Zodiac are at least 15 artists:

1) Zodiac is a Blues Rock Band from … Read Full Bio ↴Zodiac are at least 15 artists:

1) Zodiac is a Blues Rock Band from Muenster/Germany, formed in 2011 and consisting of Members from Misery Speaks, Long Distance Calling and Rocketchief. Their self titled Demo came out in December 2011. Their first album called "A bit of devil" will be released on May 25th. (http://zodiak-rock.com/).
Once Drummer Janosch Rathmer (Long Distance Calling) started jamming with guitar-wizard Nick van Delft in 2010 both decided that the songs that rose from their sessions had to meet the ears. So they soon joined forces with Stephan Gall (Guitar) and Robert Kahr (Bass, Organ) (both play also in Rocketchief) to form the bluesdriven, heavy and sometimes psychedelic rock-formation that should go by the name of Zodiac.

The four musicians combine a longtime experience in the game and a common will to create interesting music. You can hear the influences of the classics: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden just to name a few.

Discography:
Demo 2011
A Bit of Devil
A Hiding Place
Sonic Child

2) ZODIAC is a project that is built on various sub genres of music from EBM to Blackmetal industrial all the way through to power noise. Zodiak was formed in the late winter of 2007 which consisted only of Mike and James who many years before had two project together both formerly of The Trinity Project and Stasis. decided to build a project with no limitations a few months later Samantha joined Zodiak. Zodiak consists of Three main members:

Mike Kemp - Programmer, Guitar
James Patz - Vocals , Minor Programmer , Sampling
Samantha Merlin - Back up Vocals, Preaching Vocals
Nick Comeau - Live support

http://www.myspace.com/zodiak666/

3) Zodiac (Зодиак/Zodiaks) was a Soviet and Latvian space disco / electronic synthpop band from Riga, Latvia. Founded in 1979 and led by keyboardist and composer Juris Kulakovs, it was called Arka (The Arch). In the very same year, while recording their first album, Kulakovs left the band because of a disagreement with the rest of the members. Keyboardist and composer Jānis Lūsēns took leadership. In 1980, the band was renamed to Zodiac.

The first line-up was:
Jānis Lūsēns - keyboards and composing
Ainārs Ašmanis - bass guitar
Andris Sīlis - guitar
Andris Reinis - percussion
Zane Grīva - keyboards

All of the members were students at the Latvian State Conservatory. In the beginning, Zodiac played instrumental music only. Since sound equipment during that time was ill-suited to live shows, Zodiac was a studio-type band. In 1980, Zodiac recorded their first album - Disco Alliance. It resembled the type of synthesized electronic music similar to Space, Kraftwerk and Jean-Michel Jarre. Disco Alliance sold 20 million copies in the USSR.

Andris Sīlis, Zane Grīva and Ainārs Ašmanis left Zodiac, and in 1982, Ivars Pilka (bass guitar), Dzintars Sāgens and Aivars Gudrais (both played guitars) joined the band. This line-up recorded their second album Music in the Universe. After recording it, Zodiac broke up. Although Music in Universe didn't reach Disco Alliance's commercial success, it was also well-appreciated by listeners.

In 1987, Jānis Lūsēns formed a band called Zodiaks (the same Zodiac, but in Latvian). Musically, the new Zodiac was unlike the former band. Now they played synthpop and electronic rock, which was quite different from Disco Alliance and Music in Universe.

Line-up was:
Jānis Lūsēns - keyboards and composing
Maija Lūsēna - vocals
Zigfrīds Muktupāvels - vocals and violin
Dzintars Sāgens - guitar
Gatis Zvirgzdiņš - keyboards

As the line-up shows, Zodiaks was a vocal-instrumental band. Their biggest success was in 1987 at the music festival Liepājas dzintars (held almost every year in the West Latvian city of Liepāja) where they won first place. In 1989 Zodiaks released the album In Memoriam, which contained only instrumental pieces. Later, the line-up changed again - Gatis Zvirgzdiņš and Dzintars Sāgens (replaced by Aivars Gudrais again) quit. Zodiaks disbanded in 1991, when one of vocalists - Zigfrīds Muktupāvels, joined another band, Bet Bet.

Zodiac last reunited in 1996 to release their album Dedication, which was actually reissued as In Memoriam.

Discography:
Disco Alliance
Music in the Universe
Music From the Films
In Memoriam

4) Zodiac is a Swedish eurodance act consisting of Elise Myrberg and Jemma Myrberg. They were produced by Håkan Lidbo. Singles: "I Believe". Also went by the name Jemma & Elise.

5) Zodiac is a German eurodance act, produced by Joadd One. Singles: "Ever More"

6) The Zodiac: Cosmic Sounds (also known, less correctly, as either The Zodiac by Cosmic Sounds, or Cosmic Sounds by The Zodiac - the sleevenotes were unclear) was a collaborative concept album on the theme of the signs of the Zodiac. It was issued by Elektra Records in 1967 and featured early use of the Moog synthesizer by Paul Beaver, with music written by Mort Garson, words by Jacques Wilson, and narration by Cyrus Faryar.

7) Zodiac is an Austrian Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2006. They released one full lenght album in 2010, but after signing to Noisehead Records, they changed their name to Blasphemist

8) ZODIAC is an alter-ego band from the Japanese horror punk band BALZAC.

