Known for their live shows, the group has gained a worldwide following. With 'Living in a Magazine’ Zoot Woman established themselves on the music scene. Credited by many within the industry as one of the most important forerunners of electroclash.
Well-received by critics; NME rated the album 'Things Are What They Used To Be' 8/10 with Camilla Pia writing, “The electro-clash survivors are at their most impressive yet: combining rip-your-heart-out lyrics with instantly singable melodies and frosty synths, all tinged with the occasional flurry of string and disco riffs. This is a masterclass in modern electronic music, finessed by innovation and emotional depth.”
The Guardian’s Dave Simpson writing, “More Than Ever wraps undying love up in big keyboard stabs, Witness is an effective moody stomp, and Lonely By Your Side – a personal/existential crisis in a three-minute pop song – can hold its head up among their heroes.”
Videos including "We Won't Break", and "Memory" have achieved great success for Zoot Woman on YouTube. This album helped expose the band to a worldwide market. It features the singles "Just A Friend Of Mine", "More Than Ever", "Memory", "We Won't Break" & "Live In My Head".
It was announced on their official website that Zoot Woman were in the studio and had begun recording new material for a follow-up album.[2]
On January 1, 2013, the Zoot Woman Facebook and Twitter accounts stated that the band look forward to introducing and touring the new album Star Climbing. On December 11th 2013, Zoot Woman's new single, The Stars Are Bright was made available on iTunes, nearly one year after the initial album announcement.
Other singles from the album Star Climbing include the song Don't Tear Yourself Apart. Stuart Price said in a statement, "We recorded Star Climbing over a three year period between our studios, working on songs and lyrics until we felt like we had found the albums direction. It is our most distinctive album to date, combining all our different tastes and styles into one."
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Things Are What They Used To Be
Zoot Woman Lyrics
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I want to be far from here
Donʼt feel too safe
Let me make it clear
Take you and disappear to where itʼs safe
We need to be far from here
Where things are what they used to be
Things are what they used to be
Know weʼll find security
The way ahead is clear if I could get you near
Keep you safe
Sheltering from what could be
Desire if only we could see
Where what we believe will be
Comfort in naivety
Where you always thought youʼd be
Waking up in unity
Waiting for a time to be where
Things are what they used to be
The lyrics of Zoot Woman's song Things Are What They Used To Be express a desire to escape from the present and return to a time when things felt safer and more secure. The singer is addressing someone else and is asking them to come with him to a place where they can both feel protected and sheltered from the potential dangers of the outside world.
The singer seems to have confidence in the person he is addressing, as he believes that they will be able to find security if they are together. He talks about the need to be far away from their current surroundings, where things are not as they used to be. The emphasis on the past suggests a longing for a simpler time, before the present complexities and uncertainties that are causing anxiety.
The lyrics suggest that the singer and the person he is addressing share a desire to return to a previous time, where their beliefs felt more secure and comforting. They are seeking comfort in their naivety and want to wake up in unity, waiting for a time when things are what they used to be. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and a longing for something that is lost, emphasizing the need to feel safe and secure in an unpredictable future.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me make it clear
I need to emphasize what I want to say
I want to be far from here
I want to go away from this place
Donʼt feel too safe
This place is not secure
Take you and disappear to where itʼs safe
I want to take you to a safe place with me
We need to be far from here
It's essential for us to leave this place
Where things are what they used to be
A place where everything is the way it was before
Things are what they used to be
Everything is just how it was in the past
Confidence in you and me
I believe in you and me
Know weʼll find security
I'm confident that we will find safety
The way ahead is clear if I could get you near
I can see a clear path forward if I have you by my side
Keep you safe
I want to protect you from harm
Sheltering from what could be
I want to shield you from potential danger
Desire if only we could see
Regret that we didn't see our desires sooner
Where what we believe will be
A place where our beliefs will come true
Comfort in naivety
Feeling content in being unaware of certain things
Where you always thought youʼd be
The place where you always imagined yourself to be
Waking up in unity
To wake up together in harmony
Waiting for a time to be where
Anticipating a moment to arrive at a particular place
Things are what they used to be
A place where everything is the way it was before
Writer(s): Adam John Blake, John William Blake, Stuart Price Copyright: Elodine Songs Limited, BMG Rights Management Gmbh (Germany)
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