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
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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.
Postcard
Zed Lyrics
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You're someone else
Cos no two-bit player′s gonna have it over me
So when you're out playing games and you get caught don't
Expect my help
Cos when the rules get dirty they can be a bit hard to
Read
But you mean a lot more to me
You'd better send me a postcard
And tell me what it′s like in the real world
Learning your lessons
You had a lot of fun but you'll be back soon
Now you never thought the day would come you were left
All by yourself
But turn a couple more pages and the ending′s there to see
So when the roof's caving in and you get caught don′t
Expect my help
Because all the money in the world won't buy you what you need
You told me all about the things that you couldn't believe
And tied them up hoping that they wouldn′t breathe
There′s food on the table but it's going cold
You lost your appetite for life as you were getting old
The questions that you had you kept them to yourself
And went about your life to increase your wealth
The years of prediction all come down to this
You can′t help wondering what it is that you missed...
In Zed's song "Postcard", the lyrics depict a sense of betrayal and disappointment towards someone. The song talks about someone who has come around, trying to act like someone they are not, and not expecting any consequences for their actions since they think they can get away with it. The singer, however, is not willing to aid them in their games or help them when they encounter problems. They believe that following the rules could be difficult, especially when others start to play dirty.
The chorus mainly talks about how the person needs to learn their lessons as they have been enjoying themselves for far too long, but sooner or later, they will have to face the reality of what they have done. The singer also mentions that the person should send him a postcard and tell him all about their experiences in the "real world". He sarcastically tells them to "enjoy learning their lessons".
Towards the end of the song, the singer highlights how the person who pretended to be someone they are not has lost themselves along the way. They have become obsessed with materialistic things, and although they have wealth, it cannot buy them everything they need. The song concludes by pointing out how the person kept secrets and lost themselves along the way, and as time passed, they cannot help but wonder what it is that they missed.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a lot of nerve coming around here acting like you're someone else
You're pretending to be someone else, and that's not acceptable to me. Don't underestimate me, because I can see through your façade.
Cos no two-bit player's gonna have it over me
I won't let anyone take advantage of me, especially not someone who is insignificant and lacks any talent.
So when you're out playing games and you get caught don't expect my help
I won't come to your rescue when your attempts to deceive someone else come back to bite you.
Cos when the rules get dirty they can be a bit hard to read
It's not easy to cheat and get away with it, because the consequences can be severe.
You've got love for everything that I don't want But you mean a lot more to me
Our tastes and preferences may differ, but you are important to me as a person.
You'd better send me a postcard And tell me what it's like in the real world Learning your lessons You had a lot of fun, but you'll be back soon
You should take some time away, learn from your experiences and the real world, and come back only when you're ready.
Now you never thought the day would come you were left All by yourself But turn a couple more pages and the ending's there to see
You're facing a difficult situation, and it may seem like no one is willing to help. But if you continue reading and analyzing, you'll find the answer you're looking for.
So when the roof's caving in and you get caught don't Expect my help
You're in a tight spot, and you may be tempted to ask me for help. But I won't be able to help you out of this one.
Because all the money in the world won't buy you what you need
You may have financial resources, but they won't necessarily solve your problems or bring you happiness.
You told me all about the things that you couldn't believe And tied them up hoping that they wouldn't breathe
You have beliefs and secrets that you aren't willing to share with others. You keep them locked up inside, hoping they'll never come to light.
There's food on the table but it's going cold You lost your appetite for life as you were getting old
You've lost your passion for living and have become disinterested in the pleasures of life, gradually slipping into despair.
The questions that you had you kept them to yourself And went about your life to increase your wealth
You have concerns and doubts, but you're not seeking answers or help from others. Instead, you're solely focused on accumulating material wealth.
The years of prediction all come down to this You can't help wondering what it is that you missed...
In retrospect, you realize that all your earlier predictions and assumptions were misguided. You wonder what could have been different if you'd taken a different path.
Writer(s): Matthew Richard Barus
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.