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)
REACHING OUT
Xymox Lyrics
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Loose control, high we go
You always win, you never loose
All your love is white as snow
As we sow we shall reap, give your love
Finders keep, as within, so without
As above so below
Let your mind take control
I am reaching out
I reach within
My soul is aflame
We drift away
Deep inside, we ride this train
You always win, you never loose
All your love is white as snow
As we sow we shall reap, give your love
Finders keep, as within, so without
As above so below
Know your heart in your soul
Let your mind take control
I am reaching out
I reach within
Xymox's song Reaching Out explores the concept of self-discovery and the importance of introspection in finding personal fulfillment. The lyrics take the listener on a journey of self-reflection, encouraging them to look within themselves, rather than relying on external factors, to find happiness and love. The song's opening lines, "Take your time, high we ride, loose control, high we go," evoke a feeling of freedom and abandon, encouraging the listener to let go of their inhibitions and explore their innermost thoughts and desires.
The second stanza, "You always win, you never lose, all your love is white as snow," highlights the importance of self-love and acceptance. The idea that "all your love is white as snow" suggests purity and innocence, encouraging the listener to embrace the best parts of themselves and let go of any negative self-talk.
The chorus, "I am reaching out, I reach within," emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and introspection. By reaching out to the world around them, the listener is also reaching within to explore their own thoughts and emotions, finding a sense of peace and balance.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are full of imagery and metaphor, such as "as we sow we shall reap" and "as above so below." These phrases suggest that the world around us is a reflection of our own inner worlds, highlighting the importance of taking responsibility for our own feelings and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time, high we ride
We should enjoy the moment and take things slow while we experience the high of life.
Loose control, high we go
We should let go and allow ourselves to experience the fullness of life while it takes us to new heights.
You always win, you never loose
Success is always within our reach, and we should approach life with this positive mindset.
All your love is white as snow
Our love should be pure, unadulterated, and free from any kind of malice or negativity.
As we sow, we shall reap, give your love
What we give to the world, we receive in return, so we should give our love and kindness to others.
Finders keep, as within, so without
What we find inside of ourselves reflects in the world around us, so we should focus on our internal state.
As above so below
The law of correspondence states that everything on a higher plane reflects something on a lower plane, so what happens in the heavens is reflected in the earthly plane.
Know your heart in your soul
Understand the depth of your heart and soul and seek to find alignment between them.
Let your mind take control
Allow your mind to be in control of your experiences and help guide your actions.
I am reaching out
I am seeking connection with others and with the universe at large.
I reach within
I seek introspection and connection within myself to better understand my own being.
My soul is aflame
I am intensely passionate and in tune with my emotions and innermost desires.
We drift away
As we experience life, we naturally move on and away from certain experiences and situations.
Deep inside, we ride this train
Despite the changes and fluctuations of life, we continue on this journey and experience all that it has to offer.
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gerretwull8041
Love this song!
@koi8859
I understand that Ronny doesn't feel too good about those two albums (Metamorphosis and Headclouds) and calls them a result of identity crysis, but hell - Headclouds is really great album with few real gems, like this song for example!