There have been at least eight artists that have used this name
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.

Firefly
Zed Lyrics

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I'm burning just the same
Yeah, just the same as you
Look into the flame to find that I'm burning too

The story unfolds
Without any words
You're burning over
Fading under

Where you're goin'
I don't know

Burn like a firefly
Fading into the night
Burn like a firefly
Something that's in my eye
Burn like a firefly
Dyin' to save your life

I'm fading just the same
Yeah, just the same as you
(I'm fading just the same as you)
Washing you away
With words that you say

You're burning over
Fading under
Where you're goin'
I don't know

Burn like a firefly
Fading into the night
Burn like a firefly
Something that's in my eye
Burn like a firefly
Dyin' to save your life

(let it burn, let it burn, let it burn, let it burn on me . . . )
I've been thinking
There's something in the air

Burn like a firefly
Fading into the night
Burn like a firefly
Something that's in my eye

Burn like a firefly
Dyin' to save your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zed's song "Firefly" portray a sense of deep emotion, with the idea of burning and fading suggesting a metaphorical reference to the ups and downs of life. The lyrics express a sense of unity and a shared experience of pain, with the lines "I'm burning just the same, yeah, just the same as you" and "I'm fading just the same, yeah, just the same as you" creating a feeling of empathy towards the subject of the song, whoever that may be. The image of a firefly is used as a symbol for someone who is burning and fading away, yet is still beautiful and captivating in their own way.

The repetition of the phrase "Where you're going, I don't know" hints at a sense of uncertainty and lack of control, suggesting that the person being sung about is trying to find their way in life without any clear direction. The phrase "Dyin' to save your life" creates a sense of desperation, an urge to help or save the person in question, despite the feeling of being unable to do so.

Overall, "Firefly" embodies a sense of shared experience and empathy towards someone who is struggling to find their way in life, with the image of a firefly symbolizing the beauty and fragility of existence.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm burning just the same
I feel the same pain and suffering that you do

Yeah, just the same as you
We both struggle with the same problems

Look into the flame to find that I'm burning too
If you really pay attention, you'll see that I am also struggling

The story unfolds
The situation develops and changes over time

Without any words
There's no need to talk about it; the situation speaks for itself

You're burning over
You're overwhelmed and suffering

Fading under
You're losing strength and hope

Where you're goin', I don't know
I'm unsure of what the future holds for you

Burn like a firefly
Shine brightly in your darkest moment

Fading into the night
Gradually losing strength and disappearing

Something that's in my eye
Your light and struggle has caught my attention and touched me emotionally