Several individual completed songs have also been included on various compilations. These include I Can Tell There Was An Accident Here Earlier on a compilation album entitled Music on the Brain, Volume 1, Bury Your Head on the Atticus compilation Atticus: Dragging the Lake 3, Mookie's Last Christmas from the A Santa Cause: It's a Punk Rock Christmas compilation, and a remake of their previously recorded song I Wanna Hear Another Fast Song called Sleepers from the Take Action! Volume 5 compilation.
The band has managed to gain large amounts of respect in the underground scene, only recently enjoying somewhat mainstream status with appearances on television shows such as "Steve's Untitled Rock Show" and radio play of their first single Voices off the new self-titled album.
There has been a discrepancy about whether Saosin is pronounced "SAY-oh-sin" or "Say-OH-shin". It was accepted by most to be pronounced either way, but former lead vocalist and founding member of Saosin, Anthony Green, offers his explanation on the official Saosin website's "SAOSIN FAQ":
"What does their name mean, and how is it pronounced?"
Thanks to nailed shut, here is a quote from former singer Anthony:
"It’s pronounced SAY-OCEAN. And it’s a Chinese proverb from the 15th and 16th centuries. It means 'small heart'. Fathers used to marry off their youngest sons for money and used to tell them that they weren’t marrying for love, that their wife doesn’t matter. She could die at anytime so don’t get attached. They had to love with caution and raise their sons to be cold and unfeeling as well. I found it in the 8th grade and loved it, I used to name all my old bands that and write songs about it."
Also, "saosin" is actually spelt "xiao xin" in correct Chinese, and pronounced "shaow shin". It also means "be careful" in Chinese.
(added by ddgcreative: Just came back from a live show with Cove, the new lead singer... and they said, in front of a crowd of about 8,000 people, "we are say-o-sin", pronounced sin.)
(note by MarkoBabic: The band's official stance on the issue is that both pronunciations can be considered correct, as it was really only Anthony who stuck by the pronunciation "Say-ocean". This was mentioned in review back in September, 2006 on absolutepunk.net (full interview can be found here).
Current Members:
Anthony Green - Vocals
Beau Burchell - Guitar, Vocals
Justin Shekoski - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Sorenson - Bass
Alex Rodriguez - Drums
Former Members
Cove Reber - Vocals
Zach Kennedy - Bass, quit for personal reasons and later joining Ashley Simpson's band only to quit in 2006.
Pat McGrath - Session drummer hired by Guitarist/Producer Beau for the "Translating the Name" EP. McGrath was formerly a drum tech for Slayer and runs Unchained Studios in San Dimas, CA.
Philip Sneed - Sang for the band during the Vans Warped Tour.
Where are they from?
Chris is from "Crowntown" aka Corona, CA. Beau, Justin, and Alex are from Orange County, CA. Cove is from Vista, CA.
When did they form?
The most commonly-seen live line up didn't come together until about July 2003. The EP was recorded with a different lineup back in March 2003, with Anthony Green on vocals, Zach Kennedy on bass and Pat McGrath on drums. For their first show (June 19th at the showcase theater in Corona, CA) Chris was on bass, and Danny was on drums. Alex debuted on drums at the July 17th show, also at the showcase in Corona.
Lost Symphonies
Saosin Lyrics
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Replace the occasion to speak
I'm not the only lonely boy
until I decide to take my watch off, I still believe that we
Were just a matter of time, stop getting older everyday, shout for shout's sake
siren siren, don't do this dance in my ear,
Do deadly dance and I've asked for is so little
In fact, I've already lost him once
If I decide to sever the plates below
The shore would separate and find only seven plates again
Until I decide to take my watch off, I still believe that we
Were just a matter of time, stop getting older everyday, shout for shout's sake
siren siren, don't do this dance in my ear,
In fact, I've already lost him once
Do a deadly dance and I've asked for so little
In fact, I've already lost him
before commemorating I hope you still believe
Before commemorating ten feet tall and separate the bow
Before commemorating I hope you still believe
Before commemorating ten feet tall and separate the bow
Before commemorating I hope you still believe
(if I decide to sever the plates below, the shore would separate and find only seven plates again oh I hope you still believe)
THIS LAST PART IN PARENTHESIS IS THE BACKROUND OF THE ENDING
The lyrics of Saosin's song Lost Symphonies are filled with a sense of uncertainty and self-doubt. In the first verse, the idea of individuality is emphasized as "the notion that I divided by I" indicates a sense of division within oneself. Similarly, the singer seems to be withdrawing from social situations, as "replace the occasion to speak" suggests a desire to disconnect from others. However, the singer acknowledges that they are not alone in their loneliness, singing "I'm not the only lonely boy."
The chorus of the song revolves around a sense of repetition in life. The singer notes that time is passing by quickly and that "stop getting older everyday" reflects a desire to hold on to youth. The sirens that interrupt the song may symbolize the distractions and temptations that lead the singer astray. Still, the singer recognizes that these distractions have led them astray in the past ("in fact, I've already lost him once") and that they need to be cautious.
The final section of the song repeats the phrase "before commemorating" three times. This repetition may indicate a sense of urgency or a need to take action before it's too late. The mention of the plates separating and finding only seven again may be a metaphor for a breakup, as the singer wants to hold onto the relationship before it's too late. Ultimately, Lost Symphonies is a song about the complexities of relationships and the importance of seizing the moment before it's gone.
Line by Line Meaning
To install the notion that I divided by I
To make myself believe that I am alone and divided within myself
Replace the occasion to speak
Avoid expressing my inner thoughts and feelings
I'm not the only lonely boy
Feeling isolated and alone in this world
until I decide to take my watch off, I still believe that we
Were just a matter of time, stop getting older everyday, shout for shout's sake
As long as I am living in the moment, I still believe that time is on our side and we can live recklessly
siren siren, don't do this dance in my ear,
In fact, I've already lost him once
Do deadly dance and I've asked for so little
In fact, I've already lost him
I do not want to be lured into a dangerous dance of life, as I have already lost everything once before
If I decide to sever the plates below
The shore would separate and find only seven plates again
Until I decide to take my watch off, I still believe that we
Were just a matter of time, stop getting older everyday, shout for shout's sake
If I want to make a radical change in my life, everything around me would change as well. But for now, I still believe in living recklessly.
before commemorating I hope you still believe
Before commemorating ten feet tall and separate the bow
Before commemorating I hope you still believe
Before commemorating ten feet tall and separate the bow
Before commemorating I hope you still believe
Before I celebrate, I hope you still believe that we can be strong and separate from our current situation
(if I decide to sever the plates below, the shore would separate and find only seven plates again oh I hope you still believe)
If I decide to make a major change, everything that was once familiar may seem different but I hope you still believe in us.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: BEAU BURCHELL, CHRIS SORENSON, COVE REBER
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