The origins of this band date to 2004, when Japanese horror punk band BALZAC first released a CD entitled Zodiac Killer under the name of Zodiac and by playing live events under that name too. Both the name and lyrics of the band, as well as the merchandise, are based on the famous North American serial killer know as the Zodiac Killer. This cold-blooded assassin gained much recognition for his cruel killings and encrypted letters that he sent both to the police and newspapers. He was never caught. In 2006 the band created the Zodiac Fan Club (Z.F.C.), an off-shoot of the Fiendish Club dedicated to the new band and only available for Japanese residents. They also released the first and so far only full-length album, Beware On Halloween. The musical style of Zodiac's songs have the same sound and style as old Balzac songs during that band's first years of existence. As they do with Balzac, the band has also released toys and clothing under Zodiac's name and image.

9) Zodiac is a Dark hardcore from Bremen, influenced by classic Bremen bands (acme, morser, systral, etc.). They've released a 10" so far. http://www.myspace.com/zodiac

10) Zodiac is a drum and bass producer

11) Zodiac was a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1984. Released two demos and full-length called Hot Line.

12) Zodiac was a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1988. Released one album called First.

13) Zodiac is a death/thrash metal band from Pribyslav, Czech Republic
Members:
Kebosh - Bass
Mirek - Drums
Martin - Guitars
Tom - Guitars, Vocals
Paul - Guitars (2011-present)
Mojza - Bass (2012-present)

Discography:
Bůh Tě Hledá (1998)
I Love You (2000)
Never Say Never (2013)
Official site: http://www.zodiac-band.com/

14) Zodiac is an Australian doom metal band formed in 2010. They released a self-titled demo in February 2013 and a demo track "Come Samhain" in October of the same year.
http://zodiacheavymetal.bandcamp.com/

15) Zodiac is also a rap group from Cegléd, Hungary formed in 2012. Members are Domino, Kajsztro, Penge B, Pilwax and Roka.
https://www.facebook.com/ZodiacMuzik/

Downtown
Zodiac Lyrics

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Rumblin' on your mind
You've been wastin' time
Celebrate your inner state
Captive soul ain't playin' games
One lie won't crush your mind

Bright lights are shining
Big city diamonds

Where are you now?
Bright lights are shining
Big city diamonds
Can you feel it now?

We're going downtown where nobody knows your name
We're going downtown where nobody knows your name

Hookers and hustlers don't seem to care
‘Bout your simple life, it ain't fair
You ain't comin' home tonight
So long to your nine to five
Keep on walkin', make up your mind
Make up your mind

Bright lights are shining
Big city diamonds
Where are you now?
Bright lights are shining
Big city diamonds
Can you feel it now?

We're going downtown where nobody knows your name
We're going downtown where nobody knows your name
Nobody knows!

We're going downtown where nobody knows your name

Overall Meaning

In the song "Downtown" by Zodiac, the lyrics suggest a desire for escapism from the mundane everyday life. The song begins with "Rumblin' on your mind, you've been wastin' time" which implies a feeling of restlessness and dissatisfaction with one's current situation. The lyrics "Celebrate your inner state, captive soul ain't playin' games" could suggest the importance of self-reflection and finding a sense of freedom within oneself instead of seeking it externally. The next line, "One lie won't crush your mind" could refer to the notion that sometimes it's okay to tell a white lie to protect ourselves from the expectations of others.

As the song progresses, the lyrics "We're going downtown where nobody knows your name" suggest the desire to escape and be anonymous in a bustling urban environment. The idea of being in a place where nobody knows your name allows for a sense of freedom and adventure where one can escape their everyday routine. The line "Hookers and hustlers don't seem to care ‘bout your simple life, it ain't fair" implies an acknowledgement of the harsh realities of city living and the sometimes unfairness of life. However, the lyrics "Keep on walkin', make up your mind" suggest the importance of taking action to change one's situation instead of remaining stagnant.

Overall, "Downtown" by Zodiac is a song about the desire for freedom and escape from the mundane everyday life. The lyrics suggest the importance of self-reflection and taking action to make a change. The idea of going downtown where nobody knows your name provides a sense of excitement and adventure, while also acknowledging the harsh realities of the urban environment.

Line by Line Meaning

Rumblin' on your mind
Your thoughts are chaotic and disordered.

You've been wastin' time
You've been spending your time ineffectively, without purpose.

Celebrate your inner state
Embrace your emotional and mental state, no matter its condition.

Captive soul ain't playin' games
Your true self is not playing around or being insincere.

One lie won't crush your mind
A single untruth won't damage your mental or emotional state.

Bright lights are shining Big city diamonds Where are you now?
You are surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the big city, and you must ask yourself where you stand in it all.

Can you feel it now?
Are you able to sense and understand your surroundings?

We're going downtown where nobody knows your name
We will be heading to the bustling city centre where you can be anonymous and unrecognizable.

Hookers and hustlers don't seem to care ‘Bout your simple life, it ain't fair
The sex workers and criminals in the area don't take notice of your ordinary life, which seems unfair.

You ain't comin' home tonight So long to your nine to five
You won't be returning home tonight, and your regular day job is a thing of the past.

Keep on walkin', make up your mind Make up your mind
Keep moving forward and make a decision that you will stick to.

Nobody knows!
You are now completely unknown and unrecognized in this big city.

Contributed by Sophia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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