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.
Miss Ann Thrope
My Ruin Lyrics
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Lovesongs always make me cry
I don't think you have a choice
There's no truth left in your voice
Remember when we used to laugh
Just try to forget all that
Wear my heart upon your lips
I hope it tastes just like shit!
Just call me
Miss ann thrope
Just call me
Miss ann thrope
You're so pretty when you die
Lovesongs always make me cry
I don't think you realize
There's no blue left in your eyes
Remember when we used to sing
Just try to forget those things
Fill your hole inside with dirt
I hope that it fucking hurts!
Just call me
Miss ann thrope
Just call me
Miss ann thrope
Just call me
Miss ann thrope
Just call me
Miss ann thrope
You have left a trail of deceit
Assault and flattery
Blasting through my wounds
Imprisoned me
In god and poetry
A ritual to mend my
Angry heart
A breeding ground for your untruth
If god created man in his
Own image
Then fuck you...
Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
My hate for you
Defines my lust
Bridges to bridges
You're nothing to me
Welcome world
Miss ann thrope
Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
My hate for you
Defines my lust
Bridges to bridges
You're nothing to me
Welcome world
Miss ann thrope
Fuck
Cunt
Miss ann thrope
Cunt
Fuck
Miss ann thrope
Miss
Ann
Thrope
The song โMiss Ann Thropeโ by My Ruin has become an emblematic song for the bandโs style and message. The lyrics criticize the hypocrisy, lies, and betrayal that are often present in relationships. The song also portrays a strong criticism of societal expectations for women to conform to the โprettyโ and obedient archetypes.
The opening lines, โYou're so pretty when you lie/Lovesongs always make me cry/I don't think you have a choice/There's no truth left in your voice,โ refers to the way in which the person being addressed is disingenuous and insincere, hiding behind a facade of beauty and false charm. The line, โRemember when we used to laugh/Just try to forget all that/Wear my heart upon your lips/I hope it tastes just like shit,โ implies that the person fooled the singer before, causing her pain and suffering.
The repetition of the lines, โJust call me/Miss Ann Thrope,โ reiterate the singerโs anger and frustration with the double standards and societal expectations placed upon women. The lyrics, โYou have left a trail of deceit/Assault and flattery/Blasting through my wounds/Imprisoned me,โ highlights the way in which women are made to suffer from the emotional manipulation and abuse of others in society.
Overall, the song โMiss Ann Thropeโ by My Ruin is a powerful expression of frustration and rebellion against the societal norms and injustices that women often have to confront in relationships, and in general.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so pretty when you lie
You look attractive to me when you're lying to my face
Lovesongs always make me cry
I get emotional when I hear romantic songs
I don't think you have a choice
You don't have any say in this matter
There's no truth left in your voice
I don't believe a word you're saying
Remember when we used to laugh
We had some good times together
Just try to forget all that
Let's move on and not dwell on the past
Wear my heart upon your lips
Kiss me lovingly and make me feel appreciated
I hope it tastes just like shit!
I don't really care how you feel about kissing me
Just call me
Refer to me as
Miss ann thrope
Someone who's ill-tempered and antisocial
You're so pretty when you die
I'll feel pleased if you pass away
I don't think you realize
You're not aware of the truth
There's no blue left in your eyes
You're devoid of emotions or sincerity
Remember when we used to sing
We would harmonize with each other
Just try to forget those things
Let's avoid reminiscing about our past together
Fill your hole inside with dirt
I hope you feel regretful and guilty about yourself
I hope that it fucking hurts!
I want you to suffer from your own misery
You have left a trail of deceit
You've been dishonest and untrustworthy
Assault and flattery
You've used both aggressive and manipulative tactics on me
Blasting through my wounds
You've caused me emotional pain and trauma
Imprisoned me
You've trapped me in a harmful situation or mindset
In god and poetry
I'm seeking spiritual or artistic solace to cope with your abuse
A ritual to mend my
A symbolic act to help me heal from my emotional scars
Angry heart
My heart is full of resentment towards you
A breeding ground for your untruth
You've created an environment where your lies can flourish
If god created man in his
God made humanity
Own image
To resemble his own appearance
Then fuck you...
I reject and resent the idea of a god who made someone like you
Ashes to ashes
Everything returns to dust eventually
Dust to dust
From dust, everything was created and to dust, everything will return
My hate for you
I despise you more than anything else
Defines my lust
My fury towards you fuels my passion to see you suffer
Bridges to bridges
Trying to forget and move on from the trauma we've shared
You're nothing to me
I no longer have any attachment or fondness for you
Welcome world
I embrace the world beyond my anger and pain towards you
Fuck
An exclamation of anger
Cunt
A derogatory term for a woman's genitals
Miss ann thrope
A spiteful, negative woman
Miss
A polite term to address a young or unmarried woman
Ann
A female given name
Thrope
A suffix added to denote a specific type of person
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LISA LEVERIDGE, MEGHAN MATTOX, MICK MURPHY, TAIRRIE BETH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
William
I remember seeing this band spring of 2002 in Syracuse, NY with Kittie, Skinlab, Flaw. My Ruin was great live. \m/
Dj NDAA
fuk would have loved to see that show
toolband1992
Amazing. F...ing incredible. My favourite album and this song I love. Had pleasure of seeing them multiple times and will always have a special place in my heart. In my top ten of all time. Brings back great memories. Thanks. Intense. ๐คฉ๐ฎ๐ค๐
Gulia Zolanski
I just got into this band did they die
missdaegana
one of the first bands I seen live and was HOOKED love tairrie shes amazing x
ana castro
Just love this band, been loving them since they came out and never seem to let me down, love they're music and dedication!
Raych_Vamp
I love this song, it's amazing!
Oni
I LOVE OTEP!! Definitely one of my absolute favorite bands.
teresa sparks
wear my heart upon your lips i hope it tastes just like shit. beautiful. i love this album. saw these guys 12, 13 years ago and have been devoted since.
HahaGod
I wish they had a live recording of this....