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).
temptation
ZO2 Lyrics
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When the big guns start to shooting
With the bullets of deception, honey
With a smile upon your face
You're going from second hand to almost new
Well I try to live life eye to eye, to eye to eye
Show me one more sign
Gimme one more time
Cos you gimme, GIMME
You gimme gimme gimme temptation, baby
Show me one more sign
Gimme one more time
Cos you gimme, GIMME
You gimme gimme gimme temptation, baby
Sing along sing along baby
Sing along for the love of the children
And if this was to be true
Say I'd give all the tea in China
And maybe all the tulips
In Amsterdam
Well I try to live life eye to eye,
But I say, I find it far too tall, tall, tall, tall, tall
Show me one more sign
Gimme one more time
Cos you gimme, GIMME
You gimme gimme gimme temptation
Show me one more sign
Gimme one more time
Cos you gimme, GIMME
You gimme gimme gimme temptation
Sing along baby, for the love of the children
First you make me move
Until I'm so damn close
Take me back again, take me back again
They'll say I'm mighty thankful
But it's much too easy, good god y'all
Paying dues and learning vices
But no, but no, but oh no
You won't waste my fucking spirit
My spirit
Waste my spirit
Yeah, show me one more sign
Gimme one more time
Cos you gimme, GIMME
Cos you gimme, GIMME
You gimme gimme gimme temptation
Show me one more sign
Gimme one more time
Cos you gimme,
You gimme
You gimme gimme gimme temptation
I want peace, love and understanding
Peace, love and understanding
Peace, love and understanding
To the last
Sing along sing along baby
Sing along sing along baby
Sing along for the love of the children
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Well I try to live life eye to eye, to eye to eye
But I say, I find it far too tall, tall, tall, tall, tall
Say I find it far too tall
The lyrics of the song ‘Temptation’ by ZO2 delve into the concept of temptation and how it leads one away from their desired path of righteousness. The first verse talks about how the singer of the song tries to live life with integrity and honor, but the deceptive bullets of temptation cause them to stumble. The following lines talk about how the temptations that are offered to the singer are like something second-hand that is now almost new. This implies that the temptations prey upon the craving to have something that is otherwise out of reach, which might lead one to fall prey to them.
The chorus of the song speaks of how the singer wants to resist temptation but begs for one more sign or one more chance which only leads to more temptation. This shows how the temptation is overpowering and addictive, almost like a drug. The second verse speaks about how the singer is willing to give up everything they possess, even all the tea in China and tulips in Amsterdam, to overcome temptation. The song ends with a plea for love, peace, and understanding - the ultimate goal of living a life that is free from temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
Paying dues and learning vices
Acknowledging the hard work and difficult lessons needed to achieve success.
When the big guns start to shooting
Referring to the competitive nature of the music industry and the need to be assertive.
With the bullets of deception, honey
The competitiveness can also lead to dishonesty and betrayal.
With a smile upon your face
Despite the challenges, it's important to maintain a positive attitude.
You're going from second hand to almost new
Progressing and becoming more successful.
Well I try to live life eye to eye, to eye to eye
Striving for honesty and open communication.
But I say, I find it far too tall, tall, tall, tall, tall
Expressing the difficulty of maintaining these values in a competitive world.
Show me one more sign
Asking for reassurance or proof of intentions.
Gimme one more time
Desiring more time to fully understand the situation or person.
Cos you gimme, GIMME
Expressing a strong desire or urge.
You gimme gimme gimme temptation, baby
Referring to the allure of something that may be unwise or harmful in the long run.
Sing along sing along baby
Encouraging participation and enjoyment in the present moment.
Sing along for the love of the children
Emphasizing the importance of setting a positive example for future generations.
And if this was to be true
Hypothetically considering the price of a certain outcome or action.
Say I'd give all the tea in China
Using hyperbole to suggest a great sacrifice or expense.
And maybe all the tulips
Further emphasizing the magnitude of the sacrifice or expense.
In Amsterdam
A specific location to add detail to the hyperbole.
First you make me move
Acknowledging the initial attraction or interest in someone or something.
Until I'm so damn close
The attraction grows and becomes more intense.
Take me back again, take me back again
Expressing a desire to return to the initial attraction or feeling.
They'll say I'm mighty thankful
Acknowledging the appreciation for what has been experienced or gained.
But it's much too easy, good god y'all
Realizing that the easy path may not lead to the best outcome or result.
But no, but no, but oh no
Resisting temptation and making a conscious decision to take a different path.
You won't waste my fucking spirit
Refusing to compromise personal values or goals.
My spirit
Referring to the essence of oneself and personal integrity.
Yeah, show me one more sign
Repeating the request for reassurance or proof.
Cos you gimme, GIMME
Repeating the strong desire or urge.
You gimme gimme gimme temptation
Repeating the warning of the allure of something potentially harmful.
I want peace, love and understanding
Expressing a desire for positivity and unity.
To the last
Committing to these values until the end.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Adding emphasis or excitement.
Contributed by Aaliyah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@erikrupp692
One of the greatest opening bands I've ever seen. I was absolutely blown away by them when I saw them on the KISS Rock The Nation tour in 2004. Simply phenomenal. They should have been much more successful. What a great band!
@RobsRogues
Amen!
@stevenesimi1597
These guys fuckin rock.i met them in brooklyn and long island.great personalities.really humble.they also opened for kiss and poison on tour.rockin!!!
@chassy
Wow! Impressive song! Great song, great vocals, great guitars. Damn it's good!!!!!!
@waikikirod
Around 2000 awesome Ny
@drill2.087
RIP David Z....
@brennieb64
ZO2 kicks ASS!! LOVE these guys!! Can't think of anything they do I don't like.
@itzjustnoize
The show rocks and the guys are freaking amazing. Davey Z is like my idol. I am bass player so yeah. These guys kick ass.
@capraesque1
ZO2 has brought back "rock and roll" at it's finest!!
@limzog9
capraesque1 the Bassist is good..