A Day
Clan of Xymox Lyrics


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She feels my frozen touch
She didn't say too much
I know how you feel
I know what you think
We share our history
We killed our mystery
The words we speak
The games we play

I need a change from what I know
I lost my way long time ago
You knew it in your heart
You knew it from the start
It had to end this way
I can't bear a single day

Time stands still, today seems a year
Hand of faith, your time has come
All love turns to dust
The torch always rusts
Sure, we'll be friends
Words, drifting on words

I need a change from what I know
I lost my way long time ago
You knew it from the start
You knew it in your heart
It had to end this way
I can't bear a single day





It had to happen
It had to happen this way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Clan of Xymox's song "A Day" seem to be about a relationship that has run its course and needs to come to an end. The first verse describes the singer's touch as "frozen," indicating a lack of warmth or emotional connection. The second line, "She didn't say too much," suggests that communication has become strained or withheld. Despite this, the two individuals share a history and have "killed [their] mystery," implying that there are no more secrets between them. However, this seems to be a bittersweet realization as they continue to play games with each other and speak in veiled words.


The chorus expresses the need for a change, as the singer has lost their way a long time ago, and the relationship can no longer continue. The lines "All love turns to dust," and "The torch always rusts" indicate that even the strongest of love can eventually decay and fade away. The suggestion that they'll remain friends is likely a hollow promise, as they can only communicate through words that will drift away and be forgotten.


The final line, "It had to happen this way," suggests that the ending of the relationship was an inevitable outcome that both parties might have seen coming but couldn't avoid.


Line by Line Meaning

She feels my frozen touch
Although she doesn't say much, I can sense her feeling the coldness of my touch


She didn't say too much
Despite my attempt to reach out, she remains quiet


I know how you feel
I understand your emotions


I know what you think
I can anticipate your thoughts


We share our history
Our past experiences bring us together


We killed our mystery
By revealing everything about ourselves, we've lost the element of mystery between us


The words we speak
Our conversations reflect our true feelings


The games we play
Our actions are not always genuine; we play mind games with each other


I need a change from what I know
I crave something different from my current situation


I lost my way long time ago
I've been lost for a while


You knew it in your heart
Deep down, you already knew what was going to happen


You knew it from the start
You sensed the inevitable outcome from the beginning


It had to end this way
Our relationship was destined to come to this point


I can't bear a single day
I cannot tolerate this situation any longer


Time stands still, today seems a year
The present moment seems to last forever, time moves painfully slow


Hand of faith, your time has come
This is the moment of judgment, when fate will decide our future


All love turns to dust
Even the strongest of emotions can disintegrate into nothingness


The torch always rusts
The passion and excitement of love will always fade over time


Sure, we'll be friends
We can still maintain a friendly relationship


Words, drifting on words
Our conversations are shallow and meaningless


It had to happen
This was inevitable


It had to happen this way
This particular outcome was unavoidable




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANKA WOLBERT, PIETER NOOTEN, RONNIE MOERINGS

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@czajco4258

[Verse 1]
Where are you
When I am needing you?
So far away
So far away
I think you are the most important
To me, to me
To me, to me
My sunken footsteps put theirselves on
Through this gallery of deceased
I think their lives must be deceived
Like the sham nowadays
Where are you?
So far away
It makes no sense
It makes no sense at all

[Refrain]
Where are you?
Where are you?
Where are you?

[Verse 2]
Where are you?
So far away
I think you are the most important
To me, to me
My sunken footsteps put theirselves on
Through this gallery of deceased
I think their lives must be deceived
Like the sham nowadays
[Verse 3]
Where are you?
So far away
I think their lives
Must be deceived
Like the sham nowadays
Nowadays
Nowadays
Nowadays
Nowadays
It make no sense at all
So far away
In just one day
In just one day
It makes no sense at all
It makes no sense at all
In just one day

[Outro]
In just one day
In just one day
In just one day
In just one day
In just one day
In just one day
In just one day
In just
In just one
One day



@dystopian2153

It was truly a beautiful time to grow up. Music was awesome even some pop was pretty cool like the band ABC... so much fun. And some rock was pretty cool like the band Red Rider-and their song "Lunatic Fringe". You should check that song out- very very dark. And "In Stereo" by The Cars was another 80s anthem but for a somewhat popular rock song also pretty dark sounding. The videos were awesome. Most bands made videos that told a story and they were fun to watch!

The 80s had a very innocent feel at least in my hometown. We were able to have so much fun,, much of it pretty clean for today's standards. I remember riding my bike all the way to friends by myself about 2 miles away in elementary school with parents not worrying or being scared.

I remember playing outside all day, in the woods, around town. We had great parents too so its not because they were neglectful or anything. It's just, at least in our town, we were safe just like you would have seen in 80s movies with kids riding bikes all day and coming home right at dinner. We all did sit at the table and talk about our day and mom always said a prayer. Miss her. She was an angel. Dad was pretty good too. Would love to have them back. Cherish family b c you never realize how much you will miss them😋💞

I remember listening to Sisters of Mercy in 10th grade driving with my friend who was a year older with my arm out the window just feeling the cold breeze and feeling completely free.

The world felt like it was good and we had a wonderful future ahead of us. So lucky. Would do anything to go back.



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@Pumachew

What a GREAT dance song. I am now 63 yrs old. I would tear up the dance floor. At "Smart Bar" in Chicago, whenever they played this song. The "80's" were great!

@anafindlay4036

Smart Bar, Neo, Dome Room, Club 950.

@expertbv

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@walterevans7910

That's awesome!!

@walterevans7910

And yes..the 80's ruled

@rifkijohngm

Don’t forget Excalibur🔥🔥🔥

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@andonedave

Early Xymox was part of the soundtrack of my High School years and beyond. . It was so different than what was popular back in the mid- late 80s- early 90s. I’d listen to their music and be transported to some other place. Had a Huge crush on Anka too! A lot of their music has stood the test of time. As we grow older many of us move toward different music. I can still listen to many Xymox tracks. Twist of Shadows is probably my all time favorite dark electro album. The layers of keyboard sounds and guitars is amazing. I’d be taken to another place listening to that album. An abandoned castle somewhere was a frequent mind destination. Life altering stuff. I’m now 50, married, work in healthcare and can still listen to Xymox and be transported by their music. Bless them.

@nonument4484

Twist of shadows is in my top 10 records of all time! I feel u!

@nayely59

Ahora esta canción me recordará la historia de Andrés y Francisco 🥺❤️

@nomeimporta6883

Y si 🥺

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