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 Need Seed
Thee Oh Sees Lyrics
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I am dirt but I can be, a home for wayward hungry seeds
I need seed, I need seed
To throw up the grass, to throw up the trees
Near a river near the sea, she brings her liquid straight to me
Springs from a rock underneath, oh sunny day and grass so green
I need seed, I need seed
To throw up the grass, to throw up the trees
It don't feel too good to be, dead in the 21st century
I am dirt but I can be, a home for wayward hungry seeds
I need seed, I need seed
To throw up the grass, to throw up the trees
Near a river near the sea, she brings her liquid straight to me
Springs from a rock underneath, oh sunny day and grass so green
I need seed, I need seed
To throw up the grass, to throw up the trees
The lyrics of Thee Oh Sees's song "I Need Seed" speak about the desire for growth, rebirth, and regeneration. The first two lines state, "It don't feel too good to be, dead in the 21st century / I am dirt but I can be, a home for wayward hungry seeds." These lyrics suggest that even though the world may feel dark and lifeless, there is still potential for new beginnings and growth, just like seeds that find a home in the dirt.
The chorus, "I need seed, I need seed / To throw up the grass, to throw up the trees," emphasizes this desire for new life and the need for seeds to bring about that growth. The imagery of throwing up the grass and trees highlights the primal and urgent need for new growth, as if the ground is vomiting up new life.
The final verse repeats the earlier imagery of the river and the rock, as if to symbolize the eternal forces of nature that constantly replenish and regenerate life. The repetition of "I need seed" throughout the song suggests a deep longing for new beginnings and the beauty of nature. Overall, the lyrics to "I Need Seed" can be interpreted as a call to embrace the cyclical nature of life and to find hope in the potential for regeneration.
Line by Line Meaning
It don't feel too good to be, dead in the 21st century
Being deceased in the modern era is not a pleasant experience.
I am dirt but I can be, a home for wayward hungry seeds
Although I am just soil, I have the potential to provide a nurturing environment for wandering, famished plant embryos.
I need seed, I need seed
I crave seeds.
To throw up the grass, to throw up the trees
My purpose is to support the growth of vegetation.
Near a river near the sea, she brings her liquid straight to me
In close proximity to a running body of water, water flows to me naturally.
Springs from a rock underneath, oh sunny day and grass so green
From beneath a rock, water surfaces and on this lovely day, lush greenery abounds.
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
axelXkane
Thee Oh Sees "I Need Seed" lyrics ;
It don't feel good to be
Dead in the 21st Century
I eat dirt but I can be
A home for wayward hungry seeds
I need seed
I need seed
To throw up the grass
To throw up the trees
Near a river near the sea
She brings her liquid straight to me
Spring from a rock underneath me
Oh sunny day and grass so green
I need seed
I need seed
Throw up the grass
Throw up the trees
It don't feel to good to be
Dead in the 21st Century
I eat dirt but I can be
A home for wayward hungry seeds
I need seed
I need seed
Throw up the grass
Throw up the trees
Near a river near the sea
She brings her liquid straight to me
Spring from a rock underneath me
Oh sunny day and grass so green
I need seed
I need seed
Throw up the grass
Throw up the trees
The Mad Pioneer
I'm such a fanatic of john. He is so creative
karl mcbeath
I love the Vocals on this entire album. holy shit!
Ruba Badwan (Visual Artist)
This song puts a smile on my face:)
chinary8
God dammit these guys are great
Jamie Sullivan
i really liked this song haha gonna use it in my shellshock 2 blood trails mashup
thebjm1967
i cant stop watching this
lalalala
i'd watch that show at least once a week.
Frzzl Drzzl
At the beach with Mike Donovan!
tahda smith
who stole the gem out of ur bagel ^.^ I LOVE THE OH SEE"S
mathew richwalski
so much of my, their, favourites, just a wondrous jam but so full of all the essentials, i guess i should've never listened and then eventually embarked upon being a vagabond but, life, and experience right, we all get to have perspective, the fight is others in receipt