Andrew came up with the name after hearing police sirens one day at work.
The band originally consisted of all of the above except for Brian, with ex-Fake ID singer Ben Potrykus as the Lead Vocalist and frontman of the band. Alex and Brendan were friends from high school who attended Northeastern University in Boston. There they met Andrew and they began to form a band. Old high school friend Nate, who was attending Southeastern University in Florida, relocated to Springfield, MA to join the band. Ben, who was in high school at the time, was recruited through the internet.
The band released two demos (a total of five songs) during this time period.
After some sort of conflict that may have involved the rest of the band's willingness to look for a relatively large record label, Ben left TREOS to form The Lido Venice, a folk project. At this point, the band met Casey Crescenzo (originally from California) while working at Urban Outfitters and he joined the band.
TREOS wrote a song around this time called Dead Men Tell No Tales about Ben's leaving the band in which he's assumedly accused of abandoning the band. Ben retaliated with a song called Salvo Brio that references the band by name and accuses them of pushing him out of the group.
The band played their first show with Casey on April 20, 2004 and released a 5-track self-titled EP before signing to Triple Crown Records around September.
The band released their first full-length album, Between the Heart and the Synapse in April 2005.
Casey also has a solo side-project called The Dear Hunter. He recently played his first show under the Dear Hunter name with the other members of TREOS backing him up by playing their respective instruments.
They are currently expecting to record a cover for a compilation and an original song for a movie soundtrack. They're also planning to re-release Between the Heart and the Synapse in the near future with a DVD and acoustic versions of several songs.
Vocalist/guitarist/laptop-ist Casey Crescenzo left TREOS in the end of 2006 in order to devote himself fully to his side project, The Dear Hunter. A close friend of the band, Ross, filled in for him on The Twilight Army tour with Circa Survive.
TREOS announced by way of their official website that Brian "The Otter" Southall, original drummer for Boys Night Out, would be their new permanent 5th member. He plays guitar and keyboards, but will not sing.
TREOS' new album, The Earth Sings MI Fa Mi was released on August 7th, 2007.
The group announced their discontinuation via Myspace on March 18th, 2008. The breakup (or indefinite hiatus) was due to Brendan's desire to remain with his wife and newborn child. The rest of the band intends to continue pursuing music somehow.
TREOS announced they are reuniting to play Skatefest 2010, May 8th at The Palladium in Worcester, MA.
Saturnus
The Receiving End of Sirens Lyrics
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It seems that even if I had, I'd rather itch than not
When the pleasure is the lesser and it's giving to the pressure
Of an ever growing lust and an always present want
All this is yours so here's your piece of it, your part in it
Clench your jaws with claws, you'll strangle it, you'll smother it
Damn right, I want nothing to do with this, no part of it
Fight to death to keep it
This mere fondling is mine
(It's the subtlest of snares)
I've cared so much with proving that I've lost all love for proof
An ever growing craving for a quickly fading feel
(It's the subtlest of snares)
I'd trade my soul for a great big hole and a heart too hard to heal
All this is yours so here's your piece of it, your part in it
Clench your jaws with claws, you'll strangle it, you'll smother it
Damn right, I want nothing to do with this, no part of it
Keep locked your jaws I hope you choke on it, choke on it
The craving grows
Fiercer and fiercer it grows
It grows
The craving grows
Fiercer and fiercer it grows
It grows
My heart is ringing out of tune
(Fiercer and fiercer it grows)
My heart is ringing out of tune
(Fiercer and fiercer it grows)
My heart is calling out for you
I'm first to thirst and the last to drink
Of the words I've heard but rarely think
Forget my heart has gone to hell
I have found the well and it's mine, all mine
I've got this little itch that I never learned to scratch
It seems that even if I had, I'd rather itch than not
When the pleasure is the lesser and it's giving to the pressure
Of an ever growing lust and an always present want
In the background:
All this is yours so here's your piece of it, your part in it
Clench your jaws with claws, you'll strangle it, you'll smother it
Damn right, I want nothing to do with this no part of it
Keep locked your jaws I hope you choke on it, choke on it
The lyrics of The Receiving End of Sirens's song Saturnus tell a story of conflicting desires and frustrations. The singer has a constant itch, a feeling of wanting something that they can't quite pinpoint. They believe that even if they found what they were looking for, they would still prefer the feeling of wanting it. They describe a growing lust and an ever-present want that they can't escape.
