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'
Sugars Boat
Thee Oh Sees Lyrics
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hangsangna sujubeun sonyeo cheoreom ai cheoreom
bukkeureowo useumjieo boy neoneun ttatteushae
nareul bwa negehan georeumssik dagaga
han georeumttel ttaemada simjang ttwieo michigesseo
nae mameun dugeun dugeun boy neoneun wanbyeokhae
jom deosoksagyeojulgeoh iriwa angyeojwo
naui chingu oh gomdori sugaryeah
hangsangusgo issneunneon teddybear
jebalanajwo eonjengannega nal anajwo
baby baby neon naui teddybear
nareul usgehaneun neon teddybear
kungkungttwineunnae mam
you're sugarbaby
oh you're sugarbaby yeah
sugarsugarsugarbaby
sugarsugarsugarbaby
on jongilgeudaepum ane naneun
Sugar oh you're sugarbaby yeah
oneureunvalentine's day
oeropgenaman honja issneunde
useumyeobara boneunnaui sugar
sok sseogijianha oh yeongwonhannaepyeon
jom deosoksagyeojulgeoh iriwa angyeojwo
naui chingu oh gomdori sugaryeah
baby baby neon naui teddybear
hangsangusgo issneunneon teddybear
jebalanajwo eonjengannega nal anajwo
baby baby neon naui teddybear
nareul usgehaneun neon teddybear
kungkungttwineunnae mam
you're sugarbaby
oh you're sugarbaby yeah
sugarsugarsugarbaby
sugarsugarsugarbaby
on jongilgeudaepum ane naneun
Sugar oh you're sugarbaby yeah
let me love you I I wanna love you
let me love you I I wanna love you
I seebutterflietin the sky
let me love you I I wanna love you no!
baby baby neon naui teddybear
hangsangusgo issneunneon teddybear
jebalanajwo eonjengannega nal anajwo
baby baby neon naui teddybear
nareul usgehaneun neon teddybear
kungkungttwineunnae mam
you're sugarbaby
oh you're sugarbaby yeah
sugarsugarsugarbaby
sugarsugarsugarbaby
on jongilgeudaepum ane naneun
Sugar oh you're sugarbaby yeah
The lyrics to "Sugar's Boat" by Thee Oh Sees speak of a sugar baby who is likened to a teddy bear. The song opens with the words "sasil na chimdaewi neol bara bol ttaemyeon." In Korean, this translates to "when I look at you, sugar, you're like a fairy." The singer then goes on to describe the sugar baby as being small and cute, like a little girl who always wears a smile on her face. The repeated use of "neon naui teddybear" reinforces the idea that the sugar baby is cherished and protected, just like a teddy bear.
As the song progresses, the singer's affection for the sugar baby grows. He describes his heart pounding when he is near her, emphasizing her perfection with the words "boy neoneun wanbyeokhae." The chorus repeats the word "sugar" over and over again, emphasizing the sweetness of the relationship between the singer and the sugar baby. The closing lines of the song, "let me love you I I wanna love you," express the singer's desire to be closer to the sugar baby.
Overall, "Sugar's Boat" is a simple but sweet love song that celebrates the beauty and innocence of a relationship between a sugar baby and her sugar daddy.
Line by Line Meaning
sasil na chimdaewi neol bara bol ttaemyeon
When I see you every day, it feels like I've found my soulmate.
hangsangna sujubeun sonyeo cheoreom ai cheoreom
You are always gentle and sweet like a lovely girl, like honey.
bukkeureowo useumjieo boy neoneun ttatteushae
Your dimples and smile are so cute that I can't resist it.
nareul bwa negehan georeumssik dagaga
I keep going towards you, step by step.
han georeumttel ttaemada simjang ttwieo michigesseo
Every time I take a step closer, my heart pounds and I feel dizzy.
nae mameun dugeun dugeun boy neoneun wanbyeokhae
My heart beats faster and faster, perfect for you.
jom deosoksagyeojulgeoh iriwa angyeojwo
Please give me some attention and love.
naui chingu oh gomdori sugaryeah
Oh my friend, you are my sugar bear.
baby baby neon naui teddybear
Baby, you are my teddy bear.
hangsangusgo issneunneon teddybear
You are always cuddling with me, like a teddy bear.
jebalanajwo eonjengannega nal anajwo
Please hug me and be with me forever.
nareul usgehaneun neon teddybear
You are holding me tight, like a teddy bear.
kungkungttwineunnae mam
My heart is beating fast.
you're sugarbaby
You are my sugar baby.
oh you're sugarbaby yeah
Yes, you are definitely my sugar baby.
sugarsugarsugarbaby
You are my sweet and lovely sugar baby.
on jongilgeudaepum ane naneun
I will always love you.
oneureunvalentine's day
Today is Valentine's Day.
oeropgenaman honja issneunde
I am alone, feeling sad.
useumyeobara boneunnaui sugar
I am looking for my sugar to comfort me.
sok sseogijianha oh yeongwonhannaepyeon
Your soft touch and warmth will stay with me forever.
let me love you I I wanna love you
Let me show you how much I love you.
I seebutterflietin the sky
I see butterflies in the sky, just like the butterflies I feel in my stomach.
no!
I don't want to love you...I need to love you.
Contributed by Taylor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.