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)
B Who U Wanna B
Xymox Lyrics
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YOU STOP BELIEVING EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT
WHEN YOU FACE THE WORLD, YOU'VE GOT TO PAY A CERTAIN PRICE
YOU ARE HORRIFIED, TRANQUILIZED
EVERY SECOND COUNTS
YOU CAN be WHO you want to be
JUST HOLD ON TO YOUR FANTASY
JUST LET GO OF REALITY
IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE BLOCKED
BEGIN WITH YOURSELF, FACING UP
WHATEVER IT TAKES, LOOK INSIDE
NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES
BLANK OUT TIME AND SPACE AND FEEL
ALL CONNECTIONS FLOW INTO PLACE
YOU HAVE A CHOICE, A NEW BEGINNING
YOU CAN be WHO you want to be
JUST HOLD ON TO YOUR FANTASY
YOU CAN be WHO you want to be
JUST LET GO OF REALITY
THERE IS SAFETY IN DERISION
I TALK ABOUT MY VISION
THE TROUBLE OF DEFECTION
THE COMFORT OF AFFECTION
WIEGH ME DOWN AND NOT A DAY
EXPERIENCE RECALLED
MY MIND APPALLED
WHAT DO WE KNOW
WHAT DO WE SHOW
IS THERE SOMETHING TO BE SAID ?
HIT THE GROUND, NOT A SOUND
IS STRONG ENOUGH TO LIFT ME UP
PUT ME DOWN, FIX ME UP
LOVE WILL HOLD IT
LOVE WILL HOLD IT
DROPPING OUT OF SKY AND ROCK
DRUGGED BY LOVE, A SYSTEM SHOCK
CATCH ME UP, 'cause TIME WILL TELL
IF LOVE WILL HOLD IT
LOVE WILL HOLD IT
LOVE WILL HOLD IT
HUSH, I LOST MY THEME
OF ORIGINAL SIN
EXTREMITIES. REALITY
LEAVE THE THINGS THAT SEEM
DROPPING OUT OF SKY AND ROCK
DRUGGED BY LOVE, IN STATE OF SHOCK
DISTORTED DAYS, DISTORTED WAYS
NOT WORTH THINGING OF
DROPPING UOT OF SKY AND ROCK
DRUGGED BY LOVE IN A STATE OF SHOCK
LOVE WILL HOLD IT
LOVE WILL HOLD IT
The lyrics of Xymox's song "B Who U Wanna B" encourage listeners to embrace their true selves and reject the constraints of reality. The song opens with a description of slowed-down movements and a loss of faith in the future, suggesting a need to break free from the mundane and experience life more fully. The lyrics then offer reassurance that listeners can embody their deepest desires and lose themselves in their own fantasies, urging them to look within and trust their own instincts. The middle of the song calls on listeners to confront their fears and take action to achieve self-actualization, with an emphasis on creating new connections and embracing new beginnings. The final verses emphasize the transformative power of love and a rejection of conformity, comparing the singer's own journey to falling from the sky and being lifted up again by love.
Line by Line Meaning
SLOW MOTION WHEN MY FEET TOUCH THE GROUND
I feel like time slows down when I touch the ground.
YOU STOP BELIEVING EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT
Sometimes it feels like nothing will work out.
WHEN YOU FACE THE WORLD, YOU'VE GOT TO PAY A CERTAIN PRICE
Life can be tough, and you have to work hard to get what you want.
YOU ARE HORRIFIED, TRANQUILIZED
I feel both scared and calm at the same time.
EVERY SECOND COUNTS
Time is precious, and you need to make the most of it.
YOU CAN be WHO you want to be JUST HOLD ON TO YOUR FANTASY
You have the power to be whoever you want to be. Believe in your dreams and don't let anyone bring you down.
YOU CAN be WHO you want to be JUST LET GO OF REALITY
To achieve your goals, you need to let go of what's holding you back and focus on your dreams.
IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE BLOCKED BEGIN WITH YOURSELF, FACING UP
When you feel stuck, start by looking at yourself and your own actions.
WHATEVER IT TAKES, LOOK INSIDE NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES
No matter what obstacles you face, you have the strength within you to overcome them.
BLANK OUT TIME AND SPACE AND FEEL ALL CONNECTIONS FLOW INTO PLACE
Sometimes you need to clear your mind to truly connect with everything around you.
YOU HAVE A CHOICE, A NEW BEGINNING
You can always make a fresh start and choose a new direction in life.
THERE IS SAFETY IN DERISION I TALK ABOUT MY VISION
It's easier to mock others than to share your own ideas and dreams.
THE TROUBLE OF DEFECTION THE COMFORT OF AFFECTION
Leaving your comfortable life can be difficult, but love and affection can make it easier.
WIEGH ME DOWN AND NOT A DAY EXPERIENCE RECALLED MY MIND APPALLED
I feel weighed down by my past experiences and it's affecting my mental state.
WHAT DO WE KNOW WHAT DO WE SHOW IS THERE SOMETHING TO BE SAID ?
We don't always know what we're talking about, but is there something worth saying anyway?
HIT THE GROUND, NOT A SOUND IS STRONG ENOUGH TO LIFT ME UP
Even when things are tough, something strong within me helps me keep going.
PUT ME DOWN, FIX ME UP LOVE WILL HOLD IT LOVE WILL HOLD IT
Love has the power to both hurt and heal, but it will always hold us together.
DROPPING OUT OF SKY AND ROCK DRUGGED BY LOVE, A SYSTEM SHOCK CATCH ME UP, 'cause TIME WILL TELL IF LOVE WILL HOLD IT LOVE WILL HOLD IT LOVE WILL HOLD IT
Love can be overwhelming and it's hard to know if it will last, but time will show if it's truly meant to be.
HUSH, I LOST MY THEME OF ORIGINAL SIN EXTREMITIES. REALITY
I'm struggling to find my place in the world and it's hard to face the harsh reality of life.
LEAVE THE THINGS THAT SEEM DROPPING OUT OF SKY AND ROCK DRUGGED BY LOVE, IN STATE OF SHOCK DISTORTED DAYS, DISTORTED WAYS NOT WORTH THINGING OF
Sometimes you need to let go of things that seem important and just go with the flow. The chaos of life isn't always worth worrying about.
LOVE WILL HOLD IT LOVE WILL HOLD IT
Love is a powerful force that can hold us together through anything.
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