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Since their formation in their native Holland back in 1984 their music has been constantly changing, always challenging and often quite breathtaking. Some of us have always been of the opinion that XYMOX are something special. A band fired by electronic music but determined, always, to make something that is very much their own. They are unique.
First there was Clan of Xymox, formed in Amsterdam but signed to leading English independent label 4-AD, home at one time or another to the Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, Pixies, Throwing Muses, among others.
1985 saw the release of the band's self-titled debut album. Recorded at Edinburgh's famed Palladium Studios and co- produced with 4-AD supremo Ivo, it was a record full of tumbling electro beats, throbbing sequencers and moody vocals.
1987 saw the band provide a track for " Lonely is An Eyesore", a fascinating compilation album highlighting the diversity of talent on the 4-AD roster. "Muscoviet Musquito", sandwiched between Dif Juz and Dead Can Dance, showed a more confident side to the band. Album number two was a very different beast.
1987's "Medusa" was mostly a dark record, in places a chilling exercise in atmospherics and modern pop dynamics. Aided by the impressive 12 inch single "A Million Things" the band really started to create a buzz. Clan Of Xymox were now not only inhabiting the arthouse but filling dance floors in the more discerning clubs.
October 1988 saw the band and 4-AD part company. Encouraged by label boss Ivo they signed to Wing, a left of centre subsidiary of media monolith PolyGram. The band shortened their name to Xymox and gave the world 1989's "Twist of Shadows" album, their debut for Wing. It was in many ways a bold record and it showed that being signed to a major concern wasn't going to stifle a natural sense of musical adventure. Supported by three excellent 12 inch releases "Obsession", "Imagination" and "Blind Hearts" - this was an album that confirmed the diversity of their appeal as again they clicked in both dance and alternative circles. For years Xymox had enjoyed cult status across Europe but were now beginning to cause a stir in America. "Twist of Shadows" had sold in excess of 300,000 copies.
The bands fourth album "Phoenix" released worldwide in 1991 was their last album on Wing , a division of PolyGram and had ecstatic reviews but sold not as much as their predecessor despite of their loyal U.S. fan base. The band embarked on sell out tours around the world and featured in college alternative and mainstream Billboard charts. The sub label Wing seized to exist.
"Metamorphosis" and "Headclouds" are the latest two albums, released on Zok Records, an independent label, solely working for Xymox. Here, in addition to their trademark choral sounds and hypnotic electro rhythms, are albums taking a whole range of styles and influences, taking Xymox into the '90s dance era, it's the work of a band who are never afraid to take chances.In the UK they nearly entered the top 40 charts with the "Reaching Out" single and was played on heavy rotation in the UK.
In 1994 Xymox re released their first ( from 1984 , only 500 original printed copies exist) limited available mini album "Subsequent Pleasures" on Double Dutch Records and without consent Zok Records released a " Remix " album which contains only radio edits of the albums "Metamorphosis " and "Headclouds" compiled together.
In 1996 Xymox contributed music for a CD-ROM games project named "Total Mayhem" and a year later the music for the game "Revenant" , released worldwide by Domark..
In 1997 Ronny Moorings ended the Xymox era, restarted Clan of Xymox and the band signed to a brand new USA and German based Independent label Tess Records.
Stranger
Xymox (Clan Of) Lyrics
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When I looked into your eyes
When I look into your eyes
Just walk , don't talk
So lets just walk
From place to place
As long as we don't talk
Face to face
The lyrics of Clan of Xymox's "Stranger" seem to be about feeling disconnected from someone, specifically when looking into their eyes. The singer describes feeling like a stranger in this person's presence, but instead of attempting to engage in conversation, they suggest just walking from place to place in silence. It's almost as if the singer is trying to avoid further disappointment or disconnection by not speaking and just focusing on the physical act of walking together. The line "just walk, don't talk" is repeated, emphasizing this desire for physical connection without any emotional attachments or expectations.
The overall mood of the song is somber and introspective, with a sense of melancholy pervading the lyrics. The music itself is a blend of darkwave and gothic rock, which adds to the haunting and moody atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I am feeling me a stranger
At this moment, I am experiencing a sense of unfamiliarity with myself.
When I looked into your eyes
During the time I gazed into your eyes.
When I look into your eyes
Every time I gaze into your eyes.
Just walk , don't talk
Merely move, silence your words.
So lets just walk
Therefore, let us proceed on foot.
From place to place
Traveling from one location to another.
As long as we don't talk
Provided that we maintain our lack of communication.
Face to face
Directly confronting one another.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANKA WOLBERT, PIETER NOOTEN, RONNIE MOERINGS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JuniorJr...
Pois aqui está a letra!
Now I am feeling me a stranger
When I looked into your eyes
When I look into your eyes (stranger)
Just walk, don't talk
So let's just walk
From place to place
As long as we don't talk
Face to face
Stra stra stra stranger
Stra stra stra stranger
Stranger
@SezrahSylvan
This song reminds me of the man I love. I remember the first time we heard this together in a goth club, we just looked at each other and smiled. :)
@Matt-cl4mp
Goth club? That sounds like the next ground zero for Omar Mateen
@jasonstarr7335
Sezrah Sylvan same. My girl and i are still together!
@Narrenspiel6
@Athanasius Contra Marxism Unfortunately some people want to forbid people to live like they want, even if it doesnt hurt anyone.
@Narrenspiel6
@Athanasius Contra Marxism You have weird fantasies. Is there any evidence for that?
@Narrenspiel6
@Athanasius Contra Marxism I have no idea what you mean with "convince you of anything else related with it"?
The reason may be language barrier, but i have no idea what you are trying to say.
@catherinehart5949
Been listening to this masterpiece for 30 years. I never tire of classic Clan of Xymox. So musically relevant today.
@melisadoyon3672
Me too. Was 13 and heard it on WSGR 91.3 Port Huron college radio. Wish I could find out who the DJ was back then because he/she needs recognition for introducing so many of us to brilliant music we’re still loving 30yrs later. They just played Toronto this week!
@catherinehart5949
Hey Melissa: You can write to the radio station. The may have record of who the DJ was back then. I was a DJ at my college radio station and the station retained our playlists. At the very least, write them (they probably have a Facebook page) and let them know that they made a positive difference in your musical life.
@andreadc5498
I agree with you.