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.
Uphill Battle
Saosin Lyrics
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do you think that I can feel it faster?
away with the rose I gave.
do you wear it with confidence?
are you aware that I can feel it faster?
away with the rose I gave.
are you aware that I'm falling faster?
just like she said (just like she said)
behind closed doors (just like she said)
we had said it was still good
we had said
I'll waste it all, when I'll be down with it
do you feel sick when you read it?
do you think that I can feel it faster?
away with the rose I gave.
do you wear it with confidence?
are you aware that I can feel it faster?
away with the rose I gave.
are you aware that I'm falling faster?
are you aware that I'm falling faster?
just like she said (just like she said)
behind closed doors (just like she said)
we had said it was still good
we had said
I'll waste it all, when I'll be down with
It's been this way for as long as I remember
You'll be safe and sound
It's been this way for as long as I remember
we had said it was still good
we had said
I'll waste it all, when I'll be down with
we don't care what we have done and seen
just close your eyes
for every day
for every day
please once
do what it said...
I was waiting and I was waiting
and I'll be fine with
I'll be fine again
we don't care what we have done and seen
we gave up everything, we gave up all we had
The lyrics of Saosin’s “Uphill Battle” explore the aftermath of a fractured relationship and the emotional toll it takes on those involved. The opening lines ask whether the recipient of the message feels the same way the writer does about the situation, suggesting that they are struggling to handle their feelings. The repeated refrain of “away with the rose I gave” hints at the idea of severed ties and the need to let go of the past. The writer wonders if the other person is aware of their own feelings and whether they are still wearing the symbol of their love with confidence.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the writer’s sense of falling, the repetition of the phrase “just like she said” serving as a reminder of past conversations in which someone—likely the writer’s ex—predicted the end of their relationship. The lines “we had said it was still good / I’ll waste it all, when I’ll be down with it” suggest that the relationship was once something worth fighting for but has now reached the point where it needs to be laid to rest.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more fragmented and difficult to follow, suggesting a sense of chaos and confusion. The line “we don’t care what we have done and seen” speaks to the idea that the relationship has led the writer and their partner down a destructive path, and that they are no longer interested in salvaging what they once had. Ultimately, the song is a lament for the love that has been lost, and a plea for things to return to the way they were before.
Line by Line Meaning
do you feel sick when you read it?
Does reading this make you feel uneasy?
do you think that I can feel it faster?
Do you believe I experience the same feeling more quickly?
away with the rose I gave.
Get rid of the gift I gave you.
do you wear it with confidence?
Are you self-assured when displaying it?
are you aware that I can feel it faster?
Do you understand that I sense it sooner?
are you aware that I'm falling faster?
Do you realize that I'm descending quicker?
just like she said (just like she said)
Exactly like she had foretold.
behind closed doors (just like she said)
In private, just as she predicted.
we had said it was still good
We had agreed it was still acceptable.
I'll waste it all, when I'll be down with it
I'll squander everything as soon as I'm through with it.
It's been this way for as long as I remember
This is how it's always been since I can recall.
You'll be safe and sound
You'll be unharmed and well.
we don't care what we have done and seen
We're indifferent to all that we've experienced and accomplished.
just close your eyes
Simply shut your eyes.
for every day
For each day.
please once
Just this one time, please.
do what it said...
Do what the message instructed.
I was waiting and I was waiting
I was waiting patiently.
and I'll be fine with
And I'll be content with.
I'll be fine again
I'll be alright once more.
we gave up everything, we gave up all we had
We surrendered all that we held dear, all that we owned.
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SoulFloJoe
Been looking for this song for years. Thank you
Jdm Bads
thank you man been searching for this
John Robson
Years looking thank you