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.
The Negative Sex
IAMX Lyrics
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The kids and wishes fix and forgotten for my self defence
We all want to fuck ourselves and rape the world
So the odds of the cops will prevail
And vanity, not bored, not love
Oh no, they can't leave it alone
Oh no, we can't leave it alone
Because a negative sex was born into a bloodline
The negative sex is powerful in our time
Show a man from examp? the alternative
It's all ammunition for the gender bend and the bedroom twist
They say that the fashion's just not feminist
But the sweet and the turn-on sits in the laps of the girls with the balls and the hits
Oh no, they can't leave it alone
Oh no, we can't leave it alone
Because the negative sex was born into a bloodline
The negative sex is powerful in our time
The negative sex was born into a bloodline
The negative sex is powerful in our time
Sex for a lifetime
Sex for a lifetime
Sex for a lifetime
In "The Negative Sex," IAMX explores the idea of power dynamics in sexual relationships, as well as the societal norms and roles that contribute to these dynamics. The opening lines suggest that obedience and forgetfulness are qualities desired by those in control (such as the police), while self-preservation allows us to forget about the needs of others. The chorus acknowledges that these negative tendencies cannot be ignored or left alone, as they have become ingrained in our culture and relationships.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of gender roles and expectations, with the reference to "the girls with the balls and the hits" challenging traditional ideas of femininity and what is considered attractive. The song suggests that we should explore alternative perspectives and ways of approaching sex and relationships, rather than solely conforming to societal expectations.
Overall, the song presents a critique of the ways in which power shapes our sexual experiences and perpetuates negative attitudes towards sex.
Line by Line Meaning
They know attention to obedience
They understand the importance of obedience and compliance.
The kids and wishes fix and forgotten for my self defence
Our desires and needs are suppressed and ignored in order to protect ourselves.
We all want to fuck ourselves and rape the world
We have a desire for self-gratification and domination over others.
So the odds of the cops will prevail
The likelihood of law enforcement and punishment is high due to our actions.
And vanity, not bored, not love
We are motivated by our own egotism and not by boredom or love.
Oh no, they can't leave it alone
They cannot resist their negative instincts.
Because a negative sex was born into a bloodline
This negative behavior is inherent and has been passed down through generations.
The negative sex is powerful in our time
This behavior has a strong impact on society during this era.
Show a man from examp? the alternative
Demonstrate to others the alternative to this behavior.
It's all ammunition for the gender bend and the bedroom twist
This behavior fuels sexual experimentation and the blurring of gender lines.
They say that the fashion's just not feminist
Fashion choices are often not viewed as feminist.
But the sweet and the turn-on sits in the laps of the girls with the balls and the hits
Strong and confident women have the power to be sexually alluring.
Because the negative sex was born into a bloodline
This behavior is part of our ancestry.
Sex for a lifetime
Sexual desire is always present and enduring throughout our lives.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS CORNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emzdon7614
Underrated🙌🏾💀
@dealan-de8467
One of my favourite IAMX songs!! God, I love it. This is so hardcore :D
@amberlynnadams3744
I crave this
@llstarlight
killer drums/base - guitar - vocals ------------- Everything! looping looping
@henryr.6293
This is dope honestly, wish more people listened
@heyitsspooky6904
@@antoncarmoducchi6057 So do I
@archangelfilms2529
This music video actually reminds me one I recently watched, I advice you to listen to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxFw_iukKT0
@mabuskabukimabu2933
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@henryr.6293
@@antoncarmoducchi6057 valid
@MrAliquam
I honestly don't get - why? Why, what is it to you? You want it to become overused to the point, when you'd be embarrassed by even mentioning it name?
You, people, don't know what you're saying when you "wish" from something.