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.
Peace & Love
Zoé Lyrics
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Y una carga de metralla
De rodillas al sol
Escoja no me interesa
Ni sus guerras
Ni su dios
Grito ciego
De maldición, de radio humano
Plomo
Plomo sulfurando tu aliento
Plomo recargado en tu voz
En tu día
Tanta saliva
Malva de niña fina
Tu tu tururututuru
Peace and love
Como espuma fermentada
Quien te vende dolor
Disfrazado de placeres?
Grito ciego
Con tu cara de cañón
De maldición, de radio humano
Plomo
Plomo sulfurando tu aliento
Plomo recargado en tu voz
En tu día
Tanta saliva
Malva de niña fina
Plomo
Plomo sulfurando tu aliento
Plomo recargado en tu voz
En tu día
Tanta saliva
Malva de niña fina
Tu tu tururututuru
ZOE's song "Peace and Love" talks about the contradicting nature of human behavior. It starts with a poignant line, "Peace and love, and a load of shrapnel", which signifies the contrast between the ideals of peace and love, and the harsh reality of violence and destruction. The next line, "On your knees in the sun, choose, I am not interested in your wars, or your god", conveys the sense of helplessness and defiance against the systems of oppression, war, and religion. The use of the word "choose" highlights the importance of individual choice and free will.
The chorus "Plomo, plomo sulfurando tu aliento" translates to "Lead, lead sulfuring your breath". Here, lead symbolizes the weight of oppressive systems and how they poison and suffocate the human spirit. The repetition of the word "plomo" accentuates its significance and adds to the intensity of the message. The use of imagery like "face like a cannon" shows the violence inherent in humanity, while "radio humano" points to the power of media and how it can dehumanize and manipulate people.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace and love
The singer desires peace and love
Y una carga de metralla
But the reality is violence and warfare
De rodillas al sol
The violence is so strong that the singer feels defeated
Escoja no me interesa
The artist refuses to choose a side in the conflict
Ni sus guerras
The artist rejects the idea of participating in wars
Ni su dios
The singer rejects the militaristic and religious values that perpetuate violence
Grito ciego
The singer's cries are desperate and unheeded
Con mi cara de cañón
The artist projects strength and toughness, but this is just a facade
De maldición, de radio humano
The artist's words are full of curses and anger, but there is still some humanity left
Plomo
The artist uses the metaphor of lead to describe the weight of the violence around her
Plomo sulfurando tu aliento
The violence and hatred have become part of the very air the singer breathes
Plomo recargado en tu voz
The artist's words, like bullets, carry the deadly weight of violence
En tu día
In this moment of violence and struggle
Tanta saliva
The singer has talked and talked, but it hasn't accomplished anything
Malva de niña fina
The singer is delicate but firm, like a flower
Tu tu tururututuru
This repeated phrase is just a nonsensical sound, a reflection of the chaos around the artist
Como espuma fermentada
The pain and suffering that surrounds the artist has bubbled up like an overflowing beer
Quien te vende dolor
Who benefits from this violence and suffering?
Disfrazado de placeres?
Is violence and hatred disguised as pleasure and enjoyment?
Plomo
Again, the artist returns to the metaphor of lead to describe the weight and deadliness of the situation
Plomo sulfurando tu aliento
The violence has poisoned the air and the artist's very breath
Plomo recargado en tu voz
The artist's words, like bullets, carry the weight and power of violence
En tu día
In this moment of violence and chaos
Tanta saliva
The artist has talked and talked, but it hasn't made a difference
Malva de niña fina
The singer may seem delicate, but she is tough and resilient
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SERGIO EDUARDO ACOSTA RUSSEK, ALBERTO CABRERA LUNA, LEON RUBEN LARREGUI MARIN, ANGEL ANTO MOSQUEDA DOMINGUEZ
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