The first line-up was:
Jānis Lūsēns - keyboards and composing
Ainars Ašmanis - bass guitar
Andris Sīlis - guitar
Andris Reinis - percussion
Zane Grīva - keyboards
All members were students form Latvian conservatoire with average age of 20. In the beginning Zodiac played only instrumental music. Because of that time sound equipment inapplicabilities for live playing, Zodiac was a studio-type band. In 1980 Zodiac recorded their first album - legendary Disco Alliance. Though in global level this album was nothing special (many of that time space/electronic bands (e.g. Space, Kraftwerk, J.M. Jarre etc.) were playing very analogical genres), in USSR it made an explosion in music (for some reasons all previously named bands were forbidden in USSR). Disco Alliance was sold in 20 million copies in Soviet union only and it was a grand success for that time (even now it's a huge issue). For some reasons, Andris Sīlis, Zane Grīva and Ainars Ašmanis left Zodiac and in 1982 Ivars Pilka (bass guitar), Dzintars Sagens and Aivars Gudrais (both played guitar) joined the band. This line-up recorded their second album Music in the Universe, but 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 assembled band called Zodiaks (the same Zodiac, but in Latvian). Musically the new Zodiac hadn't any relationship with the old one. Now they played synthpop and electronic rock, which quite differed from Disco Alliance and Music in Universe.
Line-up was:
Jānis Lūsēns - keyboards and composing
Maija Lūsēna - vocals
Zigfrīds Muktupāvels - vocals and violin
Dzintars Sagens - guitar
Gatis Zvirgzdiņš - keyboards
As the line-up shows, Zodiaks was vocal-instrumental band. Their biggest success was in 1987 in music festival Liepājas dzintars (held almost every year in Liepāja) where they got the first place in the contest. In 1989 Zodiaks released album In Memoriam which contained only instrumental pieces. Later line-up changed again - Gatis Zvirgzdiņš and Dzintars Sagens (replaced by Aivars Gudrais again) left the group. Zodiaks disbanded in 1991, when one of vocalists - Zigfrīds Muktupāvels joined another band Bet Bet. Zodiac last reunited in 1996 for releasing album Dedication, which was actually reissued In Memoriam.
Zodiac
Zodiaks Lyrics
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Scorpios, Virgos, Aquarians
Oh, searchin' for the sign that goes with their own sign of the
zodiac
[Zodiac]
Oh, Geminis, Librans, Taurians
Pisceans, Ariens, Cancerians
They're searchin' for the sign that goes with their own sign of
zodiac [Zodiac]
Of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus
Pluto, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Power from the planets of their own side of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
[Zodiacs]
[Zodiacs]
[Zodiacs]
We're all born under the sun [Under the sun]
Affected by the pull of the moon
Regis and the born of the end
It's the zodiac, zodiac fate
Oh, Capricorns, Leos, Sagittarians
Scorpios, Virgos, Aquarians
Oh, searchin' for the sign that goes with their own sign of the
zodiac
[Zodiac]
Oh, Geminis, Librans, Taurians
Pisceans, Ariens, Cancerians
They're searchin' for the sign that goes with their own sign of
the
zodiac [Zodiac]
Of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Capricorns
Leos
Saggitarians
Scorpios [Scorpios]
Virgos [Virgos]
Aquarians [Aquarians]
Geminis [Geminis, Geminis]
Librans [Librans, Librans]
Taurians [Taurians, Taurians]
Pisceans [Pisceans, Pisceans]
Arians [Arians, Arians, Arians]
Cancerians [Cancerians, Cancerians]
Zodiac
The lyrics of Zodiac by Zodiaks are about people searching for compatibility and understanding within their signs of the zodiac. The song lists out each sign, from Capricorn to Cancer, highlighting the search for a fitting partner or understanding of who they are as individuals. The chorus repeats the phrase "searchin' for the sign that goes with their own sign of the zodiac," emphasizing the importance of finding harmony and connection with the celestial bodies that govern their lives. The song's bridge references the various planets that relate to each zodiac sign, further building on the idea that the cosmos play a role in shaping our identities and relationships.
This song reflects the idea that one's zodiac sign can have a significant impact on their personality traits and relationships. It also speaks to the universal human desire for connection and understanding, which can be found through exploring and embracing our astrological signs. Ultimately, Zodiac encourages listeners to appreciate the ways in which the stars above shape our lives and to seek out connections with others who share our cosmic DNA.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Capricorns, Leos, Sagittarians
Addressing those born under Capricorn, Leo, and Sagittarius sun signs
Scorpios, Virgos, Aquarians
Also addressing those born under Scorpio, Virgo, and Aquarius sun signs
Oh, searchin' for the sign that goes with their own sign of the zodiac
Commenting on the tendency of people to look for astrological signs that are compatible with their own
[Zodiac]
Repetition of the song's title
Oh, Geminis, Librans, Taurians
Addressing those born under Gemini, Libra, and Taurus sun signs
Pisceans, Ariens, Cancerians
Also addressing those born under Pisces, Aries, and Cancer sun signs
They're searchin' for the sign that goes with their own sign of the zodiac
Continuing the commentary on the search for compatibility within astrology
Of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Repeating the title and emphasizing the central theme of the song
Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus
Listing some of the planets that have influence over astrology-based predictions
Pluto, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
Continuing the list of influential planets and celestial bodies
Power from the planets of their own side of the zodiac [Zodiac]
Commenting on the effectiveness of astrological predictions based on one's sun sign
We're all born under the sun [Under the sun]
Stating that everyone is born under the same sun and therefore has a sun sign
Affected by the pull of the moon
Acknowledging the influence of the moon and its phases in astrology
Regis and the born of the end
Unclear meaning or possible word scramble
It's the zodiac, zodiac fate
Repeating the song's title and emphasizing the role of astrology in one's destiny or fate
Capricorns
Leos
Saggitarians
Scorpios [Scorpios]
Virgos [Virgos]
Aquarians [Aquarians]
Geminis [Geminis, Geminis]
Librans [Librans, Librans]
Taurians [Taurians, Taurians]
Pisceans [Pisceans, Pisceans]
Arians [Arians, Arians, Arians]
Cancerians [Cancerians, Cancerians]
Repeating the sun sign names and possibly emphasizing their importance in astrology
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.