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.
Plays Pretty For Baby
Saosin Lyrics
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Brush against the back side of my arm
I need the song started over
Your crying made me miss my favorite part
I hear the explanation point!
Wah!
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du du)
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du)
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du)
Lay back the song is almost over
I tried to hear you out but I doze off
I need the song started over
Your crying made me miss my favorite part (part of you)
Rachel, Its times like these I wonder!
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du du)
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du)
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du du)
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du)
Saosin's song "Plays Pretty For Baby" is a complex portrayal of a tumultuous, possibly toxic relationship. The singer describes feeling his partner's smooth skin against his arm as they listen to music, but becomes distracted by their crying and misses his favorite part of the song. He can't seem to concentrate on anything else, and even falls asleep trying to listen to his partner's problems. The repetition of the phrase "Her eyes are so there, they're greener" indicates that the singer is fixated on his partner's beauty, but it is unclear whether this preoccupation is a positive or negative one.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to balance his own desires and emotional needs with those of his partner. He is frustrated by her crying, but also feels guilty about not being able to comfort her. By the end of the song, he is left wondering whether the relationship is worth the emotional turmoil. The music itself reinforces this sense of conflict and tension, with the quiet verses building to a loud, chaotic chorus that seems to mirror the singer's internal struggles.
Overall, "Plays Pretty For Baby" is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships. It asks us to consider the ways in which our own desires and emotional needs can conflict with those of our partners, and challenges us to examine our own reactions to difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel her smooth skin slightly
I am aware of the touch of her smooth skin as she brushes against my arm
Brush against the back side of my arm
She grazes against the backside of my arm
I need the song started over
I require a replay of the song we were listening to
Your crying made me miss my favorite part
You weeping caused me to miss my preferred part of the song
I hear the explanation point!
I perceive the exclamation point expressed in your speech
Wah!
An exclamation of distress or agony
Her eyes are so there, theyre greener (d du du d du du d du du du du)
Her eyes are remarkably present, they shine a vibrant green color
Lay back the song is almost over
Relax, the song is coming to an end
I tried to hear you out but I doze off
Although I attempted to pay attention to you, I inadvertently fell asleep
Your crying made me miss my favorite part (part of you)
Your tears prevented me from fully experiencing or appreciating you
Rachel, Its times like these I wonder!
Rachel, in moments like these, I question or ponder
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@puretorontoscerni4183
just rediscovered this gem !! still nice in 2018
@DadModeActivated
Robert Scerni same and now covering it acoustic lol
@nelsoncruz7295
One of the underrated songs
@johns1768
most lol I thank my friend for being emo and showing me this at 14
@findyourway19
not saosin.... this is Zoloft The Rock and Roll Destroyer
@lenbriand8108
Hahaha those silly bitches
@annie6666
Nah this is Saosin idc idc
@meowjakx3
11 years ago, but yeah I agree, everyone gets this one wrong. Lol
@Tennielle444
anthony green singz but not saosin, he wuz is this band for one album
@sissiegurl
This song is Absolutely Amazing!!! It alway's Makes me Happy no matter What! :D This is Mine&my Best guy friend's Song :)