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.
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Zed Lyrics
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See with eyes that cannot see
Know the difference just the same
And this I know
Feel the fear of being crushed
When the sky falls on our heads
All the truth is being hushed
And this I know
Love whole love...
I want to hear an answer
When you find out everything you've lived is a lie
Knocked the bullet on the head
Cut myself don't mind the pain
Feel the colour stain me red
And this I know
Love whole love...
The lyrics of this song speak to the idea of perception and reality, and the fear associated with the recognition that the truth may not always be what it seems. The opening lines, "The fields have no shame/ See with eyes that cannot see/ Know the difference just the same/ And this I know," suggest a disconnect between the way things appear and the reality of the situation. Despite this, the singer asserts that they still know the truth of the matter.
The following lines, "Feel the fear of being crushed/ When the sky falls on our heads/ All the truth is being hushed/ And this I know," add to the sense of anxiety and uncertainty. The image of the sky falling down suggests impending disaster, while the idea that truth is being silenced implies a deliberate attempt to obscure reality. In the midst of this chaos, the singer clings to their knowledge of what is true.
The final lines, "I want to hear an answer/ When you find out everything you've lived is a lie/ Knocked the bullet on the head/ Cut myself don't mind the pain/ Feel the colour stain me red/ And this I know/ Love whole love," suggest a desire for clarity and truth, even if it means confronting painful or uncomfortable realities. The repeated phrase "And this I know" reinforces the idea that, despite the confusion and fear, the singer is certain in their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
The fields have no shame
Nature does not feel embarrassed or guilty for its actions.
See with eyes that cannot see
Look deeper and beyond what is visible to the naked eye.
Know the difference just the same
Recognize the distinction despite the inability to see it clearly.
And this I know
The artist is certain of the preceding statements.
Feel the fear of being crushed
Experience the anxiety and distress of being flattened by something powerful.
When the sky falls on our heads
If a catastrophic event occurs, heaven forbid.
All the truth is being hushed
People are concealing the reality of the situation.
And this I know
The artist has complete faith in the previous claim.
I want to hear an answer
The artist is begging someone for an explanation.
When you find out everything you've lived is a lie
Upon discovering that one's entire life has been built on falsehoods.
Knocked the bullet on the head
The bullet has been defeated or avoided altogether.
Cut myself don't mind the pain
Hurting oneself knowingly without caring about the resulting agony.
Feel the colour stain me red
The singer experiences a range of emotions that are powerful enough to physically manifest as a red color.
And this I know
The singer states their certain knowledge of the situation.
Love whole love...
Recurring phrase that is open to interpretation and ambiguity in this context.
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.