Zola Blood’s first recordings emerged from their windowless rehearsal room in 2014. Their dark, rumbling debut 'Grace' garnered interest from blogs worldwide and was quickly followed by the minimal 'Meridian', which struck a more euphoric note. Both tracks reached the top of the Hype Machine chart. Reflecting the band's love of club music, 'Meridian' was remixed by Berlin producer Applescal, introducing the electronic pop act to a new audience, including the BBC's Lauren Laverne.
In 2015, Zola Blood teamed up with Richard Formby on the second EP, 'Play Out/Pieces of the Day'. They established a richer and more layered sound, experimenting with modular synths and outboard gear in an intense and lengthy studio session spanning south London and Leeds. The EP earned them a late night slot at Secret Garden Party in the summer of the same year. In 2016, they began work on their debut LP, 'Infinite Games'. Having decided to self-produce, the band spent months experimenting and honing their studio skills. They worked with upcoming engineers David Oversby-Powell and Loz Curran, as well as collaborating with Oli Bayston (Boxed In) and Duncan Toothill (Little Cub). 'Heartbeat' was the first single, released in July 2016, and blended pop sensibilities with a minimal techno influences. 'Islands' followed on New Years Eve and featured on a host of major Spotify playlists, including the US New Music Friday playlist. Infinite Games was released in May 2017, initially for download and later in limited edition deluxe 12".
Grace
Zola Blood Lyrics
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Now we're running.
It's all gone now,
To do that dance for your memory
To give up a time that's been lost.
In the day time, the quiet will make it quieter
It only serves to show there's no spring in you, boy
Only autumn mellow.
Like an open fist through carton
Don't leave the fight,
We'll make it last
To see that you do not have something that we have
Took a long walk
Now we're running,
It's all gone now
We'll lose the light in the day
Keep in time to your watch
In the day time, the quiet will make it quieter
It only serves to show there's no spring in you, boy
Only autumn mellow.
It cuts you up, it cuts you up
Like an open fist through carton
Don't leave the fight,
We'll make it last
To see that you do not have something that we have
Carried away, I got carried away.
I'm carried away, I got carried away.
Like a ship without a sailor
A voice in gale
Carried away, I got carried away.
The lyrics to Zola Blood's song Grace paint a vivid picture of a person who is struggling to come to terms with a lost love. The singer has taken a long walk, and now they are running, seeking to escape the pain that is cutting them up like an open fist through carton. They find solace in the memories of their past love, but the quiet of the day only serves to make the silence louder. The imagery of autumn mellow highlights the sadness and melancholy of the situation, with the singer understanding that there is no spring left in their life. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation, with the refrain "Don't leave the fight, We'll make it last," showcasing the singer's desire to hold onto hope and not give up.
The lyrics are highly metaphorical and open to interpretation, but they seem to be saying that the singer is still mourning the loss of their love and struggling to move on. They are carrying a heavy burden, and the weight of their sadness is overwhelming. However, the song also offers a sense of hope and resilience, with the chorus "To see that you do not have something that we have" suggesting that the singer still has something to give and that they can find a way to heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a long walk
We took some time to ponder and reflect.
Now we're running.
We're now taking action and making things happen.
It's all gone now,
The past is over and done with, and we can't change it.
To do that dance for your memory
To create a lasting tribute to someone we've lost.
To give up a time that's been lost.
To let go of what we can't recover and move forward.
In the day time, the quiet will make it quieter
During the day, when things are already calm, our silence is even more pronounced.
It only serves to show there's no spring in you, boy
Your lack of energy and vitality is becoming more and more apparent.
Only autumn mellow.
You're settling into a slower, more relaxed phase of life.
It cuts you up, it cuts you up
These difficult circumstances are causing you a lot of pain.
Like an open fist through carton
The pain feels sharp and unyielding, like a hand punching through cardboard.
Don't leave the fight,
Don't give up, keep pushing through.
We'll make it last
We'll persevere and make this moment count.
To see that you do not have something that we have
We want to show you how much we've gained or accomplished, and that you're capable of doing the same.
We'll lose the light in the day
As time passes, things may become darker or more challenging.
Keep in time to your watch
Stay mindful of the time and make every moment count.
Carried away, I got carried away.
I was overcome with emotion and lost control of my actions.
Like a ship without a sailor
Lost and without direction, adrift on the open sea.
A voice in gale
A small, fragile thing struggling to be heard in the midst of powerful forces.
Carried away, I got carried away.
Once again, I was emotionally overwhelmed and lost my sense of control.
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paolasanchez5342
En verdad hacen muy buena musica, ¡son grandes!
me gustaría que todo el mundo los conociera
@yejilee7029
NO WORDS. JUST LOVE IT.
@stephenbyrne3512
'in the day time the quiet will make you quieter and only serves to show there's no spring in you boy - only autumn and love'
beautiful lyrics and stunning melodic 'feedback synth' Zola Blood you are amazing - saw a post for this on vanscene.ca
@jesuslopezsalinas413
Desde que aparecio en Majestic por alla del 2013, 2014... Soy fan de Zola Blood..... Meridian fue la primer cancion que escuche de ellos y quede fascinado....
@bartjw1
Best music....tank you.😍
@bouncybunnys
This is beautiful 💕
@kylimora7817
Beauty
@semaalkassab8643
iTunes Radio brought me here ! so thankful
@mariabs7350
Amazing!!!!!
@bridgetwatts7838
Gorgeous voice