There are, at least, three artists known as Zoé: 1) A Mexican rock band. 2)… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, three artists known as Zoé: 1) A Mexican rock band. 2) An aka of Zoë Pollock (also, aka Zoë). 3) A French-speaking variétés françaises singer.

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.

Paz
Zoé Lyrics

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Paz en todo lo que dices
Paz en todo lo que haces
Paz en todo lo que piensas
Paz en forma de silencio
Paz en forma de afecto
Paz en todo el universo

Paz y se detiene el tiempo

Paz cuando uno esta contento
Paz cuando uno monta al viento
Paz cuando hago lo que siento
Paz cuando suelto lo que aferro
Paz aunque suene muy ingenuo

Si estas
Si estas mal
Si estas lejos
Si estas
Si estas mal
Si estas lejos

You see the world
You see the face
You see the pain behind the smile

Where does the enemy hide?

You see the world
You see the face
You see the pain behind the smile

Where does the enemy hide?

You see the world
You see the face
You see the pain behind the smile

Where does the enemy hide?

You see the world
You see the face
You see the pain behind the smile

Where does the enemy hide?

You see the world
You see the face
You see the pain behind your smile

Where does the enemy hide?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zoé's song Paz speak about finding peace in everything we do, say, and think. The song suggests that peace can come in many forms: through silence, through affection, and throughout the entire universe. It also implies that time can stop when we find peace, and that we can find peace when we are content, when we follow our intuition, and when we let go of things we hold onto. Although the idea of seeking peace may seem naive, the lyrics suggest that it is possible, even in difficult situations, and that it's worth pursuing in order to find happiness and balance.

The lines "You see the world, you see the face, you see the pain behind the smile, where does the enemy hide?" add a deeper layer of meaning to the song. They suggest that everyone has hidden pain and suffering behind their facade of happiness, and that we should seek to understand and empathize with others in order to find peace. The question "where does the enemy hide?" implies that our own understanding and empathy can help us overcome any perceived "enemies" or conflicts in our lives.

Overall, Paz is a song about finding simple yet profound moments of peace in our lives and in the world around us. It encourages us to search for peace in everything we do, and to focus on understanding and empathizing with others in order to reach a state of balance and contentment.

Line by Line Meaning

Paz en todo lo que dices
May there be peace in everything you say

Paz en todo lo que haces
May there be peace in everything you do

Paz en todo lo que piensas
May there be peace in everything you think

Paz en forma de silencio
May peace come in the form of silence

Paz en forma de afecto
May peace come in the form of affection

Paz en todo el universo
May there be peace in the entire universe

Paz y se detiene el tiempo
Peace and time stops

Paz cuando uno esta contento
Peace when one is content

Paz cuando uno monta al viento
Peace when one rides the wind

Paz cuando hago lo que siento
Peace when I do what I feel

Paz cuando suelto lo que aferro
Peace when I release what I hold onto

Paz aunque suene muy ingenuo
Peace even if it sounds naive

Si estas
If you're here

Si estas mal
If you're feeling bad

Si estas lejos
If you're far away

Si estas
If you're here

Si estas mal
If you're feeling bad

Si estas lejos
If you're far away

You see the world
You see the world

You see the face
You see the face

You see the pain behind the smile
You see the pain behind the smile