With the European marketplace going crazy for his blend of dramatic synth-rock, darkness-infused pop, and intricately-constructed indie dance, IAMX, originally from the Middlesbrough, United Kingdom but currently based in Los Angeles, has been headlining festivals in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine etc. and sharing the stage with Placebo, Franz Ferdinand, and The Cardigans among others.
Like an 80s electro glam soundtrack to a Jan Švankmajer film or an almost unfathomable hybrid between the sexy swagger of Prince and the cool and collected respectability of Roxy Music, IAMX mixes Chris’ erotically-charged vocals with music that is, at once, frantic yet controlled.
With such strikingly cinematic songs as the waltzy drama of "President" to the percussive sexual predatory dirtiness of "The Negative Sex" to the indelibly infectious synthpop of the sweeping "Spit It Out", The Alternative is exactly just that - the alternative to the cookie-cutter music scene that dominates the airwaves. Considering the rabid reception he receives from his performances, it seems it's time for the masses to grasp The Alternative.
The beginning of 2011 have witnessed the newest IAMX effort, Volatile Times. The sound quality being on par with virtually no fillers, the album draws on cabaret style (Bernadette is an example), another highlights include a fragile and haunting hymn of I Salute You, Christopher, wooshing and energetically charged Into the Asylum with probably the most outspoken hysteria feel ever seen on Corner's songs, as well a sonic masterpiece Commanded by Voices with its waving and rippling yet mellow intro chords..
The first single from Volatile Times, Ghosts of Utopia, was released in Feb. 2011 and the video premiered in a short span of time. What would be the next Corners' artistic step is remaining to be seen.
After Every Party I Die
IAMX Lyrics
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You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
You're duller than you think you're deep
You aggravate but you always start to speak
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die
The morning breaks us up inside
Payback, execution, killing time
So watch as I start to smile
There's something that you think you need
Trying your best to sleep at cocaine speed
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die
(Die after every party)
After every party I die
(Die after every party)
You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
After every party I die
(Die after every party)
After every party I die
(Die after every party)
After every party I die
(I die after every party)
After every party I die
(I die after every party)
I die after every party
I die after every party
The lyrics to IAMX's "After Every Party I Die" paint a picture of someone who is living life without passion or purpose. The first few lines describe a person who appears to have everything they need to thrive, but lacks an essential component: soul. This person is captivating, but ultimately doesn't hold any weight or substance. The singer acknowledges this dynamic and decides that they will choose to smile despite it all.
As the lyrics continue, the song delves deeper into the idea that this person is trying to fill an internal void with external substances like cocaine and partying. The morning after a party is a stark reminder of the emptiness they feel despite their attempts to fill it. The singer acknowledges the urge to try to find something they think they need, but ultimately decides to smile instead.
The chorus is haunting, with the repetition of the phrase "After every party, I die." This suggests that the party lifestyle and the attempts to find meaning in external sources ultimately lead to a kind of spiritual death. The song ends on a note of finality, with the repeated phrase "I die after every party," suggesting that this cycle will repeat again and again.
Overall, "After Every Party I Die" can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking fulfillment in external sources, rather than from within. The singer recognizes the insufficiency of partying and drugs as a means of finding meaning, and chooses instead to find joy in the present moment, even without the promise of a lasting solution.
Line by Line Meaning
You're living but you've got no soul
You exist, but you lack emotions and depth
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
You're intriguing, but you lack substance and importance
So watch as I start to smile
I'm going to pretend that what you say matters, but it really doesn't
You're duller than you think you're deep
You're not as interesting or complex as you believe
You aggravate but you always start to speak
You annoy me, but you can't help but talk
After every party I die
I feel empty and lifeless after times of excess and celebration
The morning breaks us up inside
The aftermath of a wild night leaves us feeling shattered
Payback, execution, killing time
We seek revenge, punish ourselves, and pass the time until the cycle repeats
There's something that you think you need
You believe you require something important, but it's just an illusion
Trying your best to sleep at cocaine speed
You desperately want to relax, but you're too wired from drugs
After every party I die
My vitality is sapped after moments of excess
(Die after every party)
I feel like I'm dying after every celebration
You're living but you've got no soul
You're animate, but you lack humanity
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
You're enticing, but your significance is minimal
So watch as I start to smile
I'll pretend your words matter while silently dismissing you
Smile, smile, smile, smile
I'll grimace and put on a facade of happiness
I die after every party
I feel like my spirit has been extinguished by every occasion of revelry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS CORNER, IAN PICKERING, LIAM COVERDALE-HOWE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
You're dumber than you think you're deep
You aggravate but you always stop to speak
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die
After every party I die
The morning breaks us up inside
Payback, execution, killing time
So watch as I start to smile
There's something that you think you need
Trying your best to sleep at cocaine speed
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
I die after every party
I die after every party
sporeking
Lyrics:
You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
Your dumber than you think you're deep
You aggravate but you always stop to speak
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die
After every party I die
The morning breaks us up inside
Payback, execution, killing time
So watch as I start to smile
There's something that you think you need
Trying your best to sleep at cocaine speed
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
I die after every party
I die after every party
Toni Harrison
I interpret this song as follows:
The singer attends a wild party one night, and an extremely popular, charismatic, charming person is there that everyone loves, admires, and enjoys engaging with. However, the singer can see right through this person's facade. ("you captivate, but you hold no weight at all") They recognize just how typical and even grating and annoying this person is beneath their mask of high notoriety. They can recognize the inner toxicity, self-absorption, and possibly even some self- loathing that this person is hiding beneath the shell of trying to appear perfect. The singer is not very fond of the person, but once the party has ended, they take this person home anyway or go to their place and have sex with them merely for the power trip.
After this night of shallow pleasure, both the singer and the person become trapped in this fucked up, abusive dynamic of hating each other, but still using each other to fulfill their sexual needs. They consistently try to manipulate, one up, dominate, and break down each other, until both of their mental states have further spiraled into chaos.
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You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
You're dumber than you think you're deep
You aggravate but you always stop to speak
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die
After every party I die
The morning breaks us up inside
Payback, execution, killing time
So watch as I start to smile
There's something that you think you need
Trying your best to sleep at cocaine speed
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
I die after every party
I die after every party
sporeking
Lyrics:
You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
Your dumber than you think you're deep
You aggravate but you always stop to speak
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die
After every party I die
The morning breaks us up inside
Payback, execution, killing time
So watch as I start to smile
There's something that you think you need
Trying your best to sleep at cocaine speed
So watch as I start to smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
You're living but you've got no soul
You captivate but you hold no weight at all
So watch as I start to smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
Smile, smile, smile, smile
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
After every party I die (die, after every party)
I die after every party
I die after every party
shuly
The bass in this song is amazing 💜
Ricto Green
Şarkıyı duyduğum an otogarda tersten bisiklet süren adam geliyor gözümün önüne.
cerberus_94
I wonder if it's about that terrible feeling of emptiness you get after a drunk night out with people you don't really care about, or simply about hangover.
Jason Shannon
cerberus_94 Yep. "Trying to sleep that cocaine speed...".
The only Sneaker Pimps song to get an IAMX rendition.
houzbizness303
To me it's about the emptiness and I'm sure that was his intention as well. Later on his opened up about his difficulties with depression and cognitive disorders.
Sillyphillyofficial
Best song i heard this year:) very nice voice its fits to the instrumental sound very good. I like british bands like this.
jefffrusciante
I heard this song from a guy who i lost contacts after a one night stand.he put this song non stop,dark room. That's some weird kind of nostalgia after coming back again to this.