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)
Wild In the Wind
Xymox Lyrics
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Is this your voice begging to be spared
Oh, you seemed so unassailable, you seemed so far away hey hey
Is this a voice begging to be spared
Is this your voice ?
Please, don't speak to me for a while
Is this your voice begging to be spared
Oh, you seemed so unassailable, you seemed so far away hey hey
Are these your words with laughter
Is this your voice ?
Catch my thoughts on the run
You kissed my hand
Like a friend in the heat of a fight
While those enemies scream
In the heat of a fight
I walked into my dream
Oh fall
Oh fall into your call
I jump I jump I jump
Jump out of time
Out of the fight
Jump jump
Jump out of time
I cry in the wind
I cry in the wind . someone is telling me
A frenzied thing
I cry in the wind I cry
A whisper in my ear
The song "Cry In The Wind" by Xymox (Clan Of) depicts a moment of vulnerability and desperation experienced by the singer. The lyrics open with a question seeking confirmation if the words spoken with laughter are indeed from the person addressed. The singer also begs for a break from communication, followed by another question of the authenticity of the voice begging for mercy. The person addressed is described earlier as unassailable and distant, and this contrast is highlighted in the desperate plea for mercy. The singer is attempting to make sense of the situation, hoping that it is not a joke or a cruel message delivered in jest.
The song then shifts to a different scene, where the singer is remembering a moment when someone, probably addressed earlier, kissed their hand as a gesture of friendship. This gesture is described in the context of a fight, and the sound of enemies screaming is also mentioned. The singer walks into their own dream, a space where they can escape the fight and jump out of time. The song ends with the refrain "I cry in the wind," with a frenzied voice whispering in the singer's ear. Overall, the song explores the themes of vulnerability, confusion, and the desire to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Are these your words with laughter
Questioning the sincerity of the words spoken with laughter
Is this your voice begging to be spared
Asking if the voice is truly that of someone asking for mercy
Oh, you seemed so unassailable, you seemed so far away hey hey
Expressing surprise that the person who seemed untouchable is now vulnerable
Is this a voice begging to be spared
Repeating the question asked earlier about the authenticity of the voice
Is this your voice ?
Repeating the question one final time to emphasize doubt
Please, don't speak to me for a while
Requesting for some space and time to process the situation
Catch my thoughts on the run
Asking someone to pay attention to their thoughts despite the chaos around them
You kissed my hand
Recalling a moment of affection between two people
Like a friend in the heat of a fight
Comparing the intimacy of the moment to that of a close friend in a heated argument
While those enemies scream
Describing a tense situation where enemies are causing chaos
In the heat of a fight
Reiterating the intensity of the situation
I walked into my dream
Reflecting on a moment that feels like a dream
Oh fall
An emotional outburst that signifies a moment of defeat
Oh fall into your call
Submitting oneself to the inevitable outcome of the situation
I jump I jump I jump
Repeating a phrase to symbolize taking action
Jump out of time
Escaping the present moment and situation
Out of the fight
Removing oneself from a conflict
Jump jump
Repeating the phrase as a chant or mantra
Jump out of time
Repeating the previous line
I cry in the wind
Expressing sadness or despair in a way that feels futile
I cry in the wind . someone is telling me
Feeling as though someone is mocking or taunting their expression of emotion
A frenzied thing
Describing the overwhelming emotions in a chaotic situation
I cry in the wind I cry
Repeating the line as a way of venting emotions
A whisper in my ear
Describing a feeling of someone or something close by
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE MOERINGS, PIETER NOOTEN, ANKA WOLBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ricky Garza
Growing up with only new wave and dark wave music. The best music my mind had listen.
Adriano Mozzo
Love this band! Sweet cover!
djmusicjac
i love clan of xymox i love that they sing new wave and dark wave, both my favourite genres
SPSF
xymox will allways be in my prefered bands!... keep going guys!
Andrea DC
Ascoltavo gli Ximox da giovane e ora che gli anni sono molti di più, li ascolto ancora. Grandi.
ewalton47
a good version of a great song .. i keep coming back to it
Ladymort
Cierto, siempre me ha gustado esta canción, les ha quedado preciosa, aunque verdaderamente es mejor la de Bowie, mucho más emocionante, sin duda, jeje.
ZADEJI
uyyy que buenaaaa!!! esta es una cancion muy fascinante ... muchas gracias x la ptm!!! =)
Rodion Poem De Ataraxia
Clan Of Xymox forever!!
Sarah Eden
Beautiful. Bowie would be proud