ZO2’s obvious talent and charisma has been opening doors for them from the start. Within weeks of their debut independent release, “Tuesdays & Thursdays”, the band was on the main stage opening for Kiss and Poison on their entire 40 city national, VH1 sponsored tour where the toughest audiences in the world embraced them with standing ovations every night. And that year, legendary music magazine, Hit Pararder, featured ZO2 as the only unsigned band to be included in the magazine’s “Year in Metal” issue. Hot on the heels of those impressive accolades, ZO2’s next CD, “Ain’t It Beautiful”, was instantly praised in Metal Edge Magazine when they wrote “It’s music that you’ll want to play loud, sing along to and memorize all at the same time.” And New York’s authority on music, The Village Voice, stated, “…ZO2 has given New York its groove back.”
The Brooklyn-based trio is tireless in support of their music and will stop at nothing to get the word out, combining standard methods of recording and endless touring with an entirely new promotion tool – television.
ZO2 brought their name and music to homes everywhere in August, 2008 when “Z Rock” premiered on IFC (Independent Film Channel) as the network’s highest rated original series. Critics and audiences alike are excited by the fresh concept and hilariously real storylines. The Hollywood Reporter declared, “Bottom Line: It’s the smart, hip, edgy and sublimely amusing take on struggling musicianship that “Flight of the Concords” is not.” Touted as “based on a (kinda) true story”, the 10-episode comedy series features guest stars such as rockers Dave Navarro, John Popper and Sebastian Bach along with notable comedians including Dave Attell, Gilbert Gottfried and Greg Giraldo. Joan Rivers appears in a recurring role with series’ regulars, Lynne Koplitz and Jay Oakerson.. And in June, 2009, IFC rolled out another riotous season of “Z Rock” with even more mayhem, brand new music and exciting new guest stars such as Daryl Hall, Warren Sapp and Chris Jericho, among others.
The band recently released their third CD, Casino Logic, ZO2 brings a harder edge and tighter grooves to the 11 track disc. And, in true ZO2 tradition, the CD is a hands on effort from the band with lead vocalist Paulie Z providing design and art direction and the inclusion of one of four customized playing cards in every CD, each featuring a bandmember or an image of the full band as a fun collectable addition for their dedicated fans.
Each time ZO2 achieves success, they prove what we already know: the rock community is still thriving, hungry and begging for more.
And what does ZO2 mean? Clearly, it’s the formula for rock ‘n roll.
ZO2 consisting of Paulie Z on lead vocals and guitar, Joey Cassata on drums and Sean McNabb on bass have unveiled a video for the title track of their upcoming 27-song (two CD set) album 'Begin Again, which will be released via Kivel Records on December 5, 2023.'
This also marks McNabb‘s debut with the band who replaced David Z (also known as David Zablidowsky) who tragically passed away when a tractor-trailer struck Adrenaline Mob‘s RV while the band was en route to a concert at the State Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA on July 14, 2017. Zablidowsky was also part of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra from 2000 to 2006 and again from 2010 until the time of his death. He also played on ZO2‘s albums Tuesdays & Thursdays (2004), Ain’t It Beautiful (2007) and Casino Logic (2009).
Show Me
ZO2 Lyrics
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I want to know, do you feel the way I do?
And I want you to show me, if it?s real you feel it too
What drives you crazy?
What turns you on?
So now come on and play me
?Cause when the morning comes I?ll be gone
(Chorus)
I want to know, do you feel the way I do?
And I want you to show me, if it?s real you feel it too
Don?t hold back now
Let me hear you scream
You know it?s now or never
Cause what happens tonight becomes tomorrow?s dream
And you wonder to yourself, did it ever really happen?
(Chorus)
You can say your heart?s not jumpin?
Oh, but you feel it pumpin?
Is it driving you insane?
?Cause I?m feeling just the same, now tell me
Are we having some fun yet?
(Chorus)
The lyrics to ZO2's song "Show Me" depict a person who is yearning to know if the person they are interested in feels the same mutual attraction. The chorus "I want to know, do you feel the way I do? And I want you to show me, if it's real you feel it too" expresses the desire for transparency and authenticity in the relationship. The person is encouraging their love interest to reveal their true feelings, to not hold back, and let them know if what they are feeling is real.
The verses express a sense of urgency, the idea that all they have is tonight, and that they don't want to lose the moment. The person is asking their love interest what drives them crazy and turns them on, wanting to know how they can please them. They also encourage the love interest to not hold back, to let them hear them scream, and to enjoy the moment, because what happens tonight becomes tomorrow's dream. The bridge encourages the love interest to not deny their feelings, to let go of any reservations, and to have fun.
Overall, the lyrics express the desire for honesty and vulnerability in a relationship, and the urgency to enjoy the moment and not let it slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know, do you feel the way I do?
The singer is asking their love interest if they share the same intense emotions that they do.
And I want you to show me, if it?s real you feel it too
The singer is requesting to see their love interest express their feelings to know whether or not those feelings are genuine.
What drives you crazy?
The singer is asking what their love interest finds exciting or captivating.
What turns you on?
The singer is asking what their love interest finds sexually arousing.
So now come on and play me
The singer is encouraging their love interest to flirt with them.
?Cause when the morning comes I?ll be gone
The singer is indicating that this moment with their love interest is fleeting and will end soon.
All we have is tonight, I don?t want to lose the moment
The singer is expressing a desire to fully embrace their time with their love interest and make the most of it.
Don?t hold back now
The singer is telling their love interest to stop suppressing their desires.
Let me hear you scream
The singer is asking their love interest to audibly express their pleasure and excitement.
You know it?s now or never
The singer is emphasizing that this is a crucial moment that may not come again.
Cause what happens tonight becomes tomorrow?s dream
The singer is indicating that this moment will be remembered as a dreamlike experience in the future.
And you wonder to yourself, did it ever really happen?
The singer suggests that this experience may seem unreal or dreamlike when looking back on it.
You can say your heart?s not jumpin?
The singer is acknowledging that their love interest may deny their strong emotional response.
Oh, but you feel it pumpin?
The singer is suggesting that their love interest's body language and physical response indicates otherwise.
Is it driving you insane?
The singer is asking if their love interest's strong emotions are overwhelming them.
?Cause I?m feeling just the same, now tell me
The singer is stating that they share the same intense emotions, and asks their love interest to confirm.
Are we having some fun yet?
The singer is asking if their love interest is enjoying the moment as much as they are.
I want to know, do you feel the way I do?
The chorus repeats the singer's desire to know if their love interest shares their intense emotions.
And I want you to show me, if it?s real you feel it too
The chorus repeats the singer's request to see their love interest express their feelings to know whether or not those feelings are genuine.
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