They released their first single, "Never Leave", on Double Denim Records on 7 November 2011, and played a BBC Radio 6 introducing session at Maida Vale for Steve Lamacq the same week. The band subsequently signed to Play It Again Sam. Their second single "We Should Be Swimming" was released in February 2012 and was Zane Lowe's Hottest Record In The World on his BBC Radio 1 show, on the 11 January 2012. The band also received features in the UK press, including a two page spread in Q (magazine),"New Band Of The Day" on the Guardian website & a mention in the Independent's "Music One's To Watch Lists: This millennium’s school yard brawl".
The band released their debut album "Language" on 14 May,2012 and supported Keane on their 2012 UK tour. They released their third single "Silver Tongue" in April 2012 which was once again made Zane Lowe's Hottest Record In The World on his BBC Radio 1 show.
The band unceremoniously split via facebook when their slick, emotional indie was met with an insouciant shrug on June 5, 2014. They released a final 10-track mini-album entitled Stutter on July 21, 2014. It is a collection of studio and home recordings the band "didn't want to fester on a hard drive somewhere". NME reported that 'To be fair, it’s glossy and cohesive for an outtakes record, but aside from the subtle, groove-laden title track, nothing here really competes for your attention. Now is the winter of their discontent.'
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Games
Zulu Winter Lyrics
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What to do now I don't remember that
So I seat and trace a line
Just to make it clear what mine but it
Get fame it get blood by the rush of feet following a heard
So keep yourself dignify
None of this game swill make him stay
Keep yourself dignify
What this a ritual that you and I follow just to feel control
We join hands they intertwine I got you and we begin to climb
For star We'v done this before
You say we already now im not sure
So come now you see is bad what to the part where you have to
Why must it be like this?
So keep yourself dignify
None of this game swill make him stay
Keep yourself dignify
None of this game swill make him stay
Ohh ohhh
Ohh ohh
Ohh ohhh
Ohhh ohhh
It seems honestly that I v been push to the limit I've been told in a simple fact
But What I to do now I don't remember
So keep yourself dignify
None of this game swill make him stay
Keep yourself dignify
None of this game swill make him stay
The lyrics of “Games” by Zulu Winter speak about feeling pushed to the limit and being told what to do. The singer is struggling to remember what he needs to do, so he draws a line to establish what is important to him. The rush of fame and followers appears to bring out the worst in people, so he advises to keep oneself dignified and not participate in any games that will not make someone stay. The phrase "None of this games will make him stay" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting that the singer is tired of feeling like he has to play games to keep someone interested in him. He questions why relationships have to be like a game and expresses the hope that people can find a way to connect with each other more genuinely.
The line "We join hands they intertwine I got you and we begin to climb for a star" suggests that the singer is looking for support and stability in a relationship. However, he is also questioning whether the relationship is worth pursuing if it means playing games and losing his dignity. The chorus drives home the message that playing games will not ultimately help a relationship and that true connection requires mutual respect and honesty. The song's rhythm is very upbeat, which contrasts with the lyrics' message of feeling constrained and uncertain. It is an effective way of conveying the confusion and deep emotion associated with feeling pushed to the limit.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems honestly that I've been pushed to a limit I've been told in a simple fact
I feel like I've been overwhelmed with information and expectations.
What to do now I don't remember that
I don't know what my next move should be.
So I seat and trace a line just to make it clear what mine but it
I try to figure out my own path but it's not always clear.
Get fame it get blood by the rush of feet following a heard
The desire for fame can be dangerous and can lead to people blindly following the crowd.
So keep yourself dignify None of this game swill make him stay
It's important to maintain your dignity and not get caught up in games, which won't make someone stay.
What this a ritual that you and I follow just to feel control
Are we just going through the motions to feel a sense of control?
We join hands they intertwine I got you and we begin to climb
We work together to climb towards our goals.
For star We'v done this before You say we already now im not sure
We've been here before but I'm not sure we know what we're doing.
So come now you see is bad what to the part where you have to Why must it be like this?
It's frustrating when things have to be difficult and there doesn't seem to be a clear reason why.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
milly smith
I miss you guys!! Hope you make more music one day ❤️ this song really takes me back to high school
Marie J
Qu'est-ce que je peux adorer cette musique ! J'ai l'impression de m'évader à chaque écoute. Comme ci mon âme s'en allait le temps de l'écoute, et laissait mon enveloppe charnelle sur place... Je ne cesserais surement jamais de savourer cette symphonie.
Nicky C
The cinematography/visual work was breathtaking, many greats minds involved in this creation.
SilenceIsStill
This song is so great. I love how the date is 2012 but teleports me back to the funk 80s style. I love that!
Patra Byrne
YES WELL DONE ZULU WINTER! You've got your breakthrough!
Sakura Voyage
really hope to see them live at a festival or something soon!
Shauna Byrne
If you get the chance to see them play live, go see them, they are fucking unbelievable. :D
Brian Il Meison Alarcón
Awesome song, awesome video, awesome band!
ganjemore
GREAT SONG!! GREAT BAND!!
Romero Schroeder
love this band!