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.
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Saosin Lyrics
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(On our way down)
But maybe someday I'll be something more than love
Just know I'll never tell
And when you're on your way down
(Through the clouds)
And you're waiting for your body's reentry again
When fighting with the ones we've loved
We speak in different voices
Why can't we say what we're thinking of?
I'm missing parts now that you've told me everything
(On our way down)
And I was blessed, and I've forgotten how to love
You said you'd never tell
And when you're on your way down
(Through the clouds)
And you're waiting for your body's reentry again
We speak in different voices
When fighting with the ones we've loved
We speak in different voices
Why can't we say what we're thinking of?
Not even I will tell
We speak in different voices
When fighting with the ones we've loved
We speak in different voices
We say these things to know they're real
We speak in different voices
When fighting with the ones we've loved
We speak in different voices
Why can't we say what we're thinking of?
We speak in different voices
When fighting with the one's we've loved
We speak in different voices
We speak in different voices
To know they're real
Real
I'll never tell
The lyrics to Saosin's song "Voices" express the challenges and difficulties of communication and honesty in a relationship. The first stanza expresses a longing for past progress and potential for growth, but also hints at personal reservations and secrets that may hinder such progress. The second stanza reflects on the importance of acknowledging and expressing thoughts and emotions, but also the fear of vulnerability and being hurt. The chorus emphasizes the theme of different voices and perspectives in relationships, and the struggle to convey true feelings and intentions.
Overall, "Voices" highlights the complex nature of relationships and communication, and the importance of being honest and authentic with oneself and others. The lyrics suggest that true progress and understanding can only be achieved through open and truthful communication.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss the part when we were moving forward now
I long for the time when we were progressing in our relationship
(On our way down)
Although we may have developed a disadvantage now
But maybe someday I'll be something more than love
Perhaps, I'll evolve beyond my love for you
Just know I'll never tell
I'll keep my true feelings to myself
And when you're on your way down
When things get rough for you
(Through the clouds)
When you're surrounded by confusion
And you're waiting for your body's reentry again
And you're waiting to bounce back again
We speak in different voices
We express our thoughts in contrasting ways
When fighting with the ones we've loved
When we're in conflict with the people we cherish
Why can't we say what we're thinking of?
Why do we find it hard to articulate our feelings?
I'm missing parts now that you've told me everything
I feel like something is lacking now that you've opened up to me
And I was blessed, and I've forgotten how to love
I was fortunate, but I seem to have lost the ability to love
Not even I will tell
I'll keep even my own secrets inside
We say these things to know they're real
We voice our opinions to confirm their authenticity
When fighting with the ones we've loved
Especially when we're arguing with those we hold dear
To know they're real
To validate our emotions
Real
Genuine
I'll never tell
I won't share my innermost secrets
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALVATORE P. ERNA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Taylor Williams
The drums on these album are killer in terms of composition, skill, and in production.
URM Academy
Facts!
CrowIsLookind
Production on his album is INSANE the clarity of that breakdown in Ideology is Theft is HAVENLY
Slade Jackson
Thanks guys for these you are helping me out so much. Trying to get a band mix together and this put it over the top
tdogouch1
Alex Rodriguez one of the best drummers ever!
Kris Lewis
Him and Tre cool are why I still drum today. Currently my favorite is Chris Turner of oceans ate Alaska but all time is definitely Alex Rodriguez! ❤️
Idont Care
I’d love to see/hear Alex writing drum parts
My Twin Flame
The Vocals...OMG
Sebastian martinez j
First dgd and now saosi... this is gold
Jacob Lyons
Watch the next one be something like The Fall Of Troy...