A chance meeting with Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance led to an invitation to support that band on a UK tour, and then a recording contract with their record label, 4AD.
Their first two full length albums, self-titled "Clan of Xymox" and "Medusa", comfortably settled Xymox into their own niche of blooming melodics and smooth grey lyrical originality, with Ronny's songwriting coming as a fresh and very welcome abstract to the plastic and packaged synthpop of the late 80s. In 1989, Ronny saw a chance to evolve and left 4AD, releasing Twist of Shadows which proved to be their most complete and mature offering thusfar, and was their most successful yet.
With the next two albums, "Phoenix" and "Metamorphosis", fans were left with something of an out of body experience - as Xymox was sounding nothing like themselves. Metamorphosis was truly that however, its failure created a catalyst for Moorings to jump to yet another label, part ways with his bandmates, and pickup Mojca Zugna on bass. Zok records re-released "Metamorphosis" and a new EP - Headclouds. Moorings took a four year break (he worked on 2 CD-Rom games music projects of Domark ) to introspect and write, and gave fans the wondrous gift that is Hidden Faces, admittedly the logical followup to "Medusa".
After leaving Wing in the early nineties, Xymox became the sole signing to the independent label, Zok Records. They released four recordings, primarily in the dance genre: "Metamorphosis", "Headclouds", one remix CD, and they re-released "Subsequent Pleasures".
In 1997, the band reclaimed their original name, Clan of Xymox, and began the work of reclaiming their original sound and glory. "Hidden Faces", produced by Dave Allen (of Sisters fame) and John Rivers (of Love and Rockets note) hearkened back to the 4AD years, and although it did not completely regain the power of their initial sound ( not intended either), it was clearly the best work they had done since "Medusa". This release was followed by a number of American and European dates, including co-headlining the Zillo and Leipzig festivals in Germany. In relation to these intriguing live shows, Pandemonium records released two singles "Out of the Rain" and "This World" which rose to the top 10 in the German Independent Charts.
In 1999, Clan of Xymox signed on with Metropolis Records, and delivered "Creatures" to a public that had been waiting for the true follow-up to 1985's "Clan of Xymox" album for 14 years. "Creatures" not only captures the sound of their amazing debut (which has also been reissued in 1999 along with "Medusa"), but infuses it with the dark rock and Gothic guitar styles of such masterful bands as Andrew Eldritch's Sisters of Mercy.
2000 marked a first for the Clan of Xymox. After thousands of requests from fans for a live album, Clan of Xymox returned with "Live", a double live CD which featured nineteen tracks and two QuickTime videos. All of the tracks were recorded during their Central and South American tour in 1999, and could almost be considered a best of. A re-issue of the ever increasingly hard to find "Subsequent Pleasures" EP featuring many obscure pre-4AD demos, as well as a new single, "Liberty," followed.
Metropolis's second studio album by the Clan of Xymox was 2001's "Notes from the Underground." It combined haunting yet atmospheric synth lines with dark rhythms, powerful beats and lively guitar strumming to yield a release based on agony and anguish caused by being disconnected from society. A double remix CD was released the year after titled "Remixes from the Underground," featuring the mixing talents of Front 242, Beborn Beton, Iris, Assemblage23 and many more.
Clan of Xymox spent the two years following "Notes from the Underground" Combining elements from their past, present, and future, Clan of Xymox mix haunting and atmospheric synth lines with dark rhythms, powerful beats and lively guitar strumming to yield an album based on agony and anguish caused by being disconnected from society ( as described by musicfolio) to work on their next record, "Farewell," which was released in 2003. "Farewell" yielded club-friendly songs sitting comfortably along side moody atmospheric tracks to create a hybrid which can only remotely be described as Dark Goth Electro. The basic theme that runs through "Farewell" is about leaving everything behind and going away, which can be exhibited through the lyrics that tell the sad and bitter tales of love and relationships.
