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.
Side Effects
Zoé Lyrics
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I'm deep in side effects, slowly falling over me
Inside of beautiful machines
Side effects
I'm deep in side effects, the words are melting down in time
Afraid of sorrow in the air
The same old song and you
Side effects
I'm deep in side effects, slowly falling over me
Inside of beautiful machines
Side effects, I'm deep in side effects
I'm deep in side effects and you
It's all over again
Set me free, I'm not the one
It's all over again set me free
I'm not the one
It's all over again
Ah
The lyrics to Zoé's song Side Effects seem to be describing a feeling of being lost or overwhelmed, perhaps due to the effects of technological advancement. The mention of "beautiful machines" suggests a fascination with these advancements, yet the repeated phrase "side effects" hints at a negative consequence. The words are "melting down in time," potentially indicating a struggle to keep up with the fast-paced changes of technology. The singer is "afraid of sorrow in the air," which could suggest a fear of the unknown consequences of these advancements.
The repetition of "the same old song" and "you" could suggest a longing for something familiar or comforting in the midst of all these changes. The phrase "I'm not the one" could be interpreted as feeling out of place or disconnected from this new world. Overall, the lyrics seem to be grappling with the pros and cons of technological advancement and the impact it has on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Side effects
The negative consequences of something are affecting me.
I'm deep in side effects, slowly falling over me
I'm completely immersed in the undesirable outcomes, gradually being overwhelmed by them.
Inside of beautiful machines
Despite the negative effects, I'm still surrounded by beautiful things.
The words are melting down in time
My thoughts and emotions are slowly deteriorating and becoming harder to express.
Afraid of sorrow in the air
I'm fearful of the sadness and despair that seems to permeate the atmosphere around me.
The same old song is always on my mind
I keep dwelling on the same negative thoughts and feelings, unable to break out of the cycle.
The same old song and you
I associate these negative thoughts and feelings with you.
I'm deep in side effects
The negative consequences have completely taken hold of me.
It's all over again
The same cycle of negativity is repeating itself.
Set me free, I'm not the one
I need someone to help me break free of this cycle, and I'm not the only one responsible for my state of mind.
Ah
A final expression of frustration or despair.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: ANGEL ANTO MOSQUEDA DOMINGUEZ, JESUS BAEZ CABALLERO, LEON RUBEN LARREGUI MARIN, SERGIO EDUARDO ACOSTA RUSSEK
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