1. A jam band from the Unit… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 18 artists with this name
1. A jam band from the United States
2. A shoegazing musician from France
3. A rock band from Germany
4. A rock band from India
5. A rock band from Brazil
6. A rock band from Romania
7. A rock band from Portugal
8. A pop group from South Korea
9. A synth punk band from Uruguay
10. A heavy metal band from Spain
11. A breakbeat producer from the United Kingdom
12. An alias of sweedish eccentric Robert Broberg
13. A Japanese singer who covers Vocaloid and anime songs. He posts his covers in Nico Nico Douga.
14. A disco band from Poland
15. 0 (pronounced “zero”) (Ensemble 0). European ambient/avant-garde/drone/minimalistic
16. 0 -band(s) listed on www.discogs.com/artist/196937-0 ~~
17. A rapper from Poland
18. Japanese influenced Hardcore punk band from Minneapolis.
19. Recently emerged brazilian Rock Artist previously known by his Twitch livestreams on twitch.tv/zerobadass.
1. Zero is a jam band formed in 1980, founded by Steve Kimock and Greg Anton. Their music is a mixture of jazz, rock and blues - free flowing. Soon they were joined by other Bay Area musicians from the psychedelic caravan, sharing the same spirit: John Cipollina, John Kahn, Banana, Martin Fierro, Bobby Vega, John Farey and Steve Wolf. They have released eight albums. It’s not the vocals that define Zero’s music - it’s never ending instrumentals - a mental journey if you will. Never chaos though - a well organised trip of musicians who know how to blend their own ways of playing into one way. All being equal and sharing a high quality approach when it comes to recording and playing live - a common goal. With a nearly 150 years of professional playing experience among them and credits with bands like the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Etta James, Paul Butterfield, Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders, these guys have been there and know what its all about.
2. Zero is a shoegaze/post-punk artist from France. He is also a live member of Alcest - guitar/backing vocals. He has not released an album yet, having only released six demo tracks, three of which are available for download (Numb, State of Mind, and Anyway) on his web site (http://www.killhimplease.com/index2.htm) and two only released to fans (Nothing and Until). Another track (Happy Ending) has been recently added on his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/killhimplease
3. Zero is a Berlin-based french/german rock band. They make 90’s influenced indie/alternative rock with french lyrics. In 2007, they released a 4-track EP, “Les suicidés” on the music sharing site Jamendo.
4. Zero was formed in Mood Indigo at IIT Bombay on July 1998. That day would be a red-letter day for a bunch of musicians who, apparently, didn’t hold themselves in too high an esteem. Either way, they decided to form a band called Zero and performed at Mumbai’s premier rock campus festival. True to paradox, they went on to become one of the most popular live acts in Mumbai. They still do not see music as a profession though, unfortunately Rajeev, the vocalist, works in a healthcare firm. Warren, the guitarist, is a sound engineer. Siddharth, their drummer, is a producer with a radio station, and the bassist Girish is a law student.
5. There is a band from Brazil also called Zero.
6. Zero is a rock group from Romania. they've just released their debut album, called Sunny Days.
7. There's also a Portuguese band called Zero, formed from the remaining members of BAN after their break-up. They were active for a short period during the 90s.
8. Zero also refers to a Korean pop band popularly known for songs featured in the series Beautiful Days in Korea.
9. A synth punk band from Uruguay in the mid to late 80s.
10. Zero was a heavy metal band from Spain. Their only full-length release was entitled "En La Batalla" in 1985.
11. Breakbeat and electro house producer based in Cambridge, UK
12. Released albums such as Am I Your New Toy
13. A singer on Japanese video site Nico Nico Douga who uploads covers of popular Vocaloid songs.
14. A polish disco band
15. 0 (pronounced "zero") (Ensemble 0 on lastfm because 0 can't exist) is a band in which membership can change according to each project.
The core members are currently(2013) Joël Merah (guitar), Stéphane Garin (percussion) and Sylvain Chauveau (guitar, glockenspiel) but there are many other possible line-ups.
16. 0 -the band(s) listed on www.discogs.com/artist/196937-0 ~~ as Punk • New Wave • Hardcore • Abstract • Drone • Pop Rock • Ambient • Hard Rock • Classic Rock • Noise
(& see www.last.fm/forum/21713/_/2221388/_/19923253 ~~~ Shadowlord39)
Possession
Zero Lyrics
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I'm living at the state hotel.
I guess I learned my lesson.
I guess I learned it well.
The judge says, "I got no discretion.
The law upon that point is clear.
Either got to put you up at state expense
Or let you walk away from here.
That just about ties my hands.
They took away my power of decision.
I've got to honor what the law commands.
"You were indicted for conspiracy
To obstruct the right of way."
The plea was civil liberty,
But it wasn't a judge that day.
Chorus
Possession, nine points of the law they say
Possession, take that boy and salt him away.
Possession, teach him how to obey.
