Thee Oh Sees are no doubt the lightest of his excursions, but in contrast to the rest of his resume one could surmise that there are significant reasons for the change.
Thee Oh Sees have a lo-fi electric-acoustic sound that's usually soaked in reverb, making it as if you can hear and see the exact room they recorded in. It creates a very distinct mood that seems to fit their style, lyrics, and melodies.
What most people focus on is that Mr. Dwyer is in the band. While it's certainly a notable quality, the recent band members bring so much more to the table. The earliest recordings are Dwyer's solo recordings, mostly single instrument/vocal ditties that you can hear him working out. They're an intimate portrait of John, but without the recent material, the portrait would simply be incomplete.
Thee Oh Sees don't subscribe to any one style.
With the addition of Brigid Dawson, Petey Dammit, and a rotating cast of drummers, the sound has grown into the landscape that one man couldn't create alone. Brigid's soprano voice brings an almost hauntingly sensitive aspect to the lyrics and melodies, while Petey and Mike's pounding and insistent backline (and additional drums from Lars Finberg of The Intelligence on recent recordings) complete the frame in its entirety. Their energetic, sweat-laden shows coupled with their prolific recording schedule has garnered them a growing, dedicated fan base.
The catalog that this band has put together is growing and growing, albeit under several different monikers, and several different labels.
in 2017 it was announced that the band would change its name to simply 'Oh Sees'
in November of 2019, the band announced that they would be changing their name yet again to simply 'Osees'
Enemy Destruct
Thee Oh Sees Lyrics
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Everybody dig in everybody clam up
Everybody cave in every little thing
You say makes me want to go away
When love is in a hole everybody fall in
Everybody break up and start all over again
In "Enemy Destruct," Thee Oh Sees are commenting on the power of emotions, particularly hate and love. In the first verse, we see how hate in a room can cause people to withdraw and shut down. When hate is present, people can become defensive and reactionary. The line "every little thing you say makes me want to go away" shows the impact that a negative environment can have on individuals. In the second verse, they contrast this with the idea of love being in a hole. Here, we see how love can draw people together and create a sense of renewal. The phrase "everybody fall in" shows how love can be all-encompassing and bring people together. The image of starting over again suggests a fresh start and a chance for relationships to grow and thrive.
Overall, Thee Oh Sees are highlighting how our emotions can shape our behaviors and relationships. The song suggests that hate can cause division and discord, while love can bring people together and offer hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
When hate is in the room
When negative emotions are present in a given space or situation
Everybody dig in everybody clam up
Everyone becomes defensive and withdraws from each other
Everybody cave in every little thing
Everyone becomes easily discouraged and gives up easily
You say makes me want to go away
The words spoken by others contribute to a desire to escape the negative environment
When love is in a hole everybody fall in
When positive emotions are present in a given space or situation, everyone is drawn towards it
Everybody break up and start all over again
Old patterns and relationships are discarded in favor of new beginnings in a positive environment
Contributed by Eliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Barranco Vences Jorge Ivan
when hate is in the room
everybody dig in
everybody clam up
everybody cave in
when love is in a hole
everybody fall in
everybody break up
and start all over again
every little thing
you say makes me want to go away
56Humpers56
This is an absolute ball tearer!!! One of their finest moments 👌🏻
Barranco Vences Jorge Ivan
when hate is in the room
everybody dig in
everybody clam up
everybody cave in
when love is in a hole
everybody fall in
everybody break up
and start all over again
every little thing
you say makes me want to go away
Noodle Doodles66
Great lyric
Jack Budgen
How are this band so unheard of still? They have made so many albums and they're so sick! Maybe they're just unheard of in the UK.
Dave_CreamCheese
@HippieGhost when's the next show in Cali? Been checking but no luck
HippieGhost
yeah if you live in cali you get oh sees shows all year round even sometimes they play secret acoustic sets so just come here
Anthony Beech
catfish
Dorp2 Falt
Eeh...how many British bands are currently successful that sound like an Oasis ripoff? Maybe Kasabian? I can't really think of any.
Jack Budgen
thats fuckin bent
56Humpers56
Absolutely fucking kick arse amazing! 🙇