On April 23rd, 2001, they released their debut album, Simple Things, to wide acclaim. The album featured collaborations with vocalists Mozez, Sia Furler, and Sophie Barker.
On March 1st, 2004, they released their second album, When It Falls. In addition to the three vocalists from their first album, it also featured a collaboration with Tina Dico. In the same year, Binns also co-wrote the Emma Bunton track Breathing from her second solo album,
Their third and most recent album, released on May 22nd, 2006 entitled The Garden featuring José González and Sia Furler, is a departure from the trip-hop sound that defined their first two albums, Simple Things and When it Falls. The Garden has much more of an acoustic rather than electronic flavour to it.
The Garden is also notable in that it marks the vocal debut of Henry Binns; and while he doesn't want the record to be defined by such a fact, it does add another personality to the mix. He duets on Throw It All Away, This Fine Social Scene and Waiting To Die, and sings solo on Your Place.
However, if there is one fact that Henry and Sam don't want people to be confused by, it is the title of the album, The Garden. Taken from the album artwork, which is a series of collages designed by a friend of theirs, entitled, spookily enough, The Garden, the duo are keen for the album's meaning not to get lost in translation.
It is also notable that a few of Zero7's songs have been featured in TV shows and films, such as the song In The Waiting Line which was featured on an episode of House and Sex and the City, as well as in Zach Braff's directorial debut Garden State.
Zero7's live performances have the air of a group sharing some music they like with a bunch of friends, whilst still being musically excellent - the sort of gigs that enhance listening to their albums forever afterwards.
In Time
Zero7 Lyrics
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Got time on my own
There's no destination
Wondering whether I'll feel it again
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
The autumn leaves are falling
Falling down on me
And there's nothing I can do
And there's nothing I can say
That's gonna change the way I feel
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
Take some time
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
Take this time
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself
Change itself around
I feel it's true
All alone without you
I feel it's true
'Cause you're running with the wind
And you're running with your life
Won't you come inside
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
Take some time
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
The lyrics of Zero7's song "In Time" convey a sense of uncertainty and longing. The singer seems to be feeling lost and directionless, questioning whether they will ever feel a certain way again. The repetition of the phrase "take some time" suggests that the singer needs to slow down and take a break from the chaos of their life. They want to "hang around awhile" and "sit this silent moment out" in order to find clarity and perspective.
The autumn leaves falling on the singer symbolize the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The singer acknowledges that there is "nothing [they] can do" to stop time from moving forward or to change the way they feel. They are resigned to the fact that time will "just gonna change itself around."
However, despite the uncertainty and the passage of time, the singer still feels a deep connection to someone else. They feel that they are "all alone without you" and long for the other person to come back to them. This longing is juxtaposed against the image of the other person "running with the wind" and "running with [their] life," suggesting that they have moved on while the singer is left behind.
Overall, "In Time" is a poignant meditation on the passage of time, the uncertainty of the future, and the power of connection and love to transcend these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
All the words are calling
I am hearing everything around me, every sound and every word spoken to me.
Got time on my own
I have a lot of free time and no one to share it with at the moment.
There's no destination
I am lost and without a clear direction to go in my life.
Wondering whether I'll feel it again
I am questioning if I will ever feel happiness or love again in my life.
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
I am not in control of my life and have nowhere else to turn or make decisions for myself.
Take some time
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
I want to take some time to myself to reflect and not make any hasty decisions. I don't want to do anything that would disappoint myself or others. I know that time will eventually bring change and new opportunities.
The autumn leaves are falling
Falling down on me
And there's nothing I can do
And there's nothing I can say
That's gonna change the way I feel
I feel a sense of sadness and hopelessness, like the falling leaves. Even if I want to change how I feel, there is nothing I can do or say to change my emotions.
Take this time
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself
Change itself around
I want to continue taking this time to myself and not rush into anything. I don't want to do anything to disappoint anyone, but I also know that time will eventually bring change.
I feel it's true
All alone without you
I feel it's true
'Cause you're running with the wind
And you're running with your life
Won't you come inside
I feel like I am alone and miss being with someone. I know they are living their own life, but I wish they would come back to me and be with me again.
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
Once again, I feel like I am not in control of my life and have no clear direction to go in.
Take some time
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
I want to continue taking this time to myself to figure things out. I don't want to do anything that would hurt myself or others. I know that time will bring change and new opportunities.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY BINNS, SAM HARDAKER, SOPHIE ALEXANDRA JESSICA BARKER
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@camo5517
All the words are calling
Got time on my own
There's no destination
Wondering whether I'll feel it again
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
Take some time
Just hang around a while
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
The autumn leaves are falling
Falling down on me
And there's nothing I can do
And there's nothing I can say
That's gonna change the way I feel
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
Take some time
Just hang around a while
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
Take this time
Just hang around awhile
Like to sit this silent moment out
And I don't wanna lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself
Change itself around
I feel it's true
All alone without you
I feel it's true
'Cause you're running with the wind
And you're running with your life
Won't you come inside?
Inside
Keep my hands off the wheel
'Cause there's nowhere else to go
Take some time
Just hang around a while
Like to sit this silent moment out
I don't want to lose or let you down
Time's just gonna change itself around
@RM-lj8bv
I never get tired of Zero 7.
@latvians13
I love you Zero 7. You are a constant friend, that inspires me and makes me get sentimental.
Your music is beautiful and timeless.
Blessed be, peace & love!
@samuelruzza6938
This band has being with me in my happiest and saddest moments! I love Zero7
@RossPatzelt
Sophie Barker on vocals. Love it
@absorbtheearth82
"The Autumn leaves have fallen", such a chill tune and a beautiful time of the year, everything is dying but it's beautiful.
@bab0den
"what's autumn, dad??" - "oh, son, autumn was great .. it was waaay before the masks and the 11am curfew due to the hot steamy days. in those times, the rain was not toxic and violet.. when it rained, it was a joy! you could smell a particular scent that I would of remember in millisecond. the first drops of rain on a hot sidewalk, the big showers in the forest.. and the sounds.. ohh the sounds.." - sigh - "i'm so sorry, my son. i don't know what were we thinking.. probably about the next dying meme.." - "daddy, by meme, you mean prophet, right?" - "finish your download, Donald" ..
@Erin-uz2gf
dormant not dying. same as we tend to do in the winter before we come to life again. and yes it is beautiful in a sad way
@anninak_
Fantastic! So tender ... The video is lovely too.
I love your music, Zero 7 💚🎵💚
@Splinkvision
you guys have produced something timeless and beautiful
@Professor-kaoss
Always supplying us with such beautiful tunes! Thank you for that 🙏