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'
I Come From The Mt.
Thee Oh Sees Lyrics
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In a tunnel calling rescue me
I come from the mountain I return again
Without a tear, naturally
Girls like to smile half the time
Boys are the trouble all the time
Sitting in their pocket just a dime
No one likes a heartache or the kind
Everyone's a problem sometimes
Flipping over secrets day and night
Flipping out our insides, what a fright.
The opening lyrics, "Early morning, underneath the city, in a tunnel calling rescue me," suggests a feeling of constraint and a need for rescue that is prevalent throughout the song. The tunnel could signify a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a certain place or mindset, and needing to be rescued from it. The repetition of "I come from the mountain I return again" adds to this idea by suggesting a cyclical nature of being trapped and then breaking free only to be trapped again. The singer feels trapped in the city, longing to return to the freedom symbolized by the mountains. The lack of tears suggests a sense of resignation, and a time when goodbye is easier to say.
The next verse is more enigmatic, with the lines "Girls like to smile half the time, boys are the trouble all the time, sitting in their pocket just a dime, lifting heavy spirits from the slime." This could be interpreted as a commentary on gender, with girls seeming happier but only some of the time, and boys being more troublesome. The reference to being "just a dime" could signify a sense of smallness or worthlessness, and the idea of lifting heavy spirits from the slime could be interpreted as a way of finding hope and positivity in difficult situations.
The final verse continues to explore the theme of internal struggles, with the line "no one likes a heartache or the kind." This suggests that painful emotions are difficult to share with others, and therefore many people struggle with them internally. The idea that "everyone's a problem sometimes" suggests that we all experience difficult emotions and face problems at some point in our lives. The final line, "flipping out our insides, what a fright," is a poignant and unsettling image that could relate to the experience of confronting difficult emotions head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Early morning, underneath the city
At the beginning of a new day, in a place beneath the hustle and bustle of the city
In a tunnel calling rescue me
Feeling trapped and in need of help, calling out for someone to save them
I come from the mountain I return again
Having been through difficult times before, the singer has come out stronger and is ready to face them again
Without a tear, naturally
Without shedding a tear, as if it's something that comes naturally to them
Girls like to smile half the time
Women are often expected to put on a happy face, regardless of how they really feel
Boys are the trouble all the time
Men are often seen as the ones causing problems or being difficult
Sitting in their pocket just a dime
Feeling insignificant or undervalued, like a coin tossed into someone's pocket
Lifting heavy spirits from the slime
Trying to uplift oneself or others from negativity or difficult circumstances
No one likes a heartache or the kind
Nobody enjoys experiencing emotional pain or suffering of any kind
Everyone's a problem sometimes
Everyone makes mistakes or causes issues at some point in their lives
Flipping over secrets day and night
Obsessing over hidden information, trying to uncover the truth
Flipping out our insides, what a fright
Experiencing intense emotions or mental turmoil, which can be scary or overwhelming
Contributed by Aiden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IMEANCEREAL
Well, early morning underneath the city
In a tunnel calling "Rescue me!"
I come from the mountain, I've returned again
Without a tear, naturally
Get out, whoo!
Well, early morning underneath the city
In a tunnel calling "Rescue me!"
I come from the mountain, I've returned again
Without a tear, naturally
Yeah, whoo!
Girls like to smile half the time
Boys are the trouble all the time
Sitting in their pockets just a dime
Lifting hefty spirits from the slime
No one likes a heartache or the kind
Everyone's a problem sometimes
Flipping over secrets day and night
Flipping out our insides, what a fright!
@AlexGomez-xc4oi
Early morning underneath the city
In a tunnel calling rescue me
I come from the mountain i return again
Without a tear, naturally Girl like to smile half the time
Boys are the trouble all the time
Sitting in their pockets just a dime
Lifting heavy spirits from the slime
No one likes a heartache or the kind
Everyones a problem sometimes
Flipping over secrets day and night
Flipping out our insides, what a fright
@DawsonTMiller
Dan Rincon: What tempo do you wanna play this song?
John Dwyer: Yes
@nono-xm8yl
This sounds like it's purposefully in the style of orc, especially John's vocals. I'd love to hear the entirety of Floating Coffin performed with this level of manic energy.
@elileonard9591
So much Ty Segal influence
@harrybunker2975
@@elileonard9591 other way round
@whyillustrated5610
@@harrybunker2975Dwyer put out one of Tys first records back in the day
@user-uh2vs6zz4w
What John Dwyer does during concert:
*sings
*screams
*plays guitar
*deepthroats mics
@Room213atl
Don't forget the spitting
@NyqWill95
Don’t forget thrashing
@pascalmosterd5744
Don't forget the licking
@mypeepeestink5120
he still has that left from the zeigenbock kopf days