The singer also feels a sense of ownership over this desire, referring to it as "mine, all mine." However, they also express a desire to distance themselves from it and have "nothing to do with this, no part of it." They seem to recognize that this desire is harmful, calling it a "subtle snare" and describing it as a "mere fondling."
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this little itch that I never learned to scratch
I have a constant desire that I can't seem to satisfy
It seems that even if I had, I'd rather itch than not
Even if I could satisfy the desire, I'd still want to feel the longing
When the pleasure is the lesser and it's giving to the pressure
When temporary satisfaction is not enough and the desire keeps growing
Of an ever growing lust and an always present want
Of an insatiable craving that is always there
All this is yours so here's your piece of it, your part in it
Here's what I have to offer, take it or leave it
Clench your jaws with claws, you'll strangle it, you'll smother it
Hold on too tightly and you'll ruin it
Damn right, I want nothing to do with this, no part of it
I don't want to be involved in this craving anymore
Fight to death to keep it
I'll do anything to satisfy my desire
This mere fondling is mine
I'll settle for just a little taste of what I crave
(It's the subtlest of snares)
This desire is deceivingly dangerous
I've cared so much with proving that I've lost all love for proof
I've been so focused on satisfying my desire that I've stopped caring about anything else
An ever growing craving for a quickly fading feel
A desire that keeps getting stronger for something that won't last long
I'd trade my soul for a great big hole and a heart too hard to heal
I'd do anything to satisfy my desire, even if it means losing myself in the process
Keep locked your jaws I hope you choke on it, choke on it
If you hold on too tightly to your desire, it'll eventually consume you
The craving grows
The desire becomes even stronger
Fiercer and fiercer it grows
The desire becomes more and more intense
My heart is ringing out of tune
My emotions are not in sync with my desire
(Fiercer and fiercer it grows)
(The desire becomes even stronger)
My heart is calling out for you
My emotions are yearning for something that my desire can't satisfy
I'm first to thirst and the last to drink
I always want more, but I'm never satisfied
Of the words I've heard but rarely think
I know what I should do, but I usually ignore it
Forget my heart has gone to hell
I've let my desire consume me and I've lost myself in the process
I have found the well and it's mine, all mine
I've found a way to satisfy my desire, but it's only made things worse
Contributed by Nicholas W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dryw Owens
Does anyone remember the demo version of this song and of "Stay Small?" They released those demos before this record came out. I always felt those old teasers captured some magic that the album versions didn't.
Tim Ernst
If you ever find those, please upload them
Ines Olujic
I totally agree, especially the original lyrics for Stay Small!
Janoy Cresva
Easily the best song off Mi Fa Mi. I wish these guys would come back...
Matt Lewing
After buying all their music on iTunes, rallying their fans in Dallas, and screaming "Please get back together, make music, shut up, and take my money" at my computer screen, I still have hope they TREOS will make a triumphant come back.
Janoy Cresva
They were actually around before Circa. :(
Rowdy Rob Gaming
Chris Handsome another band being older than another doesnt mean anything. They can still remind someone of someone else. Your comment is a pedantic waste of everyones time just because you “had to be right”
Go fuck yourself you pretentious little bitch.
Colin Shea
Reminds me of Circa Survive<3 I love it.
J X91
best song by them
JacobOn TheMoon
@TheIronAges No, Casey from The Dear Hunter and other musical talents was a member of the band TREOS during the Between the Heart and the Synapse album BEFORE The Earth Sings MI Fa Mi. He pretty much took over as manager of the band, didnt sleep and captained the band. They didnt like that so they kicked him out, bad idea because he's EXTREMELY talented, but this album without him is honestley better than the one with him. I listen to The Dear hunter almost daily, check out Manchester Orchestra aswell with Andy Hull. Musical Geniuses...