Osees (formerly 'Oh Sees') are a band from San Francisco, California, USA. … Read Full Bio ↴Osees (formerly 'Oh Sees') are a band from San Francisco, California, USA. The group began as an outlet for John Dwyer to release his instrumental, experimental home recordings, and over the course of several albums evolved into a full band. The band is noted for both its prolific album releases, energetic live shows, and their whimsical visual aesthetic that juxtaposes cartoon imagery and horror. The band has changed its name several times, being known as Orinoka Crash Suite, OCS, Orange County Sound, The Ohsees, Thee Oh Sees. Some say John Dwyer (of Coachwhips, Pink & Brown, OCS, Landed, Yikes, Burmese, The Hospitals, Sword & Sandals, Superpit, The Drums, The Trawgs, Zeigenbock Kopf and Dig That Body Up It's Alive!) is in Thee Oh Sees and he seems to be making this band the most serious project. He's done everything from noise to death metal to punk and now Thee Oh Sees.

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'

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Thee Oh Sees Lyrics

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When i look at the eye
I often see a spot it is a splash
Of sky it is the sun the moon
Hey, i see all that in your little eye

Freak out cuz love surprises
It turns my volume on
These flecks of fun and sun then

Moon lights up the sky
And hey i see all that in your little eye

I like the things you do
You spin a golden life
I could connect with you

I'd lose my love in you
And hey, i see all that in your little eye

Overall Meaning

In this song, Thee Oh Sees sings about finding beauty and meaning in the simple things. The lyrics reference an eye and how when the singer looks into it, they see a spot or splash of sky, representing the vast and infinite possibilities that lie within each individual. The sun and moon represent the different facets of our personalities and experiences, acting as both creators of light and darkness. The singer is deeply moved by the love they feel and are surprised at how it affects them so deeply. The singer is drawn to the small things that the other person does, seeing them as a golden thread that weaves a beautiful and rich life, and they want to connect with that person on a deeper level.

The song celebrates the beauty of life and human connections in a way that is both simple and profound. It showcases the power of love to help us see the world in a different way and connect with others in a deeper, more meaningful way.

Line by Line Meaning

When i look at the eye
Upon gazing into an eye

I often see a spot it is a splash
I sometimes notice a speck or freckle, akin to a small splash of pigment

Of sky it is the sun the moon
This fleck could appear to be a representation of the sun or moon up in the sky

Hey, i see all that in your little eye
I perceive these features in your eye in particular

Freak out cuz love surprises
My mind becomes overwhelmed with excitement because love can bring the unexpected

It turns my volume on
This sensation heightens my senses and elevates my emotional state

These flecks of fun and sun then
The previously mentioned eye specks can resemble moments of joy and sunshine

Moon lights up the sky
Similarly, the same eye flecks can resemble a stunning and luminous full moon

And hey i see all that in your little eye
Once again, I can visualise this in your own eye

I like the things you do
I am fond of your actions and personality

You spin a golden life
Your unique way of living life is akin to spinning gold