In the City
Clan of Xymox Lyrics

Mornings, when I wake too early
Waking up early in the morning is a common occurrence, but somehow this particular morning seems to be different from others, maybe because something is not right.

There's a dead light in the room
The room is dimly lit, and the light seems lifeless, there is no energy or vitality.

Rain is falling through
It is raining outside, and the sound of the raindrops hitting the roof is noticeable inside the room.

The dark and the moon
The darkness of the night is enhanced by the moonlight, making everything seem surreal and other-worldly.

The waking hour appears pretty soon
Even though it seems like the night will never end, the morning is inevitably approaching, which can be both a relief and a source of anxiety.

Everyone is sleeping though
The world is still sleeping while everything else is in motion, which gives the feeling of being isolated or separate from the rest of society.

I lie in a curtained room
The singer is isolated and alone in a room that is shrouded from the outside world, which could represent their own personal struggles.

Somewhere in a city
The artist is located in the city, which can be bustling and full of life, but also overwhelming and lonely.

Holding so many names
The city is full of people and places, each with their own unique identities and stories.

Somehow in the distance
The artist feels like they are distant from everything and everyone around them, despite being located within the confines of the city.

I've gone to ground
The singer has retreated or hidden from society, and is now operating in their own isolated world.

Only the shadow remains
Everything else has faded away or been forgotten, and the only thing that remains is the outline or trace of what once existed.

Only the shadow of doubt
The only thing that is certain is that there is uncertainty and doubt surrounding the singer's situation and identity.

Three years of memories
The singer has been living with their memories for three years, which could be significant in terms of the length of time they have been separated from society.

Memories without a sight
The memories are vivid, but the singer can no longer see or experience them in the present moment, which could indicate a feeling of loss or sadness.

The end of another year
Time is passing, and the end of another year is upon the artist, which is a reminder of how long they have been in their current situation.

How will I survive?
The artist is questioning how they will be able to continue living in isolation, which could indicate a sense of hopelessness or despair.

How suddenly fear begins
The fear of being alone and isolated can strike suddenly and with great intensity, which can be overwhelming and paralyzing.

In a bedroom on the floor
The singer is located in a bedroom, which is their personal space, and they are on the floor, which could indicate a sense of defeat or resignation.

The light breaks, slowly forward
The light is slowly filtering into the room, which could represent a glimmer of hope or change that is slowly approaching.

Across my bedroom wall
The light is illuminating the walls of the bedroom, which could represent a sense of clarity or insight that the artist is experiencing.

Until it defines me somehow
The light is becoming a part of the artist's experience and identity, filling the darkness and bringing them into the present moment.

In shadow of doubt
Even though the light is filtering in, there is still a sense of uncertainty and doubt surrounding the singer's situation and identity.

It finds my fugitive life
The light is illuminating the artist's isolated and hidden existence, which could represent a sense of exposure or vulnerability.

It's blurred, blurred with dust
The light is obscured by dust, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's own obscured or unclear situation.

Only Heaven collides
The only thing that seems to make an impact or have significance is something as grand and powerful as heaven itself.

When I look above
The singer is looking to something greater than themselves for guidance or clarity, possibly out of a sense of desperation or isolation.

Somehow in a city
Even though the artist is located within a populated area, they still feel disconnected and alone.

Somewhere between the crowd
The artist is located in the middle of a crowd, but feels invisible or unimportant compared to everyone else around them.

I've gone to ground
The singer has retreated into themselves and their own personal struggles, separating themselves from the rest of society.