One year later, the band released their first 'best of' CD simply titled, "The Best of Clan of Xymox." In the words of Ronny Moorings, "…The most difficult task was to pick the best of songs…but with the help of our fans who voted for their favorite songs on-line we finally got the resulting tracks… Whilst listening to the final running order as listed here I just got swept from period to period, remembering all kind of people and situations. I am sure you too will have memories with certain tracks, so all I want to say to you now is: cherish your moments in life!"
For 2006, Clan of Xymox released the "Weak in My Knees" digital single as a precursor to the upcoming full length, "Breaking Point." The new album exhibited a more mature sound than on its predecessors, and leaned more towards dark rock than gothic rock. Subtle keyboards overlaid with guitars and live drum sounds were the focal points of the release. However not to be outdone by the music alone, Ronny Moorings’s deep sensuous vocals accentuated the music and brought forth the deeper meanings of the songs - such as in "Calling You Out," "Eternally" and "We Never Learn."
2008 saw the first (European P.A.L) )release of their first double DVD, including videos,clips , live performances and an interview with Ronny Moorings
2009, before the release of the actual album the band released digital only singles for "Heroes" and "Emily" as teasers. In the band’s twenty fifth year, Clan of Xymox presented "In Love We Trust." The stunning opus adroitly combines the early melancholic 4AD sound of the band with the glimmering synthesizer sounds of the 90s and the power of classic darkwave. Past and present were perfectly combined to showcase the music that has kept Clan of Xymox relevant and popular after all this time.
With this release, Clan of Xymox demonstratively returned to its roots while nevertheless remaining up to date. After spending the past two and a half decades forging a path for others to follow in the dark music scene, "In Love We Trust" proves above all that their creative potential is a long way from coming to an end.
Clan of Xymox has become now - a velvet lined room smelling of roses and clove, the distant chime of crystal engaging crystal, and the slow lilting line of smoke forming nameless shapes as it draws you ever in.
2011 " Darkest Hour" was released, according to poponaut : Ronny Moorings’ passion for huge, sensual melodies, mystical sound experiments and seductive dance rhythms is as unbroken as it ever was. Melancholy, energy and determination rule “Darkest Hour”, a record whose tracks “My Reality” or the hypnotic club hit “Delete” will work on any dancefloor, but that also delivers gripping entertainment and world-class Goth hymns with “Dream Of Fools” or the breathtaking “Wake Up My Darling”. Crowned, as usual, with Ronny’s unmistakable vocals instilling the necessary dark passion into his Dark Wave elegies.
End December 2011 (USA) and early 2012 in Europe The track "In Your Arms Again" from the lastest album " Darkest Hour" was included in the David Fincher's film "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" starring Daniel Craig & Rooney Mara, a remake of the book by Stieg Larsson.
October 2012 saw the release of “Kindred Spirits”, true to its title, Ronny Moorings did not exorcise a new CLAN OF XYMOX studio album, but assembled an intimate, strongly biographic collection of cover songs. A time travel back to the artists’ musical idols, influences and soul mates.
In 2014 a brand new studio album named" Matters Of Mind, Body And Soul", was released. The album explores COX's signature, melancholic sound, as evidenced by standout tracks such as “I Close My Eyes” and “Love'S On Diet" or the dark brooding " The Climate Changed".
CLAN OF XYMOX pull out all the stops and deliver energy, ideas and creativity as if they were about to release their debut album – and not their 15th studio work. „She is Falling in Love“ shines with lost melodies and vibrant electronics as if Ronny Moorings made a song with DEPECHE MODE, „Kiss and Tell“ shyly kisses the Wave era on the cheek before daring a fatal love affair with classic Goth dreaming.
„Matters of Mind, Body and Soul“ melts contrasts like these into a coherent, harmonious, passionate album that would have become one of the genre's biggest milestones 20 years ago. Yet, thanks to Ronny Moorings ingenious craft, even today this album manages to reach a goal that has long become unreachable for other contestants of this art form: To deliver a timeless, deeply emotional Gothic record.
