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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You & I
Zoot Woman Lyrics
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Lose your disappointment
Promises made on plastic
What is it you´re asking?
You and I
Just work it out
You gave me your hand
And now I need something more
I knew it was there
Cos you seemed to care
So tell me what that was for
Talking nothing to me
Single in your company
Must be your intention
I feel I´m left with no surprises
You and I
Can work it out
When I couldn´t stand
You gave me your hand
And now I need something more
I knew it was there
Cos you seemed to care
So tell me what that was for
If we try
To work it out
Fill my heart with love
Not letters later
Only take your time I wonder
What it is you´re after
You and I
Go through our life
When I couldn´t stand
You gave me your hand
And now I need something more
I knew it was there
Cos you seemed to care
So tell me what that was for
The song "You & I" by Zoot Woman is about a relationship that is going through a difficult patch, but the singer is hopeful that they can work through it. The first verse talks about staying in the moment and not being disappointed in what has happened so far. The next line "promises made on plastic" refers to empty promises that may have been made but didn't really mean anything. The singer is asking their partner what it is they really want from this relationship.
The chorus repeats the line "you and I can work it out" showcasing the singer's hopeful attitude towards the relationship. The second verse begins by describing how the singer was feeling lost and their partner helped them by giving them a hand. However, now the singer needs something more from the relationship and is questioning what their partner's true intentions are. They feel like they are not getting any clear signals from their partner and there are no surprises left in the relationship.
The bridge of the song suggests that if they both try to work it out, then they can fill each other's hearts with love instead of just writing letters later. The singer is wondering what their partner is really after and wants them to take their time and figure it out. The last chorus repeats the hopeful message that they can work through their problems and go through life together.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay and hold the moment
Take a pause and savor the current moment
Lose your disappointment
Let go of your past regrets and disappointments
Promises made on plastic
Commitments or promises made without sincerity or durability
What is it you´re asking?
What's the motivation behind your request or inquiry?
You and I, just work it out
We can resolve our issues together, by communicating and finding a solution
When I couldn't stand, you gave me your hand
You supported me and helped me when I was struggling
And now I need something more, I knew it was there
I appreciate your previous help, but I'm still searching for something deeper
Cos you seemed to care, so tell me what that was for
You acted as if you cared, so can you explain your previous actions or intentions?
Talking nothing to me, Single in your company
You're not communicating with me and it feels like you're purposely distant
Must be your intention
It seems like you deliberately want to keep me at a distance
I feel I'm left with no surprises
I already know what to expect from you, nothing more or less
If we try to work it out
If we put in the effort to overcome our issues
Fill my heart with love, not letters later
Demonstrate your love and affection through actions, not just words or gestures after the fact
Only take your time I wonder, what it is you're after
I don't want to rush you, but I'm curious about your intentions and motivations
You and I, go through our life
We'll face life and its challenges together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: STUART PRICE, ADAM JOHN BLAKE, JOHN BLAKE
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