1) A Mexican rock band, that's not not afraid of experimenting, with a modern sound, an eclectic style, some British influences & overall, their music's sophisticated without loss of rock energy. Their lyrics cover many subjects / feelings, with the same level of sophistication that their music shows, plus honesty. They usually write songs in Spanish, sometimes in English or a combination of both languages.
They began as a band in 1994; as time went by, the band changed members several times until the definite lineup stuck in 1997 with León Larregui (vocals and guitar), Sergio Acosta (guitar), Beto Cabrera (drums), Ángel Mosqueda (bass) and Chucho Báez (keyboards). Then the band made a demo and many gigs on their own with the little resources that they had; with all that, Zoé began to call the attention of the hispanic radio stations in the U.S. Later in 1998, Zoé signed a record deal with Sony Music Mexico and began making their first record in 2000; this album, self titled, came out and quickly became a favorite of the audience in Mexico; after that, the band performed songs in soundracks of movies such as 'Amar Te Duele', 'Ladies Night' and 'The Dreamer'.
Fast forward to 2003. Zoé, along with producer Phil Vinall (Placebo, Elastica, Pulp), recorded their second album called 'Rocanlover', which became more successful than the first one thanks to hit songs like 'Peace & Love' and 'Veneno', which aired in several TV countdowns.
In 2005, after three years of working together, Zoé left Sony Music because of the lack of real interest that this record label had in them and signed a new deal with Noiselab; with a newfound belief in record labels, Zoé made an EP called 'The Room', which debuted at the top of the rankings in Mexico. This EP includes, among others, the song 'Dead' (first single); also,are including "She Comes" and "Morning Watts" as new songs and also some remixes of "Dead" by great electronic artists from Mexico such as Sonido Lasser Drakkar or Los Dynamite, plus a couple of videos.
On July 12th, 2006; Zoé (now wih Rodrigo Guardiola in the drums) presented their more recent production, "Memo Rex Commander y el Corazón atómico de la Vía Láctea", a sophisticate, layered production, which tops several magazines' rankings. Both Zoé and producer Phil Vinall worked very hard in Tornillo, Texas, a remote town in the desert, to get "Memo Rex" finished.
In fall 2006, Zoé headlined the Rockampeonato Tour, along with other Noiselab signees like Los Dynamite and Los Odio!, which held shows at cities like Mérida, Guadalajara and many others. This is the biggest tour Zoé has been a part of since they were formed.
In 2007 Zoé recorded "281107", a live album that celebrates their first 10 years as a band, it was recorded on the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, this recording went platinum pretty quickly which is something unusual for live recordings in Mexico. On November 11th 2008 "Repileptric" Zoé's seventh studio album was released.
2) An alias of Zoë Pollock (b. in Peckham, London, UK - aka Zoë, Zoe, Hepzibah Broom & Pollack), is a pop / rock / folk singer who began her career in the mid-80s, dated Martin Glover (aka Youth, who produced her early work), released three solo albums (two as Zoë, another as Hepzibah Broom) & several singles. She is now a member of Mama.
Her 1991 début, Scarlet Red And Blue (originally, released as Zoë's Scarlet Red And Blue), contained Sunshine On A Rainy Day & "Lightning" (aka Sunshine On A Rainy Day & Lightning, with 'Zoe' spelling), which have been her biggest hits, to date (peaking at #4 & #37, respectively - on the UK chart).
In 1996, Zoë re-emerged - still with M & G Records & bringing a revamped image / style / sound - releasing an americana-styled rock album, Hammer.
Re-emerging again, around 2008, she has released Hepzibah Broom (as Hephzibah Broom) & formed female folk duo 'Mama' (with singer Sarah McQuaid - their début release is Crow Coyote Buffalo).
3) A French-speaking variétés françaises singer, whose tune "Je Porte Un Toast" sounds like a cross between Françoise Hardy & Lamb.
Frío
Zoé Lyrics
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Demonios de una polución, no
Sirena colgada del cielo
Revólver pornográfico
Superhipnotizadores
Pájaros invertebrados son
Noticiero diferido
Frío
Frío cuando tus ojos creen que debo ser
Como tú crees que es mejor vivir y ser
Aliento de bélico acento
Demonios de una polución, no
Sirena colgada del cielo
Revólver pornográfico
Superhipnotizadores
Pájaros invertebrados son
Noticiero diferido
Transmisiones invertidas
Frío
Frío cuando me hablas
Frío cuando tus ojos creen que debo ser
Como tú crees que es mejor vivir y ser
Frío
Frío cuando me hablas
Frío cuando tus ojos creen que debo ser
Como tú crees que es mejor vivir y ser
Frío
The lyrics of ZOE's song "Frío" have a dark and intense feeling that seem to paint a picture of a society that is polluted and corrupted by violent tendencies. The words describe the stifling atmosphere of a place where everything is controlled and manipulated by powerful forces that use media and other tools to indoctrinate people into accepting certain rules and behaviors. The song's title, "Frío" (which means "cold" in Spanish), is an effective descriptor of the emotional void that pervades this world.
The opening lines of "Aliento de bélico acento / Demonios de una polución, no" evoke images of war and destruction, while the "revólver pornográfico" suggests a disturbing blend of violence and sexuality. The images of "superhipnotizadores" and "transmisiones invertidas" point to a world where mind control and manipulation are the norm, and where even the news is unreliable and distorted. The repeated phrase "Frío" at the end of each stanza reinforces the sense of emptiness and disconnection that pervades the lyrics.
At its core, "Frío" seems to be a commentary on the dangers of giving in to societal pressures and norms that do not align with our own values and truths. The song encourages listeners to remain true to themselves and to resist the forces that seek to control and manipulate us.
Line by Line Meaning
Aliento de bélico acento
The breath of a warrior's accent
Demonios de una polución, no
Demons of pollution, not
Sirena colgada del cielo
A siren hanging from the sky
Revólver pornográfico
Pornographic revolver
Superhipnotizadores
Super-hypnotizers
Pájaros invertebrados son
Birds without a backbone
Noticiero diferido
Deferred news report
Transmisiones invertidas
Inverted transmissions
Frío cuando tus ojos creen que debo ser, Como tú crees que es mejor vivir y ser
Cold when your eyes believe I should be how you think it's best to live and be
Frío cuando me hablas, Frío cuando tus ojos creen que debo ser, Como tú crees que es mejor vivir y ser
Cold when you talk to me, cold when your eyes believe I should be how you think it's best to live and be
Frío
Cold
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sergio Eduardo Acosta Russek, Jesus Baez Caballero, Alberto Cabrera Luna, Leon Ruben Larregui Marin, Angel Antonio Mosqueda Dominguez
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