Jas Mann had formerly been in an indie music band, called The Sandkings, which he left in 1992, because of musical differences.
Babylon Zoo was signed to Phonogram Records after A&R rep Clive Black heard their first three-track demo tape in May 1993. When Black moved to Warner Bros. Records in 1993, he took Mann's contract with him. An album had been prepared and sleeves for a single, "Fire Guided Light", were printed, but Babylon Zoo's debut was put on hold again when Black moved once more to EMI in 1995, where the band were signed on to a seven-album contract.
However, promotional copies of the song "Spaceman" had already been distributed, and chosen to tie in with the release of a new Levi's jeans TV advert. The single went straight to Number 1 on the UK singles chart and also went to Number 1 in the single charts in twenty-three countries.
An album entitled The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes was produced at Mann's New Atlantis Productions music/artwork/video centre. It was released in 1996 and included new-age tracks such as "Is Your Soul for Sale?" and "I'm Cracking Up I Need a Pill". It debuted at #6 on the album charts and reached the Top 20 in 17 countries, including Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
In 1997, Jas Mann was lampooned on the channel 4 TV series, Brass Eye.
Three years later, in 1999, a follow-up album was released entitled King Kong Groover, but Mann decided not to promote the album as he was not getting support from his label EMI since the departure of the man who had signed him, Clive Black. Mann subsequently decided to move to India and work for an aid agency.
Years active 1992–2000
Zodiac Sign
Babylon Zoo Lyrics
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who's got a road
Leading to his house.
The animals walk alone,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone.
Sex is my drug and lifts my soul.
Sick of being myself.
Problem child, drives me wild,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone,
Everybody wants to be loved.
Exploitation of porno girls,
Life forces slowly slipping.
Sign, Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac, Zodiac sign.
We've got soul.
We've got soul.
If there's a God,
who's got a road
Leading to his house.
The animals walk alone,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone.
Sex is my drug and lifts my soul.
Exploitation of porno girls,
The life force is slowly seeping.
Sign, Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac, Zodiac sign,
Zodiac, Zodiac sign
The song "Zodiac Sign" by Babylon Zoo explores themes of vulnerability, loneliness, and the search for meaning. The first stanza raises the question of the existence of God and whether there is a path that leads to his home. The next few lines introduce the metaphor of the animals walking alone, representing the individualistic nature of human life. The singer admits to being afraid of being alone, which sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The second stanza delves deeper into the singer's personal struggles, including his reliance on sex as a means of escape and his lack of love and a place to call home. He sees himself as a problem child, driven wild by the sign of the zodiac, which could represent the forces beyond his control that shape his life. The final lines of the second stanza reflect a universal desire for love and connection.
The third and final stanza incorporates the image of porno girls being exploited and the idea that life force is slipping away. This can be seen as a commentary on society's fetishization of sex and the destructive consequences it has on individuals and relationships. The repetition of the phrase "Zodiac sign, the sign" throughout the song adds to its haunting, almost hypnotic quality.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's a God,
Questioning whether or not God exists
who's got a road
Wondering about the path to God
Leading to his house.
Wanting to know the way to God's abode
The animals walk alone,
Feeling isolated like a lone animal
The sign of the Zodiac.
Their astrological sign represents their loneliness
I am always scared of being alone.
Expressing fear of being alone
Sex is my drug and lifts my soul.
Sex is a temporary escape from loneliness
Got no love, got no home,
Feeling unloved and homeless
Sick of being myself.
Feeling weary of their own self and situation
Problem child, drives me wild,
Having trouble dealing with their own problems
Everybody wants to be loved.
Everyone desires to be loved and accepted
Exploitation of porno girls,
Critiquing the harmful treatment of women in pornography
Life forces slowly slipping.
Believing that life energy is draining away
Sign, Zodiac sign, the sign.
Reflecting on their astrological sign
Zodiac sign, the sign.
Continuing to ponder their astrological sign
We've got soul.
Acknowledging their depth and character
If there's a God,
Returning to the idea of a higher power
who's got a road
Reiterating the question of how to reach God
Leading to his house.
Searching for the way to connect with God
The animals walk alone,
Repeating the theme of loneliness
The sign of the Zodiac.
Emphasizing the influence of their astrological sign
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASBINDER SINGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bernd Huber
If there's a God,
who's got a road
Leading to his house.
The animals walk alone,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone.
Sex is my drug and lifts my soul.
Got no love, got no home,
Sick of being myself.
Problem child, drives me wild,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone,
Everybody wants to be loved.
Exploitation of porno girls,
Life forces slowly slipping.
Sign, Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac, Zodiac sign.
We've got soul.
We've got soul.
If there's a God,
who's got a road
Leading to his house.
The animals walk alone,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone.
Sex is my drug and lifts my soul.
Exploitation of porno girls,
The life force is slowly seeping.
Sign, Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac, Zodiac sign,
Zodiac, Zodiac sign
Bernd Huber
If there's a God,
who's got a road
Leading to his house.
The animals walk alone,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone.
Sex is my drug and lifts my soul.
Got no love, got no home,
Sick of being myself.
Problem child, drives me wild,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone,
Everybody wants to be loved.
Exploitation of porno girls,
Life forces slowly slipping.
Sign, Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac, Zodiac sign.
We've got soul.
We've got soul.
If there's a God,
who's got a road
Leading to his house.
The animals walk alone,
The sign of the Zodiac.
I am always scared of being alone.
Sex is my drug and lifts my soul.
Exploitation of porno girls,
The life force is slowly seeping.
Sign, Zodiac sign, the sign.
Zodiac, Zodiac sign,
Zodiac, Zodiac sign
Sui_812
I LOVE IT!!!! 💜👏👏
Michele Di Martino
Me2
DanMice1
I love this song, and the album
Andrei Stanciu
Still got a genuine copy of this album proudly !
swizzle firma
same here bro
Carlos M.
Idem!
Continueism Continueism
the sign of zodiac
Mark Strettle
Me 2 :)
Myhealand
I think this was one of the pinnacle of electro rock songs.