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.
The Worst Of Me
Saosin Lyrics
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Hide real well so I can't find you
I will wait for summer to come
Then laugh as the trees burn around you
Your body was just a test for me
If I run as fast as I can
The thought of your memory
Will catch up with me, will catch up with me
(I tried so hard, I tried so hard)
I should have told you
But I never really cared
You always misled me
You always got the worst of me
It's a shame, but you're still lying broken here
In this moment, everything just seems so clear
Because her body was just a test, you see
If you run as fast as you can
With the thought of my memory(thought of your memory)
I'm always late with my words
(I tried so hard, I tried so hard)
Should have told you, but I never really cared at all
You always misled me
I'm always late with my words
(I treks so hard, I tried so hard)
Should have told you, but I never really cared at all
When summer passes, I'll let go
And if you don't feel me, just dig yourself out
When summer passes, let me know
So I can find a meaning to live
I'm always late with my words
(I tried so hard, I tried so hard)
I should have told you, but I never really cared
(you always misled me)
I'm always late with my words
(I tried so hard, I tried so hard)
Should have told you, but I never really cared
(you always misled me)
You always got the worst of me
The lyrics to Saosin’s “The Worst of Me” speak to unrequited love and the pain that can come from holding onto a relationship that wasn't meant to be. The singer is addressing their former lover, telling them that they have already moved on and that their love was just a test for them. The lyrics also talk about feeling misled and not caring about their former partner's feelings. The singer is hoping for closure and a chance to move on from the painful relationship.
The opening verse speaks to the partner's avoidance of confrontation and playing games, making it difficult for the singer to find them. They speak of waiting for summer to come and how it will bring about change, as if the season can bring a fresh start. The line “Then laugh as the trees burn around you” possibly elicits the image of a forest fire, which could metaphorically represent the burning of their former relationship.
The chorus speaks to regret and the pain of not speaking up when necessary. The singer wishes they had told their partner how they truly felt, but that confession never came to fruition. The phrase "you always got the worst of me" speaks to the singer's knowledge that their former partner didn't receive their best self, which ultimately led to the end of their relationship.
Overall, “The Worst of Me” is a song rife with emotions and heartbreak, telling a relatable story of a love that didn't quite work out. The lyrics express the pain and regret that can come with holding onto toxic relationships and the hope that one can find closure and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Run away and play your games
Escape from the situation and manipulate it to your advantage
Hide real well so I can't find you
Keep your true intentions and feelings hidden from me
I will wait for summer to come
I will bide my time until the right moment arrives
Then laugh as the trees burn around you
Take pleasure in watching you suffer the consequences of your actions
Your body was just a test for me
I only used you for my own purposes
If I run as fast as I can
If I try to escape my feelings
The thought of your memory
The reminder of our past experiences will always haunt me
Will catch up with me, will catch up with me
I cannot outrun my past or my emotions
I'm always late on my words
I struggle to express my true feelings and thoughts
I should have told you
I regret not being honest with you
But I never really cared
I was never truly invested in our relationship
You always misled me
You were deceptive and untrustworthy towards me
It's a shame, but you're still lying broken here
It's unfortunate that you're still suffering the consequences of your actions
In this moment, everything just seems so clear
I now realize the truth of the situation
Because her body was just a test, you see
I only used her to test my own emotions
If you run as fast as you can
If you try to escape your feelings
With the thought of my memory(thought of your memory)
With the reminder of our past experiences
When summer passes, I'll let go
I will move on from this relationship once time has passed
And if you don't feel me, just dig yourself out
If you no longer feel connected to me, find a way to move on
So I can find a meaning to live
I need closure in order to find purpose and meaning in my life
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