A chance meeting with Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance led to an invitation to support that band on a UK tour, and then a recording contract with their record label, 4AD.
Their first two full length albums, self-titled Clan of Xymox and Medusa, comfortably settled Xymox into their own niche of blooming melodics and smooth grey lyrical originality, with Ronnie's songwriting coming as a fresh and very welcome abstract to the plastic and packaged synthpop of the late 80s. In 1989, Ronnie saw a chance to evolve and left 4AD, releasing Twist of Shadows which proved to be their most complete and mature offering thusfar, and was their most successful yet.
With the next two albums, Phoenix and Metamorphosis, fans were left with something of an out of body experience - as Xymox was sounding nothing like themselves. Metamorphosis was truly that however, its failure created a catalyst for Moorings to jump to yet another label, part ways with his bandmates, and pickup Mojca Zugna on bass. Zok records re-released Metamorphosis and a new EP - Headclouds. Moorings took a four year break to introspect and write, and gave fans the wondrous gift that is Hidden Faces, admittedly the logical followup to Medusa.
The new millenium ushered in success for Creatures, Notes From the Underground, Farewell, Breaking Point, The Best Of Clan Of Xymox and the latest DVD release Visible (2008) which serve to define what Clan of Xymox has become now - a velvet lined room smelling of roses and clove, the distant chime of crystal engaging crystal, and the slow lilting line of smoke forming nameless shapes as it draws you ever in.
Current Live Lineup:
Ronny Moorings - words, guitar, piano, voice
Mojca Zugna - bass, voice
Yvonne de Ray - keyboards
Mario Usai - guitar
Discography (as Clan Of Xymox):
1985 - Clan Of Xymox
1986 - Medusa
1997 - Hidden Faces
1999 - Creatures
2000 - Live
2001 - Subsequent Pleasures (reissue only CD)
2001 - Notes From The Underground
2001 - John Peel Sessions
2002 - Remixes From The Underground
2003 - Farewell
2004 - The Best Of Clan Of Xymox
2006 - Breaking Point
2008 - Visible DVD
2009 - In Love We Trust
2011 - Darkest Hour
2012 - Live at the Castle Party (Audio CD& DVD) Special Issue
2012 - Kindred Spirits (cover versions)
2014 - Matters Of Mind, Body And Soul
2017 - Days of Black
2020 - Spider on the Wall
As Xymox:
1983 - Subsequent Pleasures (Vinyl, 12" Limited to 500 copies)
1989 - Twist Of Shadows
1991 - Phoenix
1992 - Metamorphosis
1993 - Headclouds
1994 - Remix (bootleg)
At The End Of The Day
Xymox Lyrics
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THE NUMBER OF TIMES TODAY
I'VE WANTED TO KISS YOU
I'VE WANTED TO HOLD YOU
CLOSER TO MY HEART
CLOSER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE
I FELT THIS FROM THE START
BUT WHAT CAN I DO,
AT THE END OF THE DAY
IT'S ALL UP TO YOU
AT THE END OF THE DAY
IT'S ALL UP TO YOU
THE FIRST TIME I SAW YOU
IN THE CORNER OF MY EYES
WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN
YOU LOOKED SO ALIVE THAT NIGHT
OHH, IT MUST BE A HUNDRED STARES...FADING
TODAY, WHEN I THINK OF YOU
TODAY, WHEN I THINK OF YOU
WHAT CAN I DO
WHAT CAN I SAY
AT THE END OF THE DAY
TO PROVE MY LOVE FOR YOU
MY LOVE FOR YOU
MY LOVE FOR YOU
MY LOVE FOR YOU
MY LOVE FOR YOU
The song "At The End Of The Day" by Xymox is a beautiful, emotion-filled track that speaks of the longing and desire of a person towards someone they love. The song starts with the lyrics "You'll laugh if only you knew, the number of times today, I've wanted to kiss you, I've wanted to hold you closer to my heart, closer than you can imagine", which showcases the intense passion and desire that the person feels for their loved one. The person has been longing to be with their loved one the entire day, but they are unable to express their feelings or take any action towards them.
The song then moves on to the chorus, where the person asks themselves what they can do or say to prove their love for the other person. They acknowledge that at the end of the day, it is all up to the other person to decide if they want to be with them or not. The bridge of the song speaks of the first time the person saw their loved one and the feeling of being alive that they felt that night. The song ends with the person reaffirming their love for their loved one.
Overall, the song is a beautiful representation of unrequited love and the longing and desire that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
YOU'LL LAUGH IF ONLY YOU KNEW
You would find it amusing if you knew
THE NUMBER OF TIMES TODAY
How often today
I'VE WANTED TO KISS YOU
I have desired to kiss you
I'VE WANTED TO HOLD YOU
I have wanted to embrace you
CLOSER TO MY HEART
Near to my feelings
CLOSER THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE
Even nearer than you can think
I FELT THIS FROM THE START
I started feeling this from the beginning
BUT WHAT CAN I DO,
But I am helpless,
WHAT CAN I SAY
What words can I express
AT THE END OF THE DAY
Ultimately,
IT'S ALL UP TO YOU
The final decision is yours
AT THE END OF THE DAY
Ultimately,
IT'S ALL UP TO YOU
The final decision is yours
THE FIRST TIME I SAW YOU
When I first laid eyes on you
IN THE CORNER OF MY EYES
In my peripheral vision
WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN
Anticipating an event
YOU LOOKED SO ALIVE THAT NIGHT
You seemed very dynamic that evening
OHH, IT MUST BE A HUNDRED STARES...FADING
Oh, I must have looked at you hundreds of times... and now they're fading away
TODAY, WHEN I THINK OF YOU
Now when I reflect on you
TODAY, WHEN I THINK OF YOU
Now when I reflect on you
WHAT CAN I DO
What actions can I take
WHAT CAN I SAY
What words can I express
AT THE END OF THE DAY
Ultimately,
TO PROVE MY LOVE FOR YOU
To show my affection for you
MY LOVE FOR YOU
My romantic feelings for you
MY LOVE FOR YOU
My romantic feelings for you
MY LOVE FOR YOU
My romantic feelings for you
MY LOVE FOR YOU
My romantic feelings for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNY MOORINGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elmo Freen
One of the best Goth bands EVER! "Twist of Shadows" was the first CD in my now vast collection. They have evolved and continue to produce excellent material.
777pusher
Fringe goth, but spectacular in every way!
Hershel Cooper
this is one of my favorite songs ever
777pusher
It is aural bliss!!!
Joe Lewis Henry
Hershel Cooper mine too!
Chris Acosta
Holy shit I've been looking for this for years! I absolutely love the chorus. Wow.
Grumpy Pants
I was lucky enough to see Xymox in a tiny little club in Laguna Beach, CA back in the classic Ronny/Anka days. A great show, and one of the loudest I've ever been to.
Mark Riva
What year?
antonio alvarez
La tendencia un poco más al Pop, pero con gran calidad > saludos México!
Aaron Kennedy
Beautiful Love song. Xymox writes some good ones.