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'
putrifiers II
Thee Oh Sees Lyrics
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My guts are pockets underground
But I grow into a field
You lay upon me and slip away
A spray of flowers am I
Within the wild and chilly night
And we linger when we leave
Don′t be sour
It gives me the feeling, it gives me the feeling
Every hour
Wait for the sun, yeah, things will be fun yeah
The dopy flowers
Every hour
Wait for the sun, yeah, things will be fun yeah
Wait for the sun, yeah, things will be fun yeah
Forever before I die
My guts are pockets underground
But I grow into a field
You lay upon me and slip away
A spray of flowers am I
Within the wild and chilly night
And we linger when we leave
Become the food that we both eat
The lyrics of Thee Oh Sees' song "Putrifiers II" explore the cycle of life and death through vivid imagery. The opening line of "Forever before I die" suggests a sense of inevitability about death, which is further reinforced when the singer describes their "guts" as "pockets underground." However, the idea of dying is juxtaposed with growth as the singer later says, "But I grow into a field." This could be interpreted as a metaphor for one's body nourishing the earth after passing.
The following lyrics describe the transformation of the singer's body into a "spray of flowers" and the idea of lingering after death. The line "Become the food that we both eat" speaks to the idea that life and death are intertwined, and that even after someone has passed, they continue to be a part of the world around us.
The chorus, with its catchy refrain of "Wait for the sun, yeah, things will be fun yeah," suggests a sense of optimism and a belief in the natural order of things. The phrase "Don't be sour" could be seen as a reminder not to dwell on the negative aspects of life and death, but instead to focus on the beauty and wonder of the world around us.
Overall, the lyrics of "Putrifiers II" paint a picture of the beauty of life and the inevitability of death, but also the way in which our bodies and spirits continue to be a part of the world long after we're gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Forever before I die
I will exist for eternity until death
My guts are pockets underground
I am grounded and rooted, taking strength from earth and its bounty
But I grow into a field
My growth expands and flourishes into a vast expanse
You lay upon me and slip away
You pass on, leaving only memories and faint impressions behind
A spray of flowers am I
I am a colorful and fragrant burst of life and beauty
Within the wild and chilly night
I thrive in the midst of the unknown and the uncertain
And we linger when we leave
Our presence and impact persist even when we depart
Become the food that we both eat
Our essence and energy become sustenance for others to grow and thrive
Don't be sour
Don't be negative or pessimistic
It gives me the feeling, it gives me the feeling
It creates a particular emotion or sensation within me
Every hour
All the time, continuously
Wait for the sun, yeah, things will be fun yeah
Good things will come when the right conditions and timing align
The dopy flowers
The silly or foolish blooms
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Planetzoot
This album is full of bangers sheesh
findanewgoddd
so nice is such a cool song. i love how melodically charming it is. almost sounds like bagpipes would be used in this song.
WilmoTheBear
I think i was caught by the same song.
AKILLHAOK
so nice
A Tree
Yeah no one know which one you are on about
Charles Wilmot
" So Nice " reminds me of Velvet Underground & Nico, but in a more modern context.
Fantastic album
feef
droney
Justin Hone
like all tomorrows parties but also venus in furs with some heroin mixed in
LordCaes
Fantastic album. A lot of craft to make such a natural, warm sound and it has a joyful feel to the writing. Seeing them Cam 13th July 2018, can't wait.
magicalxan
Lupine Dominus has an organ solo that makes me think of "the Resident" in their "commercial album"