They began as studio engineers at Mickie Most's RAK recording studio in London, engineering music for British groups like the Pet Shop Boys, Young Disciples, and Robert Plant. In 1997 they were asked by a college friend, Nigel Godrich (who was busy producing 'OK Computer'), to remix Radiohead's "Climbing Up the Walls". They called the mix "the Zero 7 Mix" which stuck.
Everything Up
Zero 7 Lyrics
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Truth is faster than a laser beam
Cross the table and the seventies
Is coloring, coloring everything
With a mirror and a steady hand
We can remedy a broken man
Turn it round like Zinedine Zidane
Well well well, well well well well well, ooh.
Spot the difference if you can, come on
Catch a fire inside your hand
Its burning deeper like moody man
One oh one oh one oh one come on
Murakami would have told you so
If you catch him will you let me know
Bobbing apples in the studio
Ai-kido Ai-ki-do-si-do
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la
(Baltees) in full swing (tearing up) everything
Cross the table and the seven seas
Its coming faster than a laser beam
Spot the difference if you can
Its coloring, coloring everything
Turn it round (round round) if you can
Yes we can, imagine if we can
Yes we can, imagine if we can
Turn it round like Zinedine Zidane (imagine if we can)
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la (whoo hoo)
La la la la
La la la la la
Yes we can, imagine if we can
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la (Yes we can, imagine if we can)
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la (Yes we can, imagine if we can)
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la
The lyrics of Zero 7's song "Everything Up" seem to have a nonsensical quality to them but when closely analyzed, it becomes apparent that they may be referencing a range of different concepts and ideas. Starting with the opening line "Mauritania to Wellsdon Green," it appears that Zero 7 are attempting a "spot the difference" game to see if listeners can catch the references made within the song. However, this line is not actually referencing anything specific and is merely a way to connect two places.
The next two lines "Truth is faster than a laser beam/Cross the table and the seventies" may then refer to the idea that truth can travel astonishingly fast, crossing barriers such as time (the seventies) and distance (a table). The lyrics then continue to describe the idea that we can use mirrors and our steady hands to try and heal a broken person, turning things around just like how Zinedine Zidane managed to turn around a football game with his skills on the field. The repetition of the phrase "imagine if you can" drives the message home that all these things are possible, but only if we are willing to try.
The latter half of the song is made up of repetitions of the refrain "la la la la" and the phrase "Yes we can, imagine if we can." Despite initially appearing nonsensical, the lyrics have a hopeful quality that encourages listeners to imagine a better world and take active steps to make it a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Mauritania to Wellsdon Green
From African slavery and colonialism to modern-day UK, the song is asking us to acknowledge the breadth of human experience.
Truth is faster than a laser beam
Truth moves faster than the speed of light and penetrates all barriers, illuminating the darkness.
Cross the table and the seventies
The sociopolitical upheavals of the seventies challenged the established norms, driving the need for progress and reform across different generations.
Is coloring, coloring everything
The socio-political movements of the seventies revolutionized the old ways of thinking, creating new possibilities for people of all walks of life.
With a mirror and a steady hand
With a reflective outlook and unwavering patience, we can bring healing to the emotionally broken.
We can remedy a broken man
Through a compassionate approach, we can help those who are wounded and in need of healing.
Turn it round like Zinedine Zidane
Just like the legendary football player turned around the fate of his team single-handedly, we can turn around our lives with determination and perseverance.
Yes we can, imagine if you can
With a positive outlook and a can-do attitude, we can achieve great things that were once considered impossible.
Spot the difference if you can, come on
Challenge yourself to spot the disparities and inequalities present in our society that prevent us from realizing our full potential and making progress.
Catch a fire inside your hand
Ignite the passion within yourself, and let it motivate you towards realizing your goals.
Its burning deeper like moody man
The passion for change is growing more profound each day, much like a fire that cannot be quenched easily.
One oh one oh one oh one come on
The progress we seek can be achieved through small incremental steps, one after the other.
Murakami would have told you so
The famous Japanese author Murakami would have told us to follow our passion and dreams, to create a life that we love.
If you catch him will you let me know
If you encounter Murakami, inform the storyteller, because he would be willing to incorporate his wisdom in his work.
Bobbing apples in the studio
The recording studio is a metaphorical playground where the artists play with different genres and styles to create something extraordinary.
Ai-kido Ai-ki-do-si-do
A mash-up of Aikido(a Japanese martial art) and do-si-do(a square dancing step) emphasizes the idea of creating something unique by fusing very different things.
La la la la
The non-lyrical part of the chorus emphasizes the idea of living life to its fullest without worrying about the details.
(Baltees) in full swing (tearing up) everything
The Baltees, known for their lively music and dance, represent the idea of celebrating life and enjoying the moment to the fullest. In doing so, we can break free from rigid constructs enforced upon us by society.
Its coming faster than a laser beam
The progress we desire can be achieved quicker than we think.
Turn it round (round round) if you can
Even though life sometimes seems to throw us in the opposite direction, with the right mindset, we can turn around our fate and steer our lives towards a brighter future.
Yes we can, imagine if we can
The song ends with the reminder that anything is possible if we believe in ourselves and our ability to create change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ESKA GILLIAN MTUNGWAZI, HENRY BINNS, SAM HARAKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Endlesssssss
No dislikes after 11 years... Itsa keeper!
@coinonaribbon
Best dubstep remix so far!
@arni1337
0 misclicks so far : ) GREAT SONG !!! : ) LOVVE IT
@tauno908
perfect tune
@kneetotheface
who still bumpin dis bopper during Corona2020Quarantine&Chill times????
@Endlesssssss
I'm actually old, this shit seems like a lifetime ago
@arni1337
this is dirtyer than my underwear , that i have weared for 2 weaks in a row :O
@cbadman123
from 1:10 you know is a joker. sick
@lookdawg187
Haha listen to this while a turkey gobbling, I bet they used that as a sample and distorted it. That sound at 1:10 sound so much like a turkey gobbling but distorted hahha
@thedevo01
LOW END THEORY