1. A pop… Read Full Bio ↴There have been at least eight artists that have used this name
1. A pop rock band from Christchurch, New Zealand
2. A rock band from San Francisco, California
3. An alias of French synth pioneer Bernard Szajner.
4. The moniker for an experimental, ambient project from Travis Nobles.
5. A thrashcore, punk band from Portugal with members now in My Rules and The Youths.
6. A hard rock, punk rock band Bristol area.
7. A dynamic jazz, fusion band from Colorado.
8. A young German band, that exists since Dec 2005 and is based in Bremen. They play psychedelic rockmusic combined with post-rock and noise elements. Official website and MySpace page.
1. Zed was a pop rock band from Christchurch, New Zealand formed in 1998. Fronted by lead singer Nathan King, their debut album Silencer was released in 2000, entered at number one on the New Zealand Album Charts and quickly achieved triple platinum status and featured six hit singles. Their second studio album, This Little Empire, was released in 2003 and also achieved critical and commercial success. The band split in 2005 with King founding a successful solo career
2. Great Rock and Roll doesn't just happen. It's made. With sweat, swagger and the swilling of alcohol. And Zed makes rock the way it should be made. Loud guitars, a dose of whiskey and a middle finger.
San Francisco Bay Area's Zed takes it cues from the greats like Zeppelin, Sabbath and AC/DC, and mixes them with their other musical influences such as Clutch, Rage Against the Machine and Queens of the Stone Age. With this mixture, Zed crafts a sound that is new, yet familiar and are bringing back the guts, the grit and the balls to Rock. And they won't stop until they succeed. At least in getting drunk and having a good time.
In April 2010, Zed released their first full-length album, "The Invitation", which they had been brewing in the studio for over a year. A hard driving, aggressive sound with lyrical themes covering the spectrum between the socio-political to personal issues, almost anyone in today's society can relate to the what the songs express. And this is what makes the album as much an impact to the heart and head as it is to the gut. So give it a listen for yourself and accept Zed's invitation to rock.
There have been other artists named Zed in the past, and below you'll find a list.
Come On Down
Zed Lyrics
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when the light's not green
you come and go so soon.
You pass him off now
as another friend
but nothing special.
i couldn't leave that loaded gun in your hand
said no, no, no
said no, no
And i wish
that you would come on down
and get involved.
And i wish
that you would stick around,
just come on down.
Face the wall now
since you messed up again
how did u know so soon?
Don't pass it up now
because...change through the day
you're looking different already.
Since i've seen what ya gonna be
i couldn't leave that loaded gun in your hand
said no, no, no
said no, no
And i wish
that you would come on down
and get involved.
And i wish
that you would stick around,
just come on down.
No, don't you tell me
what's on your mind
'cause if I hesitate and run
or leave that loaded gun in your hand...
And i wish, i wish, i wish
And i wish
that you would come on down
and get involved.
And i wish
that you would stick around
just come on down yeah come on down
And i wish (since iv'e seen what ya gonna be)
that you would come on down
and get involved.
And i wish (since i've seen what ya gonna be)
that you would stick around
and i wish, i wish, i wish.
The lyrics of Zed's song "Come On Down" seem to depict a person confronting someone prone to impulsive and destructive behavior. The first verse refers to this person's unpredictability, how they come and go so quickly, but also how they're seen as nothing special. The second verse paints a picture of the consequences of this behavior, how the person has messed up again and must face the wall now. The refrain of the song makes clear what the songwriter wishes for this person, that they would come on down and get involved, that they would stick around.
The important message of the song is the urgency of the situation. The person in question is like a loaded gun, and the singer can't leave them holding it. They must be persuaded to come down and engage with life, rather than being reckless with their own and others' well-being. The suggestion is that if they don't get involved, if they don't stick around, they may be left holding the gun again, and things will only get worse.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's your focus
I'm directing your attention to something important.
when the light's not green
When the situation isn't optimal.
you come and go so soon.
You're not consistent in your presence or commitment.
You pass him off now
You're treating him as just another acquaintance.
as another friend
You don't see him in a significant way.
but nothing special.
You don't think he's unique.
Since i've seen what ya gonna be
I've seen your potential and what you could become.
i couldn't leave that loaded gun in your hand
I couldn't let you continue with a dangerous situation.
said no, no, no
I protested against it.
And i wish
I hope for something better.
that you would come on down
That you would get involved and join us.
and get involved.
Participate actively in what we're doing.
that you would stick around,
That you would be committed and reliable.
just come on down.
Just join us and be part of our group.
Face the wall now
Receive some kind of discipline or punishment.
since you messed up again
Because you've made another mistake or failure.
how did u know so soon?
How could you make the same kind of mistake again so quickly?
Don't pass it up now
Don't ignore this opportunity or chance.
because...change through the day
Because things can change quickly within a day.
you're looking different already.
You've already shown signs of changing or improving.
No, don't you tell me
I don't want to hear what you have to say.
what's on your mind
What you're thinking or feeling.
'cause if I hesitate and run
Because if I don't act quickly and decisively.
or leave that loaded gun in your hand...
Or allow you to continue with a dangerous situation.
And i wish, i wish, i wish
I really hope for something better.
Contributed by Camilla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
eadietan
This song has been stuck in my head for the longest time, Zed where have you gone? I love you!!!
Magic Mike
these guys really deliver. totally underrated band
fadetoblackenedx
Still love this song as much as I did when I was younger! Ah memories!
Jake Lazarus
My older brother played this the other day. Been in high rotation on my Spotify.
Lauren
Yes! Keep playing it. ❤
daneil Rafael
I totally forgot about Zed till one day it just pop out of my head and I went back on YouTube. Omg all their song my favorite. Bring back all my teenage memories. All the songs are in my playlist now.
Lauren
I love this song. ;-; I'm going to listen to it for years to come. Unlike most people here, I discovered this song just over a month ago, completely at random after listening to Junimond by Rio Reiser. This song was in the 'similar' list, so i decided to give it a whirl. Best. Choice. Ever. This is exactly the sound, sequence and tone my brain likes to be fed. I can't seem to find much else that sounds like this song. It's like the singer goes to every note that I didn't quite expect? But wanted. No idea how that works, but I have found a great band, no doubt.
Joseph Lama
They've really rocked all times my favourite band.
Joseph Lama
They were the best ever band rocked the nation 🎸🎶🇳🇿 proud 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Joseph Lama
Rock on 🤘🤘🎶🎸🎸🎸🎤🥁🎤🎤