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)
Spiritual High
Xymox Lyrics
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I thank the night
I pray for peace
I pray for love
Whatever is trust
Whatever is true
Whatever is pure
Will come to you
I wait for you to shine on me
I wait for you to shine on me
I wait for you to shine on me
I wait for you to shine on me
Felt me
Felt me
Girl
Precious girl
Precious girl
Precious girl
I choose success
I choose for action
You shall be judged
By the law of your mind
Your inner speech
Your silent words
Your aim in life
To serve this world
I wait for you to shine on me
I wait for you to shine on me
I wait for you to shine on me
I wait for you to shine on me
My spirit's high
My spirit's high
My spirit's high
My spirit's high
My spirit's high
Come
Come
Come
Come
Come
Come
The lyrics of Xymox's song "Spiritual High" express the desire for peace, love, and positivity. The opening lines express gratitude for both day and night, symbolizing the completeness of life. The singer prays for peace and love, emphasizing that trust, truth, and purity will lead to positivity in life. The chorus expresses the longing for spiritual enlightenment, asking for guidance from a higher power to "shine" down on the singer. "Felt me" could mean the spiritual/emotional connection with the higher power, and "Precious girl" may symbolize the purity and innocence of the soul.
The second stanza highlights the importance of taking action and being responsible for one's own life. The law of the mind, inner speech, silent words, and aim in life all shape an individual’s destiny. The singer chooses success and seeks to serve the world with a positive attitude. The repetition of "I wait for you to shine on me" in the chorus underlines the singer’s longing for spiritual connection and his or her ultimate aim for spiritual enlightenment. The song ends with a repeated chant of "Come," possibly inviting the higher power to enter the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I thank the day
I express gratitude for the daylight and all the opportunities it brings
I thank the night
I express gratitude for the nighttime and all the rest and reflection it brings
I pray for peace
I ask for tranquility and quietness in the midst of chaos
I pray for love
I ask for affection, compassion, and understanding for others as well as oneself
Whatever is trust
Whatever inspires confidence or belief in a person or a situation
Whatever is true
Whatever is genuine or not false
Whatever is pure
Whatever is without impurities or flaws
Will come to you
Such qualities or characteristics will eventually reach and be with you
I wait for you to shine on me
I anticipate the arrival of the things that will bring light, positivity, and hope to my life
Felt me
I had a connection or deeper understanding of myself and who I am
Girl
Addressing a female with fondness or admiration
Precious girl
Addressing a female with value and importance
I choose success
I make a deliberate decision to achieve progress or accomplishment in my life
I choose for action
I make a deliberate decision to do things, rather than just think about them or wish for them
You shall be judged
A statement that implies you are held accountable for your actions
By the law of your mind
The things you think and believe form the basis of your reality, which will have consequences in your life
Your inner speech
The way you talk to yourself can create a powerful impact on your thoughts, actions, and overall self-esteem
Your silent words
The things you keep to yourself have a way of shaping your attitude and behavior
Your aim in life
The goals, aspirations, and objectives you have give you direction and purpose to live by
To serve this world
One's contributions should have a positive impact on others and society as a whole
My spirit's high
I am feeling a sense of inner strength, hope, and positivity
Come
An invitation to others to join in or experience a particular feeling or energy
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carlosalenduran4630
Just ordered on vinyl
@AnklepantsSkateZine
This song makes me picture James Bond at an early 90's European goth club for whatever reason.
@asylumdisciple
I always feel like he'd rather forget these masterpieces. Which just baffles me.
@claytonvernon8793
epic snare line
@PaulbylPaulbyl
I feel so lucky to have discovered this band many years ago. I listen, and simply let the world around me go by.
@pinoruffo2480
Underrated then...underrated now
@pinoruffo2480
My spirits high🎵🎵
@visceralfate6803
I wait for you..to shine on me
@electromarek
wspaniały utwór....szkoda że takich kawałków już zabrakło....
@claytonvernon5981
amazing song from my favorite cult band