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.
Sorrow
IAMX Lyrics
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And the burning sadness has become
My home
The tortured world wants me to hate
But there's a world inside
Every second I disappear
I feel my senses dying
In the mountain stillness I hear
Hollywood coyotes crying
Sorrow, You are my light
Everything my heart desires
Show me your beautiful
Anger
Sorrow, keeping me sane
You turn my nights into days
I love your beautiful
Anger
When I am tempted to give up
And the winter's drowning me with memories
And loss
I leave my hungry mind outside
'Cause there's a beauty inside
And sorrow is fueling my fire
Every second I disappear
I feel my senses dying
In the mountain stillness I hear
Hollywood coyotes crying
Sorrow, You are my light
Everything my heart desires
Show me your beautiful
Anger
Sorrow, keeping me sane
You turn my nights into days
I love your beautiful
Anger
Anger
Anger
Every time
That I feel
My empire
Beneath my feet
Crumbling
(Anger)
Crumbling
Sorrow!
You turn my nights!
To days
Sorrow!
(La, la la lalalalalalala, )
Anger
Anger
The lyrics of IAMX's song "Sorrow" are complex and multi-layered. The song seems to be about a person who is struggling with intense emotions, including sadness and anger, and finding solace in those emotions. The first verse describes the singer's "northern heart" as weighing like a stone and the "burning sadness" becoming their home. This suggests that the singer is deeply entrenched in their emotions and that their identity is tied up in their sadness. The second verse alludes to the outside world wanting the singer to "hate," which could be interpreted as resistance to the singer's intense emotions. However, the singer finds beauty and fuel in their sorrow, indicating that they have accepted and perhaps even embraced their emotional pain. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sorrow, you are my light" multiple times, which could be interpreted as the singer finding enlightenment and strength within their sadness.
The verses also include some interesting imagery. The line "In the mountain stillness I hear Hollywood coyotes crying" is particularly intriguing. It's unclear why the coyotes are associated with Hollywood, but their howling could symbolize loneliness, longing, or catharsis. The line "And the winter's drowning me with memories and loss" also evokes powerful emotions. Winter is often seen as a metaphor for sadness and depression, and the idea of being drowned by memories and loss suggests a sense of overwhelming grief.
Line by Line Meaning
My northern heart weighs like a stone
I am deeply sad and troubled, and my emotions feel heavy and burdensome like a stone in my chest.
And the burning sadness has become my home
I have been consumed by my sorrow to the point that it has taken over my life and become my constant companion.
The tortured world wants me to hate
The world is filled with pain and suffering, and it often seems like it wants me to become bitter and hateful.
But there's a world inside my love
Despite the pain around me, there is still love within me that I can draw on for strength.
Can bury my rage
My love is powerful enough to help me overcome my anger and find peace.
Every second I disappear
Sometimes I feel like I am fading away and losing touch with reality.
I feel my senses dying
I am so caught up in my emotions that I am losing touch with the world around me.
In the mountain stillness I hear Hollywood coyotes crying
Even in the peace and serenity of nature, I am reminded of the harshness and cruelty of the world.
Sorrow, You are my light
Despite the pain, my sorrow has become a guiding light for me that helps me cope with life.
Everything my heart desires
My sorrow has become so ingrained in me that it feels like the foundation of my desires and hopes for the future.
Show me your beautiful anger
Even in my sadness, I can still appreciate the beauty in the powerful emotion of anger.
Sorrow, keeping me sane
My sorrow is the one constant in my life that helps me stay grounded and maintain my sanity.
You turn my nights into days
My sorrow can be so overwhelming that it feels like night all the time, but it also has the power to bring me out of that darkness and into the light of day.
I love your beautiful anger
Even though my sorrow can be painful, I still appreciate the intensity and passion that it brings out in me.
Every time that I feel my empire beneath my feet crumbling
Whenever I feel like I am losing control of my life, and everything I have built is falling apart,
Sorrow! You turn my nights to days
I find comfort in my sorrow because it helps me see the world in a different light, and gives me hope for a brighter future.
To days
My sorrow helps me appreciate the beauty and wonder of each new day, even in the midst of pain and sadness.
Anger
Despite the pain and sadness that I feel, there is still a fierce passion and energy within me that fuels my drive to keep going.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CORNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@llovefood4927
Here’s the lyrics sugarplums
My northern heart weighs like a stone
And the burning sadness has become
My home
The tortured world wants me to hate
But there's a world inside
My love can bury my rage
Every second I disappear
I feel my senses dying
In the mountain stillness I hear
Hollywood coyotes crying
Sorrow, You are my light
Everything my heart desires
Show me your beautiful
Anger
Sorrow, keeping me sane
You turn my nights into days
I love your beautiful
Anger
When I am tempted to give up
And the winter's drowning me with memories
And loss
I leave my hungry mind outside
'Cause there's a beauty inside
And sorrow is fueling my fire
Every second I disappear
I feel my senses dying
In the mountain stillness I hear
Hollywood coyotes…
@siva6869
Too little people appreciate this band, it's seriously underrated.
@snubnosedmonke
if you still listening to IAMX, you have superb taste
@itsagravemydudes2916
Hi! I’ve been a big fan of Iamx for two years now and I’m having trouble finding a similar band with identical themes of dark romance, do you have any recommendations?
@shiftingjack9093
@@itsagravemydudes2916 Try Sneaker Pimps
@user-mj6ye7oe1k
Help me find the same song, plsss
@idiashrouds1fan
Thank you🦾🦾
Ive loved iamx for so longg
@painisreal1
Je sais 😌
@gojoxsanzo
I've been listening IAMX for 20 years and I still love their music sooo much!
@GronGrinder
Damn dude. Respect!
@llovefood4927
Here’s the lyrics sugarplums
My northern heart weighs like a stone
And the burning sadness has become
My home
The tortured world wants me to hate
But there's a world inside
My love can bury my rage
Every second I disappear
I feel my senses dying
In the mountain stillness I hear
Hollywood coyotes crying
Sorrow, You are my light
Everything my heart desires
Show me your beautiful
Anger
Sorrow, keeping me sane
You turn my nights into days
I love your beautiful
Anger
When I am tempted to give up
And the winter's drowning me with memories
And loss
I leave my hungry mind outside
'Cause there's a beauty inside
And sorrow is fueling my fire
Every second I disappear
I feel my senses dying
In the mountain stillness I hear
Hollywood coyotes…