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.
Mars 200
Zoé Lyrics
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It's raining on Mars
The news said that very soon
Planet Earth is going to die
"My god!" she said
With tears in her eyes
"I don't believe what they're saying"
While falling apart
"Oh, I never meant to hurt you"
"Hey! The time has come now for us to see
To realize now
That something is wrong
With human kind"
The preacher said
We gather on silver square
And looked at the sky
The blue pearl of universe
Is pink and ready to explode
Old men are trembling in terror
Some others fight for the telescope
Reporters pose for the cameras
Oh, we never meant to hurt you!
Oh, we never meant to hurt you!
Oh, we never meant
Oh, we never meant
Oh, we never meant to hurt you!
The song "Mars 200" by ZOE is a poetic yet harrowing warning about the destructive path of humanity. The opening lines evokes a sense of isolation with the call to "wake up and come alone," followed by the realization that even on a distant planet like Mars, it is raining. This contrasts with the grim news that Planet Earth is going to die, a realization that brings one of the singers in the song to tears. The understanding that destruction is inevitable is made clear through the repetition of the line "Oh, we never meant to hurt you!"
The words of a preacher during a gathering on a silver square urge humanity to realize that something is wrong with our kind. The sighting of a pink, almost explosive Blue Pearl of the universe represents the fact that we are slowly destroying our own home. Old men tremble in terror while others fight for the telescope, and reporters pose for the cameras - a commentary on how we are more concerned with capturing the moment than addressing the problem.
Overall, "Mars 200" is a powerful commentary on humanity's destructive tendencies and the sorrow that comes with realizing the ultimate consequence of our actions. It challenges us to take responsibility for our actions before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up and come alone
Be present and alert by yourself
It's raining on Mars
There is precipitation on the planet Mars
The news said that very soon
Planet Earth is going to die
Reports suggest that Earth will soon be destroyed
"My god!" she said
With tears in her eyes
"I don't believe what they're saying"
She screamed at the red sky
While falling apart
"Oh, I never meant to hurt you"
A person expresses disbelief and regret over the news of Earth's destruction
"Hey! The time has come now for us to see
To realize now
That something is wrong
With human kind"
The preacher said
A preacher speaks to a group, urging them to acknowledge humanity's failings
We gather on silver square
And looked at the sky
The blue pearl of universe
Is pink and ready to explode
People come together to witness the unusual sky event and feel fear and uncertainty about the future
Old men are trembling in terror
Some others fight for the telescope
Reporters pose for the cameras
Oh, we never meant to hurt you!
Oh, we never meant to hurt you!
Oh, we never meant
Oh, we never meant
Oh, we never meant to hurt you!
In the face of impending doom, different people react with fear, aggression, and regret
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alberto Cabrera Luna, Angel Antonio Mosqueda Dominguez, Jesus Baez Caballero, Leon Ruben Larregui Marin, Sergio Eduardo Acosta Russek
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