CLAN OF XYMOX – How Long

Clan of Xymox, also known as simply Xymox, are a Dutch rock band formed in 1981 best known as pioneers of darkwave music. Clan of Xymox featured a trio of singers and songwriters – Ronny Moorings, Anka Wolbert, and Pieter Nooten – and gained success in the 1980s, releasing their first two albums on 4AD, before releasing their third and fourth albums on Wing Records and scoring a hit single in the United States. Their 1980s releases included synthpop/electronic dance music. The band is still active, continuing to tour and release records with Moorings as the sole remaining original songwriter and singer.

Burning eyes, it’s no surprise The heat of the night won’t go Frail white stars above the crawling cars We need to stay at home

How long? How long?

I shed my tears from my eyes I watched my dreams all die My life has changed, looks for the human race Our freedom is gone in dire straits

How long? How long? How long? How long?

I walk alone and rage against The dying of our rights on end The air of dread is in our breath We see no light in dark they said

Dry your eyes, scream out loud Hear their lies, world’s gone mad

Our normal world is gone, you work from home Your life is on hold for months on end

How long? How long? How long? How long?