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.
Running
IAMX Lyrics
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Brave and confident,
And there is comfort between your breaths,
And I use sense to help.
But when the days beneath me,
Scream into my present,
I must always run the race on my own.
Your warmth is in my bed,
Your voice above the stairs,
And then the touching that comes regret,
Becomes my mercy chair.
Even when the sun is burning,
Saving graces,
I must always run the race on my own.
Oh the sinking and the scent,
Of every saving word.
And the destruction of all convention,
And all corrupted thought.
Dig their nails into my art
And instinct shows,
I must always run the race on my own.
I must always run the race on my own.
I must always run the race on my own.
The lyrics of IAMX's song "Running" seems to be a reflection on self-reliance, individuality, and the struggles that come with it. The first stanza talks about finding comfort and strength in the encouragement of a friend, but ultimately having to face one's own battles alone. The line "I use sense to help" may refer to the use of logic and rationality to navigate through tough times.
The second stanza talks about the conflicting emotions that come with intimacy and vulnerability, where "touching that comes regret" becomes a source of solace. The third stanza speaks of the pain and destruction that comes with unconventional thoughts and ideas that challenge societal norms. This is illustrated with the line "And the destruction of all convention, And all corrupted thought. Dig their nails into my art..." However, despite these obstacles, the song stresses the importance of independent thought and action, with the repetition of the line "I must always run the race on my own".
Overall, "Running" seems to be a message of encouragement to those facing their own struggles and challenges, with a reminder that individuality and self-reliance are important values to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
You sing for me my friend, Brave and confident, And there is comfort between your breaths, And I use sense to help.
The singer is comforted by their friend's singing and confidence, and they use their senses to help them.
But when the days beneath me, Scream into my present, I must always run the race on my own.
When the struggles of life overwhelm the singer, they must face them alone.
Your warmth is in my bed, Your voice above the stairs, And then the touching that comes regret, Becomes my mercy chair.
The singer finds comfort in their lover's warmth and voice but also finds solace in the pain of regret.
Even when the sun is burning, Saving graces, I must always run the race on my own.
No matter how good things may seem, the singer knows they cannot rely on anyone else and must face challenges alone.
Oh the sinking and the scent, Of every saving word. And the destruction of all convention, And all corrupted thought.
The singer finds beauty in the weight of words and breaking away from societal norms and corrupt thinking.
Dig their nails into my art And instinct shows, I must always run the race on my own.
The singer's creativity faces criticism and opposition, and their instincts tell them to persevere on their own.
I must always run the race on my own. I must always run the race on my own. I must always run the race on my own.
The phrase shows that the singer cannot rely on anyone else and must face life's challenges without help.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS CORNER
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@HookersFancyMe
Such a depressing way to end an album. Depressing, yet true. Everyone has to finish on their own in this life...
@TheFoxHound626
this is one of my favorite IAMX songs <3
@akatsuki96yay2
IAMX Deserves more than this :///
@mintiana
***** sorry to comment here, but I could really use the support! if you like IAMX and his alternative sound, you might just like my music! just released my 3rd album 'SPIRITS' , its up on my channel! would mean so much
@akatsuki96yay2
REHMAN ROSES :33 Yeah!! I love music so much I'll go see yours >w< and support you
@mintiana
Thankyou so much!!
@akatsuki96yay2
REHMAN ROSES No problem ^w^ I liked you facebook page also
@mintiana
oh wow! thank you like 1000 times! :D XXXXX
@whodrankmymilk8098
Because I am the first comment I feel like I am connecting with you personally.. You and the Sneakerpimps are what brought me into alternative music years ago when I was a child. Thank you so very much and I hope you keep on doing what you do! Maybe one day I will find the courage to attempt to make music similar to you. <3
@mintiana
WhoDrankMyMilk sorry to comment here, but I could really use the support! if you like IAMX and his alternative sound, you might just like my music! just released my 3rd album 'SPIRITS' , its up on my channel! would mean so much