They have released several of their records via their own imprint, Rovena Recordings and have also been signed to Snapper, Spitfire, Century Media, Undergroove Records, Rovena Recordings and Tiefdruck Musik.
Releases:
Speak & Destroy (1999, UK release; 2000, US release) (Spitfire/Snapper)
A Prayer Under Pressure Of Violent Anguish (2000) (Spitfire/Snapper)
To Britain With Love... and Bruises (2001; only released in the UK) (Live) (Snapper)
The Shape Of Things To Come (2003) (Century Media)
The Horror Of Beauty (2003) (Century Media)
The Brutal Language (2005) (Rovena/Undergroove)
Throat Full Of Heart (2008) (Rovena/Undergroove)
Alive On The Other Side (2008) (Rovena/Cargo)
Ghosts and Good Stories (2010) (Tiefdruck)
A Southern Revelation (2011)
The Sacred Mood (2013)
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Former Members:
Chris Lisee - Bass (2005-2009)
JD - Drums (2008-2009)
Marcelo Palomino - Drums (2008)
Matt Lechevalier - Drums (2005-2007)
Yael - Drums (2000-2005)
Jason Brunk - Bass (2005)
Jonny Chow - Bass (2004-2005)
Meghan Mattox - Bass (1999-2004)
Melanie Makaiwi - Guitar & Bass (on Speak & Destroy)
They have a dedicated fanbase, most notably in the UK. Their sound consists of passionate and angry vocals set against heavy metal riffs and beats. Vocalist Tairrie B and Mick Murphy began a side project known as The Lvrs. Mick Murphy has another side project known as Neanderthal.
Close Your Eyes
My Ruin Lyrics
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There is a devil in my bed with me whose talk is cheap.
You feel like heaven to me all I want to do is sleep
You're like an angel lyin' next to me
You look so sweet close your eyes and lets pretend
Remember why we're just friends
My tangle hair will weave a web of lies within my sheets
Your blackened hair will leave a stain inside my mind so deep
And when tomorrow comes I'll wish that you would worship me
Close your eyes and lets pretend.
Remember why we're just friends
There may be a storm in London tonight because it's cold and raining hard
My body aches, my lover waits,
I pick the scabs from my arms there must be a storm in LA tonight
Because it's cold and raining hard I miss your kiss.
I miss your face, I miss the stars of your arms the man that I lust in
He I do trust for he is my God my anti Jesus he is my saviour my salvation
He leeds me into temptation in my highest hour
My lowest moment he is my torture
He is my torment and I will pray for him to remain my friend and save me from my enemies...
Forever amen
This place is hell to me and I can never get no sleep
There is a devil in the bed with me whose talk is...
Cheap.
The lyrics to My Ruin's song "Close Your Eyes" dive deep into the complexities of a toxic relationship that leaves one person feeling trapped and sleepless, while the other seems to have all the power. The opening lines, "This place is hell to me and I can never get no sleep, There is a devil in my bed with me whose talk is cheap," set a dark and ominous tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels trapped in this relationship, unable to find peace or rest, with a partner who seems to manipulate and control them with their words.
The chorus, "You feel like heaven to me all I want to do is sleep, You're like an angel lyin' next to me, You look so sweet close your eyes and lets pretend, Remember why we're just friends," explores the singer's conflicting feelings towards their partner. They are drawn to them but also know that their relationship is toxic and ultimately can only be sustained as friends. The repeated phrase "close your eyes and lets pretend" highlights the self-deception and denial that can occur in unhealthy relationships.
The second verse describes the physical aftermath of this relationship, with the lines "My tangle hair will weave a web of lies within my sheets, And in the morning I'll be nailed where you crucified me, Your blackened hair will leave a stain inside my mind so deep..." The physicality of their relationship has now turned into a mental and emotional burden that the singer cannot shake off. They are haunted by memories of their partner, who seems to have a hold on their mind and body.
Overall, "Close Your Eyes" is a harrowing exploration of the complexities of toxic relationships, and the emotional toll they take on those involved. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of recognizing unhealthy dynamics and setting boundaries, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
This place is hell to me and I can never get no sleep
The environment around me is miserable and it makes it very difficult for me to rest or relax
There is a devil in my bed with me whose talk is cheap.
I am with someone who is not genuine and the things they say to me have no actual value or meaning
You feel like heaven to me all I want to do is sleep
I find comfort in being close to you and I only want to be at peace with you
You're like an angel lyin' next to me
Being with you is like being in the presence of something pure and good
You look so sweet close your eyes and lets pretend
Let's escape into a fantasy world where things are different than they actually are
Remember why we're just friends
We need to remind ourselves that our relationship is platonic and not romantic
My tangle hair will weave a web of lies within my sheets
I will tell untruths while in bed, causing things to become complicated
And in the morning I'll be nailed where you crucified me
I will be in a state of emotional pain, which has been inflicted by you
Your blackened hair will leave a stain inside my mind so deep
Memories of you will leave me with a lasting impression, affecting me far into the future
And when tomorrow comes I'll wish that you would worship me
I will desire attention and affection from you, but I know that this is unlikely to happen
There may be a storm in London tonight because it's cold and raining hard
The weather reflects my internal emotional state, which is tumultuous and turbulent
My body aches, my lover waits,
I am in physical pain, and someone who cares for me is waiting for me to feel better
I pick the scabs from my arms there must be a storm in LA tonight
I am in a state of anxiety or distress, which is causing me harm
Because it's cold and raining hard I miss your kiss.
I am longing for affection from someone who may not be able to give it to me
I miss your face, I miss the stars of your arms the man that I lust in
I want to be with someone whom I find attractive and desirable
He I do trust for he is my God my anti Jesus he is my saviour my salvation
I place my faith and trust in this person because they have been a source of comfort for me
He leeds me into temptation in my highest hour
This person may engage in behaviors that are not necessarily beneficial or healthy for me, but I am drawn to them anyway
My lowest moment he is my torture
This person can also cause me significant emotional pain and suffering
He is my torment and I will pray for him to remain my friend and save me from my enemies...
I struggle with my feelings for this person, but I hope to maintain their friendship and avoid harmful situations
Forever amen
I want things to remain as they are, without change or disruption
This place is hell to me and I can never get no sleep
The environment around me is miserable and it makes it very difficult for me to rest or relax
There is a devil in the bed with me whose talk is...
I am with someone who is not genuine and the things they say to me have no actual value or meaning
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BUSHAQ, TAIRRIE B.
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