For Ruin was formed in 2003 when Murphy began playing a mixture of melodic … Read Full Bio ↴For Ruin was formed in 2003 when Murphy began playing a mixture of melodic black/death metal with strong harmonies, melodies and dynamics throughout. During 1998-2006, he recorded 3 demos (Split, Shade and Obsidian) and established an initial lineup of the band at the end of 2005, playing with Decapitated and many others at the time.

In November 2006 Murphy was joined by drummer Barry English, guitarist Drew Myers and bassist Barry OSullivan forming the second lineup of the band. The band filmed their performance at Winterfest 2006 in their home town of Cork on December 23rd '06. The result is the "Live at Winterfest" DVD, which was given a limited release in January 2007.

For Ruin announced the start of their relationship with Sentinel Records in January 07. The band finished their debut recording for Sentinel in May '07 titled "December" which was released on September 15th 2007 and supported by a headlining Irish tour during October 07. During August 07 the band returned to gigging, playing a warm-up show with Napalm Death before their tour in support of the album. FR played with Massacre and Extreme Noise Terror around this time and bass player Peter Lawlor joined the band just before the band played main support to Primordial in December 07 & Jan 08. In Feb '08 the band welcomed back original drummer Steve O'Connell and having spent a few months rehearsing with Steve, the band played London for the first time; at the Camden Underworld in May 08 with Skyforger.

In January 2009 the band recorded their second album "Last Light". It was recorded in Cork, Ireland with Alwyn Walker of Komodo Studios as the on-location co-producer. The album is currently being mixed. The band recently played with Paradise Lost and Rotting Christ in Belfast in April 2009. Last Light should be out later in 2009 and will be followed by UK, Irl and EU dates.

Care of the Dead
For Ruin Lyrics

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The strain of living past a prime
Unrest, regrets and self made lies

Reflect on infected dreams
Watch the tide flow over
Shading eyes from reality

Foresight, stretch imagination wide

Boundless horizons, through the pain
Naive! Pull the chains down tight!
In hindsight, an all pervading gaze

Reflect on infected dreams

Watch the tide flow over
Shading eyes from reality

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of For Ruin's song "Care of the Dead" portray the distress of living beyond one's prime, plagued by regrets and lies that one has constructed for oneself. The song talks about reflecting on one's dreams that have been contaminated by difficulties and watching life flow by in a blur, as one shields their eyes from the stark reality of their situation.

The lyrics urge the listener to stretch their imagination wide, embrace boundless horizons, and push through pain with foresight. However, they also criticize the naivete of those who choose to remain chains bound tight during life's tumultuous periods. The all-pervading gaze of hindsight looms heavily over them.

Overall, the song speaks about the importance of confronting life's challenges head-on, pushing through the pain and difficulties, embracing imagination, and striving for a boundless horizon.

Line by Line Meaning

The strain of living past a prime
Feeling weighed down by the passing of time and the realization that one is no longer at their peak.

Unrest, regrets and self made lies
A sense of unease due to past mistakes and dishonesty with oneself.

Reflect on infected dreams
To contemplate aspirations or goals that have been negatively impacted by outside influences or circumstances beyond one's control.

Watch the tide flow over
To observe the natural progression of events, like waves in the ocean, that are beyond one's control.

Shading eyes from reality
Avoiding the harsh truth and instead choosing to see things in a more positive light.

Foresight, stretch imagination wide
Use imagination and forward thinking to envision possibilities that are not yet present.

Boundless horizons, through the pain
Despite adversity and hardships, there are limitless opportunities and potential outcomes.

Naive! Pull the chains down tight!
Being overly optimistic can lead to overlooking or underestimating potential challenges or obstacles. It is important to prepare for the worst.

In hindsight, an all pervading gaze
Once one has experienced and overcome challenges, they develop a deeper understanding and awareness of the world around them.

Reflect on infected dreams
To contemplate aspirations or goals that have been negatively impacted by outside influences or circumstances beyond one's control.

Watch the tide flow over
To observe the natural progression of events, like waves in the ocean, that are beyond one's control.

Shading eyes from reality
Avoiding the harsh truth and instead choosing to see things in a more positive light.

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