About the Song
"Saved by Zero" is a song by the English new wave band the Fixx, released by MCA Records in the UK on 15 April 1983, followed by a US release on 12 May 1983. It was the lead single off their second studio album, Reach the Beach, and is one of the group's best known hits. Their signature song is the follow-up single "One Thing Leads to Another".
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
"Saved By Zero" can be read as an exploration of themes surrounding emptiness and the desire for connection. For many listeners, the song evokes a sense of searching for meaning in a world that often feels devoid of substance. The juxtaposition of personal struggles against a backdrop of vibrant synth melodies further enhances this emotional depth. It captures the tension between longing and detachment, suggesting that sometimes, a zero point can lead to new beginnings or realizations. This resonates well within the context of its release in the early '80s, a time marked by both optimism and uncertainty.
Did You Know?
- The Fixx are a rock band from London, England, founded in 1979.
- The band's hits include "One Thing Leads to Another", "Saved by Zero", "Are We Ourselves?", and "Secret Separation", each of which charted in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, as well as Mainstream Rock chart hits "Red Skies", "Stand or Fall", "Driven Out" and "Deeper and Deeper", which was featured on the soundtrack of the 1984 film Streets of Fire.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Synth Pop
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: January 1, 1983
- Track runtime: 3:41
- Listed artist: The Fixx
Video Snapshot
- Video title: The Fixx – Saved By Zero
- YouTube channel: TheFixxVEVO
- Video published: October 8, 2009
- Video runtime: 3 minutes, 33 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 7,486,186
- YouTube likes when drafted: 59,270
- YouTube comments when drafted: 4,402
Quick Facts
- Artist: FIXX
- Song: SAVED BY ZERO
- Album/collection: Synth Pop
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Saved by Zero
