IAMX is the solo musical project of Chris Corner (of Sneaker Pimps). Corner… Read Full Bio ↴IAMX is the solo musical project of Chris Corner (of Sneaker Pimps). Corner has repeatedly said that IAMX is very different to his actual, real-life personality and is a kind of quasi “act”. Whether an act or not, IAMX’s music is primarily concerned with subjects such as outlandish sex, death, narcotic intoxication, bisexuality, obsession, alienation and vague allusions to politics.

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.

Trials
IAMX Lyrics

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Every morning I feel it
Kicking inside me
Telling me I'm not good at all

Though I hear the voices
I recognize them
They are the demons in us all

I wake up hot, I wake up cold
But my trials are my friends
Every little flaw digging in my soul
But my trials are my friends

I can only win in the end
My trials are my friends

I wake up hot, I wake up cold
But my trials are my friends
Every little flaw digging in my soul
But my trials are my friends

I can only win in the end
My trials are my friends

Overall Meaning

The song "Trials" by IAMX is a reflection on the constant inner turmoil that the singer feels. The opening lines convey this sense of unease, with the singer feeling something "kicking inside" him every morning. He recognizes these feelings as part of the demons that exist within us all. The lyrics echo the idea that the singer's problems are not unique to him but rather part of the human condition.

Despite the pain caused by these inner demons, the chorus shifts the perspective to one of acceptance. Instead of fighting against his flaws, the singer learns to embrace them and see them as "friends". He wakes up "hot, [he] wakes up cold," but these trials ultimately help him grow and become a better person.

The concluding lines express the idea that confronting one's demons head-on can lead to a sense of triumph. The singer recognizes that he can only win in the end by confronting and overcoming his fears and weaknesses. Overall, "Trials" is a powerful reminder that the struggles we face in life are not to be feared but accepted and faced with courage.

Line by Line Meaning

Every morning I feel it
Every day, I sense a feeling within me

Kicking inside me
A strong sensation that expresses itself physically

Telling me I'm not good at all
The feeling sends a message that I'm inadequate

Though I hear the voices
Despite hearing these messages

I recognize them
I realize where they come from

They are the demons in us all
These are inner demons that everyone has

But my trials are my friends
The challenges I face are beneficial to me

Every little flaw digging in my soul
Each imperfection hurts me deeply

I can only win in the end
Despite the difficulties, I will ultimately succeed

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CORNER

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