The band's latest album, entitled The Tipping Point was released on April 2nd 2013. The band toured with Rehab on the "Lack of Luxury" 2007 tour. This album is the final one featuring Jeremy Wood on bass, leaving in November 2006 due to personal differences within the band.
Lead singer Jason DeVore has also released material as a solo artist.
Authority Zero was started in 1994 when Bill Marcks met Jason DeVore at Westwood High School. Marcks didn't actually meet DeVore until the summer of 1995, until then Authority Zero consisted of two guitarists (Marcks & Jerry Douglas) and a drummer J.W. Gordon, all from Westwood. This trio put a few songs together without lyrics or basslines. When that summer rolled around, Douglas was expecting the yearly visit of his friend Jason DeVore, from Wyoming. Douglas introduced his long time friend and Marcks jokingly asked if he wanted to be their singer, soon later it was no joke.
Marcks was impressed with DeVore's ability to "write catchy songs in fifteen minutes with really sticky hooks". The two quickly enlisted Jeremy Wood on bass. His experience with lead guitar and musical theory separated his bass playing from others'. Not just a "follow along," his baselines were independent and yet fluid with the music. (Wood actually taught Marcks & Douglas how to play guitar). However, because of Gordon's commitment to the Air Force, his position as drummer soon had to be replaced. Fellow classmate, skateboarder, and drummer Daniel Garcia fit this empty stool like a missing puzzle piece. He brought a new charge and tempo that evolved Authority Zero's music into a faster, more complex, punk rock style. Eventually, however, differences and family obligations led to Garcia's exit from the group.
Marcks, Douglas, DeVore, and Wood finally came upon Los Angeles native Jim Wilcox formerly of Welter/The New Militia who's tragic events ended the group, and he fittingly completed the Authority Zero's lineup. Later Douglas also left the group and joined the Air Force.
After releasing a local EP that sold very well, Authority Zero released their debut album A Passage In Time in 2002 on Lava Records. The album featured a blend of genres including punk rock and reggae, with obvious Spanish and Portuguese influences. A Passage In Time included the hits "One More Minute" and "Over Seasons".
The success of A Passage In Time propelled the band into new popularity. Authority Zero appeared on many tours, such as Warped Tour, the No Use for a Name/The Starting Line tour, and Sum 41's "Sum on Your Face". The band has also toured with the likes of Everclear, Guttermouth and H2O.
In 2004, Authority Zero released Andiamó, again on Lava Records. "Andiamó" means literally "We go" in Italian, but can also be read as "And I am Zero", the title of their live DVD released following Andiamó. The album again featured a blend of genres and Spanish/Portuguese influences. Andiamó is somewhat politically charged, evident in the songs "Revolution", "A Thousand Years of War", and the cover of the song "Mexican Radio", originally written by Wall of Voodoo (the version that appears on Andiamó has lyric changes in order to make a statement against the 2003 invasion of Iraq). In the summer of 2006, Authority Zero released a live acoustic compilation album titled Rhythm and Booze on Suburban Noize Records.
The band's next album, entitled 12:34 was released on January 30, 2007. The track "Courage" was released as a single. The band recently toured with Rehab on the "Lack of Luxury" 2007 tour. This album is the final one featuring Jeremy Wood on bass, who left Authority Zero in November 2006 due to personal differences within the band.
On December 30th, 2008 Bill Marcks posted a blog on his MySpace stating he left the band to spend more time with his family and to focus 100 percent on his new band, Sanziggo.
Jason DeVore has also been working on a side project called The Bollox, an Irish punk band he started with longtime friends.
It has also been confirmed that Authority Zero is working on a new studio album to be released February of 2010.
Dean "DJ" Farmer resigned as the bass player on July 20, 2009 citing personal, business, and creative differences.
Jeremy Wood has rejoined Authority Zero as the bass player.
One More Minute
Authority Zero Lyrics
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So far away, but not so far from home
Where I lay my head down by the sea
I'm going back to where we'd go
So far away, but not so far from home
Where I'd rest, where I'd lay so peacefully
But by the way, I want a break
But above all things I want to lay by the oceanside
The ocean waves, no other way, get away
Well I'm finding!
Oh no, my daily worries want to drift away, fine!
Dying and trying just to find some sort of piece of mind
Now's the time, to get away
I'm going away, oh yeah
No other place to go,
I've wanna get away,
Let's get away, oh
Away!
One more minute, the beaches San Diego,
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back poolside
One more minute, and we're down by the Oceanside
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute!
So far away, and down on the beach
I want to clear my head and bake in the sunshine
Want to relay relaxation
With the horizon straight away
And a ring around my arm from a long day,
Of making angels in the sand
Pacifico in my hand, oh yeah
No other place to go,
I've wanna get away,
But let's get away, oh
Away!
One more minute, the beaches San Diego,
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back poolside
One more minute, and we're down by the Oceanside
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute!
The sunshine in my eyes
And the flamenco in the skies
The only way
You'll ever know, is to go,
Is to go
Is to go
Here we go
Yeah yeah
Away
One more minute, the beaches San Diego
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back pool side
One more minute and we're down bye the ocean side
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute
One more minute, the beaches San Diego
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back pool side
One more minute, and we're down bye the ocean side
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute
The lyrics of the song "One More Minute" by Authority Zero depict the desire of the singer to escape from the stressful routine of daily life and find solace in the familiar surroundings of his hometown by the beach. The words express a longing to set aside worries and bask in the sunshine and the sea, surrounded by people we love. The singer expresses his need for a break and emphasizes his desire to lay by the ocean waves and take in the calming scenery. He also emphasizes that this is not some faraway land, but a place that is close to his heart and home, emphasizing the importance of his roots.
Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "one more minute" emphasizes the fleeting nature of the blissful moments we experience in such moments of relaxation. While the lyrics speak of the treasure of escaping into a sanctuary of comfort and peace by the ocean, the upbeat melody adds a playful and carefree touch to the song, encouraging the listener to enjoy themselves in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going back to where I came from
I want to return to my homeland where I can feel at peace and at home.
So far away, but not so far from home
Although it is far away geographically, it is still home to me and I feel a connection to it.
Where I lay my head down by the sea
The place where I want to be is by the beach where I can relax and rest my head while listening to the sound of the waves.
But by the way, I want a break
In addition, I really need a break from my daily routine and stress.
And put this stress aside
I want to put all of my worries and stress aside and just relax in a peaceful environment.
But above all things I want to lay by the oceanside
More than anything else, I really want to be able to lay down by the ocean and enjoy its beauty.
The ocean waves, no other way, get away
The sound of the ocean waves is so soothing that it's the only thing that can make me feel like I'm getting away from everything else.
Well I'm finding!
I have finally found what I need in order to feel relaxed and at peace.
Oh no, my daily worries want to drift away, fine!
I'm happy that my daily worries can finally drift away and leave me feeling more relaxed.
Dying and trying just to find some sort of piece of mind
I have been trying so hard and it has taken so much effort just to find some sort of peace and tranquility.
Now's the time, to get away
This is the perfect time for me to get away and recharge my batteries.
No other place to go, I've wanna get away, let's get away, oh away!
I have no other place to go but to get away, so let's do it and get away from it all.
One more minute, the beaches San Diego
I just need one more minute at the beaches of San Diego to feel fully relaxed.
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
I also just need one more minute at the beaches of Mexico to feel fully relaxed.
One more minute, we kick it back poolside
One more minute by the poolside would also be great.
One more minute, and we're down by the Oceanside
One more minute down by the oceanside would also be amazing.
So far away, and down on the beach
Even though the beach is far away, I still want to go there and relax.
I want to clear my head and bake in the sunshine
I want to be able to enjoy the sunshine and just relax my mind.
Want to relay relaxation
All I want is to be able to relax and not have any worries or stress in my mind.
With the horizon straight away
The horizon is so beautiful and calming that it will help me relax even more.
And a ring around my arm from a long day
I want to be able to relax so much that I will have a ring around my arm from enjoying the day for so long.
Of making angels in the sand
I want to enjoy my time at the beach so much that I will have time to make angels in the sand.
Pacifico in my hand, oh yeah!
I want to be able to enjoy a cold Pacifico in my hand while enjoying the sunshine and the beach.
The sunshine in my eyes, and the flamenco in the skies
The sunshine in my eyes and the flamenco in the skies will make for an amazing and memorable experience.
The only way, you'll ever know, is to go, is to go, is to go
The only way to truly understand and experience what I'm talking about is to go and experience it for yourself.
Here we go, yeah yeah, away!
Let's go and get away from everything else, here we go!
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bill Marcks, Jason Devore, Jeremy Wood, Jim Wilcox
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Rylan Bledsoe
I'm going back to where I came from
So far away, but not so far from home
Where I lay my head down by the sea
I'm going back to where we'd go
So far away, but not so far from home
Where I'd rest, where I'd lay so peacefully
But by the way, I want a break
And put this stress aside
But above all things I want to lay by the oceanside
The ocean waves, no other way, get away
Well I'm finding!
Oh no, my daily worries want to drift away, fine!
Dying and trying just to find some sort of piece of mind
Now's the time, to get away
I'm going away, oh yeah
No other place to go,
I've wanna get away,
Let's get away, oh
Away!
One more minute, the beaches San Diego,
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back poolside
One more minute, and we're down by the Oceanside
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute!
So far away, and down on the beach
I want to clear my head and bake in the sunshine
Want to relay relaxation
With the horizon straight away
And a ring around my arm from a long day,
Of making angels in the sand
Pacifico in my hand, oh yeah
No other place to go,
I've wanna get away,
But let's get away, oh
Away!
One more minute, the beaches San Diego,
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back poolside
One more minute, and we're down by the Oceanside
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute!
The sunshine in my eyes
And the flamenco in the skies
The only way
You'll ever know, is to go,
Is to go
Is to go
Here we go
Yeah yeah
Away
One more minute, the beaches San Diego
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back pool side
One more minute and we're down bye the ocean side
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute
One more minute, the beaches San Diego
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, the beaches Mexico
One more minute yeah!
One more minute, we kick it back pool side
One more minute, and we're down bye the ocean side
One more minute, one more minute, one more minute
Christopher Kaesemeyer
I saw them in concert years ago and the drummer bought me a beer and gave me a cigarette. I didn't know who he was until the show actually started and he walked on stage.
Colton Cairns
Good dude right there
Scott Geertsen
Saw these guys in Mexico 2001 and drank with them for a week.. Some of the best times I'll never remember.
Lina L
Now that’s a story!
Mike Whipkey
I bought my Tee shirt from him at the Agora Theater in 2006
Vert's Videos
My brother and I was at a musical festival and we were walking with three people from Flyleaf and had no idea until they were on stage LOL this Jam is great!
Greg Johnson
Just saw these guys for the first time last night in Orlando opening for Unwritten Law. Super impressive set!! Just bought this album! Adding these dudes to my playlist for sure. Just wish it had happened much sooner!!
Amber Belangersmith
Omg where??? I used tob love b I thbif c these bands,ll
Dustin Culp
What?
MasteroChieftan
this is one of those songs that is just so powerfully distinctive and awesome that it's like "damn how did someone write something so freaking uniquely awesome?"