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.
Elysium
For Ruin Lyrics
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Frustrated, clouded days that pass
Escape - a legion's growing hunger (for the)
bleak signs of a pale reprieve
No Elysian scenery or the
Vine fruits of victories
Their grey eyes - grip our fears
Dead souls beyond all needs
Hands grasp for their sins to shrive
Don't let lie
Don't let it lie
The lyrics to For Ruin's song Elysium talks about the feeling of restlessness and frustration that one may feel due to the remaining time in their life. The need to escape from these feelings is growing inside like a hungry legion. However, there is no hope for a better future, no Elysian scenery or the sweet fruits of victory. The frail souls behind the veil of life, their grey eyes are gripping our worst fears. The dead souls, beyond all needs, still cling to their sins and try to repent. The last line, "Don't let lie, don't let it lie", seems to be an appeal to not let the lies of worldly possessions and materialistic gains blind us from the truth of life.
The song seems to deal with the darker themes of life, like the inevitability of death, the futility of our struggles, and the hollowness of our victories. The imagery of souls beyond the veil and the need to shrive their sins before death paints a grim picture. The line "Escape - a legion's growing hunger (for the) bleak signs of a pale reprieve" is particularly poignant as it shows the desperation for some hope, no matter how bleak it may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Sightless, restless time's remainder
The leftover duration of aimless and agitated time.
Frustrated, clouded days that pass
Days filled with confusion and disappointment that go by.
Escape - a legion's growing hunger (for the) bleak signs of a pale reprieve
A large group of individuals seeks a fading sense of relief in something that offers no hope.
No Elysian scenery or the Vine fruits of victories
There is no idyllic landscape or sweet rewards of triumph to savor.
The frail souls behind the veil
Those vulnerable spirits that hide away.
Their grey eyes - grip our fears
Our anxieties are held by their eyes that lack vibrant colors.
Dead souls beyond all needs
The spiritually departed have no desires.
Hands grasp for their sins to shrive
Hands reach out to confess and atone for wrongdoing.
Don't let lie
Do not permit deception to prevail.
Don't let it lie
Do not allow dishonesty to persist.
Contributed by Stella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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