They'd rather let a killer walk the street,
Than another damn freak like me.
Got a wife and kid on the way.
I've never had a nose for crime.
Someone passed me a joint one day,
And now I'm doing federal time.
Got a letter from wife that read,
"I just met another man.
It ain't that I don't love you, it said.
"I hope you understand."
Guess my luck ain't all that bad,
Smiling through my tears.
Seems that the D.A. knew my dad
Or I might have got 20 years.
Killer comes and a killer walks,
While I sit rotting here.
The scene of the crime is the ballot box,
And people who vote from fear.
Chorus
2nd chorus
Possession, nine points of the law they say
Possession, take that boy and lock him away
Possession, I've come to understand
They'd rather free a man with some blood on his hands,
Than another damn freak like me.
The lyrics of "Possession" by Zero sheds light on the unfairness of the American criminal justice system, which frequently punishes nonviolent drug offenders severely. It tells the story of a man sentenced to eight to ten years in prison for possession of drugs. He laments his situation, realizing that he has learned his lesson too late. He is serving his sentence in the "state hotel," or prison, and the judge tells him that the law leaves him no choice but to keep him in prison or let him go.
The singer's crime is just possession, yet he is being punished more severely than killers walking free. He considers himself one of the society's "freaks" and believes that people, who vote from fear or don't have clear knowledge of the law, cause an unfair sentence. In the end, he realizes the judges' hands are tied by the law, and his fate depends on people's fear and ignorance, making him feel like an outsider in the justice system.
Line by Line Meaning
Eight to ten years for possession
I have been given a prison sentence of eight to ten years for drug possession
I'm living at the state hotel
I am currently serving my time in a state prison
I guess I learned my lesson
I realize that I made a mistake and shouldn't have been involved in drug possession
I guess I learned it well
I understand and accept the consequences of my actions
The judge says, "I got no discretion
The judge has no choice in my sentencing and must follow the strict laws related to drug possession
The law upon that point is clear
The law is straightforward and strict when it comes to drug possession charges
Either got to put you up at state expense
The state has to imprison me at their expense
Or let you walk away from here
The only other option is to release me completely
"I see you got a prior conviction
The judge has knowledge of my past criminal history
That just about ties my hands
My past record limits the judge's ability to be lenient with my sentencing
They took away my power of decision
The judge has lost the authority to make decisions for my sentencing due to mandatory minimum sentence laws
I've got to honor what the law commands
The judge is lawfully obligated to enforce the mandatory minimum sentence for drug possession
"You were indicted for conspiracy
I was accused of working with others to hinder transportation systems
To obstruct the right of way
To block the movement of people or goods
The plea was civil liberty
I was arguing for my rights to freedom
But it wasn't a judge that day
The outcome of my plea was not in a court of law
Possession, nine points of the law they say
Possession of drugs is considered a significant crime, and is one of "nine points of the law"
Possession, take that boy and salt him away
The authorities must imprison me and take me away from society
Possession, teach him how to obey
My punishment should educate me to follow the law
They'd rather let a killer walk the street,
The justice system is more forgiving towards violent crime than drug possession
Than another damn freak like me
People who use drugs are seen as "freaks" or outcasts by society and are treated unfairly
Got a wife and kid on the way
I have a family that will suffer because of my imprisonment
I've never had a nose for crime
I have never been interested in committing crimes
Someone passed me a joint one day,
I only started using drugs because someone offered it to me
And now I'm doing federal time.
I am serving time in a federal prison for my drug offense
Got a letter from wife that read,
My wife sent me a letter
"I just met another man.
My wife has found someone else to be with
It ain't that I don't love you, it said.
My wife still loves me but has moved on
"I hope you understand.
She hopes that I can come to terms with her moving on
Guess my luck ain't all that bad,
My situation could be worse
Smiling through my tears.
I try to remain positive despite my pain
Seems that the D.A. knew my dad
My father's connections helped me get a reduced sentence
Or I might have got 20 years.
If it weren't for my dad, I might have received a much longer sentence
Killer comes and a killer walks,
People who commit violent crimes are often let go, while non-violent offenders like drug users are given lengthy sentences
While I sit rotting here.
I am stuck in prison serving my time
The scene of the crime is the ballot box,
The laws and government policies that create mandatory minimums for drug offenses are the actual cause of the "crime"
And people who vote from fear.
Politicians who play into the public's fears of drugs and crime are responsible for the laws that have landed me in prison
2nd chorus
Possession, nine points of the law they say
The possession of drugs is very significant from a legal standpoint
Possession, take that boy and lock him away
People who are caught with drugs are often imprisoned for their crimes
Possession, I've come to understand
I now fully understand the consequences of my actions regarding drug use
They'd rather free a man with some blood on his hands,
The justice system is more lenient towards violent offenders than non-violent drug offenders
Than another damn freak like me.
People who use drugs are often labeled as freaks or outcasts by society, leading to unfair treatment and harsh punishment
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