A worldwide tour followed in 2014 including Australia as well.
In September 2014 , 3 tracks of Clan Of Xymox's first Debut album were taken for a USA released movie " The Guest". A soundtrack album will also be released. Among the other artists like Sisters Of Mercy, Love and Rockets & Front 242. The Guest (2014) is an American psychological thriller film, directed and edited by Adam Wingard, and written by Simon Barrett. The film stars Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer and Lance Reddick.
Clan Of Xymox keeps touring in 2015 and has world wide tour dates announced till the end of 2015 on their home page.
Current live lineup:
Ronny Moorings - singer and single songwriter for the band, programming, words, guitar, piano, synths, keyboards, vocals
Mojca Zugna - bass, vocals
Sean Goebel - keyboards
Mario Usai - guitar
Discography (as Clan of Xymox):
1985 - Clan Of Xymox
1986 - Medusa
1997 - Hidden Faces
1999 - Creatures
2000 - Live
2001 - Subsequent Pleasures (reissue only CD)
2001 - Notes From The Underground
2001 - John Peel Sessions
2002 - Remixes From The Underground
2003 - Farewell
2004 - The Best Of Clan Of Xymox
2006 - Breaking Point
2008 - Visible DVD
2009 - In Love We Trust
2011 - Darkest Hour
2012 - Live at the Castle Party (Audio CD& DVD) Special Issue
2012 - Kindred Spirits (cover versions)
2014 - Matters Of Mind, Body And Soul
2017 - Days of Black
2020 - Spider on the Wall
2021 - Limbo
As Xymox:
1983 - Subsequent Pleasures (Vinyl, 12" Limited to 500 copies)
1989 - Twist Of Shadows
1991 - Phoenix
1992 - Metamorphosis
1993 - Headclouds
1994 - Remix (bootleg)
Something's Wrong
Clan of Xymox Lyrics
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When I let you fall
Do you know yourself?
When you're going down
Do you know enough?
When you hit the ground
Do you feel the pain?
When you're coming round
So what if you can't stand it and you're left in the dark
I simply don't see you
Like you don't exist at all
'cause, there's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
In this desolation
One day you will see
The still blue waters
So let it be
Intrigue and treason
Treachery and hate
Confusion blossoms
In the darkest place
How obvious are your motives
How simple are your thrives
All these fears and emotions
Lie hollow in your lies
Do you know me now?
When I let you fall
Do you feel the pain?
When you hit the ground
So what if you can't stand it and you're left out in the cold
All ties are broken
So I simply don't care at all
'cause, there's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
The song "Something's Wrong" by Clan of Xymox portrays the ideas of isolation and confusion caused by a person's hidden motives and desires. The first stanza begins with the question "Do you know me now?" which may imply the singer's disappointment towards a person who has fallen and caused some sort of suffering. The next three lines are reiterations of the same question, but reference the falling and hitting the ground metaphorically. The final line of the stanza asks if the individual can feel the resulting pain of their actions. The chorus essentially disapproves of the individual and states that there is something wrong with them. The singer describes seeing through the individual like they don't exist at all, which suggests a lack of connection and disappointment.
In the second stanza, the song continues with a theme of turmoil and confusion. The singer mentions desolation and the still blue waters, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for eventual calmness and clarity. Intrigue, treason, treachery, and hate are oppositions to the desired calmness in life. The final lines restate the idea that the individual in question has unclear motives and emotions, leading to a lack of trust and more confusion. In the final chorus, the singer expresses distancing themselves from the individual, ultimately not caring anymore about them. The repetition of the phrase "there's something wrong with you" emphasizes how misaligned the individual's behavior and emotions may be.
Overall, "Something's Wrong" portrays emotions of disappointment, confusion, and a lack of connection towards a person with unclear desires and motives.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know me now?
Do you recognize who I am at this moment?
When I let you fall
When I allowed you to experience failure
Do you know yourself?
Are you aware of your own identity and character?
When you're going down
When you are facing a difficult situation
Do you know enough?
