Zero 7 is a London, UK downtempo duo, founded in , by Henry Binns & Sam Har… Read Full Bio ↴Zero 7 is a London, UK downtempo duo, founded in , by Henry Binns & Sam Hardaker.

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.

The Space Between (Album Versi
Zero 7 Lyrics

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Now that you're older,
Taking the time to look,
Back over your shoulder,
On the days confusion took.

Now that you're wiser,
Surely you've learned to read it.
You should know,

No surface shines brighter,
Than the light that burns beneath it.

Never so sure,
We always take more,
Though we still don't know what it's for.

Now that I've seen you,
Stripped to the very core.
I know that I need you,
Less than I did before.

Never so sure,

We always take more,
Though we still don't know what it's for.

Overall Meaning

The Space Between by Zero 7 is a reflective song about the passage of time, growing older, and gaining wisdom. The lyrics contemplate the confusion and uncertainty of days gone by as the singer (presumably an older, wiser person) looks back on them. The lines "Now that you're older, taking the time to look, back over your shoulder, on the days confusion took," highlight the introspection that comes with age and experience.

As the lyrics progress, the singer acknowledges that with wisdom comes the ability to see past surface appearances and notice the deeper, more meaningful aspects of life. "Surely you've learned to read it. You should know, no surface shines brighter, than the light that burns beneath it." The metaphor implies that true beauty and value lie beneath the surface of things.

The final verses of the song take a more personal turn, as the singer reflects on a relationship dynamic changed by time and experience. "Now that I've seen you, stripped to the very core. I know that I need you, less than I did before." Here, the lyrics suggest that time and experience has brought about a greater understanding of oneself and others, and a deeper acceptance of what truly matters.

Line by Line Meaning

Now that you're older,
After living and experiencing more, as you grow older,

Taking the time to look,
You take the time to reflect and consider

Back over your shoulder,
Looking back at the past

On the days confusion took.
On the days when there was chaos or uncertainty

Now that you're wiser,
After gaining wisdom and knowledge

Surely you've learned to read it.
You have learned how to interpret and understand

You should know,
It's important for you to understand that

No surface shines brighter,
Nothing on the surface is more impressive

Than the light that burns beneath it.
Than the inner light and authenticity that radiates from within

Never so sure,
Despite our certainty,

We always take more,
We tend to take and want more