Directly after high school, she traded her home in southern Germany for a place in Berlin.
Her interest in artistic expression led her to the Nawrot-Reduta Acting School, where she
studied under Theresa Nawrot. Her acting studies further landed her a spot at the Lee
Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York City, where Robert DeNiro, Dennis Hopper,
Steve Buscemi, Mickey Rourke and Harvey Keitel graduated.
Back in Berlin, Zoe discovered the multifarious modes of expression that music has to offer
and began to re-enterpret and sing well-known chansons by the likes of Marlene Dietrich.
Dennis Gräf, guitar player for the crossover band SUCH A SURGE, promptly took notice.
The two began collaborating, writing and recording new songs, until artistic differences led to
their parting ways. But Zoe’s passion for music forged on. In New York City she met Ted
Berkley of ETRO ANIME and began recording again. Commuting between NYC and Berlin,
she also started working with producer SKYWAX. Many of the fruits of this collaboration can
be heard on her debut album, titled QUEENDOM COME.
Zoe is currently working with producer Noah Felk from Hamburg. In his So High studio in St.
Pauli, the two are working on new material, exploring the vast range of Leela’s musical
interests and influences and catering to her unique talents. Two new compositions from their
studio sessions are also included on QUEENDOM COME.
This EP is saturated with the fragmented spirit of the international metropolis. Porous jazz
influences, urban hip-hop salutes, and sober, electronic sounds reflect the structured chaos
found within an international, musical metropolis.
Another interesting aspect of ZOE.LEELA’s illustrious persona is her collaboration with
photographer TOMPIGS.COM. Together, they have created a unique image for Zoe in form
of flyers, photos, music videos and video skits. Their self-expression is crucial to content and
DIY in nature: redefining themselves in the belief system of self-empowerment, self-
organization and improvisation, the two achieve a creative force that cannot be stopped.
Staying true to their roots, and to themselves, they decided to release QUEENDOM COME
online through Rec72.net, an Internet label from Cologne that has consistently released
music and more for free under the moniker Creative Commons since 2007. Free from the
trappings of a major record label, ZOE.LEELA is happy to share her debut album,
QUEENDOM COME, online and free of charge. Interviews, reviews and downloads are
welcomed and encouraged.
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I am
ZOE.LEELA Lyrics
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Somewhere else it's already day
It's 1 am in the morning
I'm sitting in my PJs wondering how the world keeps spinning
And it goes
Round
It goes
Round
Yet the sun came out to play
Now it's dark out and there aren't clouds
I'm sitting in my PJs wondering how the world keeps spinning
And it goes
Round
It goes
Round
It goes
Round
It goes
Round
No matter what comes
No matter what comes
It goes round
The world goes
Round
It goes
Round
The world goes
Round
It goes
Round
It goes round
The lyrics to ZOE.LEELA's song "I Am" speak to the search for purpose and meaning in life. The opening lines suggest that people often seek out highs and moments of excitement, but they are fleeting and eventually come to an end. The singer then reflects on their own experiences of feeling disconnected from the world around them and spends their nights alone, wondering why the party can never last. However, the song takes a turn when the singer realizes that they are not alone in their search for something more meaningful. They reject the idea of the "American Dream" and the superficiality it represents, recognizing that there is something more important to strive for.
The message of the song is that true fulfillment in life comes not from material possessions or superficial experiences, but from finding a deeper purpose and connection to something greater. The lyrics express a desire to take risks, to leave behind what is comfortable, and to seek out that deeper purpose wherever it may be found. Ultimately, the singer finds that purpose in their faith, with the repeated refrain of "His name is Jesus" suggesting that they have found a spiritual connection that gives them strength and direction.
Line by Line Meaning
The highs only real until it's over
Enjoyment is temporary and fleeting
The nights only good until your sober
Pleasure can be deceiving
Cause I tried the world and it just didn't take
Experiences of the world failed to provide fulfillment
So I spent my nights just sitting in the corner
Feeling isolated and unfulfilled despite being surrounded by people
Wondering why the party's never over
Questioning why happiness is so fleeting
Til You turned the lights on
Encountering a transformative experience
and I couldn't make em break
Unable to hold onto the old ways of living
Oh I, I am not afraid
Confidence in facing a new path
White picket fences always made me nervous
Feeling apprehensive about conformity and societal norms
Just couldn't live with staying on the surface
Desiring depth and authenticity in life
I never loved the money like the money loved me
Rejecting the allure of materialism
I know I'm not alone when, when I say this
Recognizing that many feel similarly
American Dream you, you got too famous
Critiquing the excessive emphasis on wealth and success in American culture
You find your real life
Discovering true meaning and purpose in life
when you risk everything
Taking a leap of faith to pursue one's passions
And I, I am not afraid
Maintaining confidence in the face of uncertainty
I'm not afraid to take a chance
Willingness to embark on a new journey
Leave everything I know and sail away
Breaking away from the familiar to explore new horizons
Spent my whole life looking for the real thing
Searching for something meaningful and genuine
Thought I found it, til it found me
Realizing that true fulfillment comes from within
It's one man
Finding salvation and purpose in Jesus Christ
His name is Jesus
Affirmation of faith
And I will never look away when I will find my future in His face
Commitment to a life guided by faith
No I, I am not afraid
Embracing a life with purpose and faith
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Zoe Pirtle
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