Do you have sufficient knowledge?
When you hit the ground
When you hit rock bottom
Do you feel the pain?
Do you experience the emotional or physical discomfort?
When you're coming round
When you are beginning to recover
So what if you can't stand it and you're left in the dark
What difference does it make if you are uncomfortable and confused?
I simply don't see you
I do not perceive you
Like you don't exist at all
As if you have no existence whatsoever
'cause, there's something wrong with you
Because there is an issue with you
In this desolation
In this gloomy and dismal place
One day you will see
You will eventually understand
The still blue waters
The calm and peaceful waters
So let it be
Allow it to happen
Intrigue and treason
Deception and betrayal
Treachery and hate
Betrayal and animosity
Confusion blossoms
Ambiguity and bewilderment grow
In the darkest place
In the most somber moment
How obvious are your motives
How transparent are your intentions
How simple are your thrives
How basic are your goals
All these fears and emotions
All these feelings of terror and sentiment
Lie hollow in your lies
Are insincere and meaningless in your falsehoods
So what if you can't stand it and you're left out in the cold
What does it matter if you are uncomfortable and alone?
All ties are broken
All connections have been severed
So I simply don't care at all
Therefore, I do not express any concern
'cause, there's something wrong with you
Because there is an issue with you
There's something wrong with you
There is a problem with your behavior or attitude
There's something wrong with you
You have some defect or flaw
There's something wrong with you
You have some type of malfunction or issue
There's something wrong with you
Something is not right with you
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Do you know me now?
When I let you fall
Do you know yourself?
When you're going down
Do you know enough?
When you hit the ground
Do you feel the pain?
When you're coming round
So what if you can't stand it and you're left in the dark
I simply don't see you
Like you don't exist at all
'Cause, there's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
In this desolation
One day you will see
The still blue waters
So let it be
Intrigue and treason
Treachery and hate
Confusion blossoms
In the darkest place
How obvious are your motives
How simple are your thrives
All these fears and emotions
Lie hollow in your lies
Do you know me now?
When I let you fall
Do you feel the pain?
When you hit the ground
So what if you can't stand it and you're left out in the cold
All ties are broken
So I simply don't care at all
'Cause, there's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
There's something wrong with you
Dinohuntr
I seriously cannot stop listening to this song. It is haunting and it is beautiful. It is perfect for what it attempts to be.
due whit
They only have so much to offer.
Somebody wanted perfection or close enough to it.
When they didnt live up to his standards, confusion blossomed in the darkest place. And THAT has a distinct odor.
Gustavo Campos
Same here, mate. I fell yeah.
meierandre
Beautiful. The sound, the voice, the lyrics. Thank you for creating such a masterpiece.
guideness
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Willard
Fantastic song. I never thought I would unintentionally find such a brilliant band from watching part of a terribly made Ninja film
Josh Reji
Which movie are you referring to?
Willard
@Josh Reji Hello! Sorry for the late response.
The song I heard from this band initially was "A Day" and I believe it was in the film, "Rage of a Ninja", by Godfrey Ho (I think it was him anyway). The song played during two scenes that I can remember. The first off the top of my head was when the good guy (a pink ninja) was attacked by two other ninjas, one who was wearing black, and the other wearing white. It plays again in the very last fight scene when the bad guy (a yellow ninja) is fighting the good guy.
It's a very bad but very entertaining film overall, it's cut with footage of some other unrelated nonsense as well, which only adds to the hilarity. I'd highly recommend it and Godfrey Ho's other film, "Undefeatable" or any of his numerous ninja themed films if you prefer the idea of ninjas running around the modern world (modern as in the 80's/90's anyway) in bright colored outfits fighting each other for what seem to be extremely nebulous reasons!
Jo Jubjub
I didn't listen to them for, well not since a few days ago, im 44, didn't like the name, clan of, na, but i am surprised i let a cover judge the book, they are alright👍😃
temeshi
I was listening them in 90s and "A Day" is still one of my fav