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.
Not This Time
My Ruin Lyrics
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But it's easy to find you when you're living WAY OUT WEST!
Don't cut your mouth on a sharp tongue, better watch out what you SAY!
I'm not so nice today, it hasn't gone away YET...
And I'm not going nowhere - SO YOU BETTER GET USED TO IT!
[Chorus:]
It's all good and FAKE distance keeps you SAFE
Mediocre fits you PERFECT and I'm so AMUSED to HEAR IT,
But I'll never buy your BULLSHIT - just like I will NEVER FEAR IT!
Keep kissing ass, shaking hands - BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLAY!
I'm not so nice today, it hasn't gone away YET...
And I'm not going nowhere - SO YOU BETTER GET USED TO IT!
[Chorus]
YOUR LIFE LIKE YOUR MIND FEEDS ALL YOUR LIES!
It's been a long time coming - LONG TIME COMING!
And I'm so glad I went with my instincts and did this...
While they all think you're perfect so we must have DESERVED IT!
BUT I KNOW QUITE DIFFERENT - SO I WILL RID MYSELF OF WORDS WHICH I HAVE HELD HOSTAGE - IN MEMORY OF A GIRL!
YOUR OPINION WHO ASKED FOR IT CONSIDERING ALL THAT YOU'VE SAID...
THE NEVER ENDING SHIT TALKING WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
[Chorus]
YOUR LIFE LIKE YOUR MIND FEEDS ALL YOUR LIES!
NO... NOT THIS TIME...
NO... NOT THIS TIME...
NO... NOT THIS TIME,
I CUT THE TIES THAT BIND!
YOU KEEP PLAYING THE MARTYR...
YOU... KEEP PLAYING THE MARTYR....
YOU... KEEP PLAYING THE MARTYR - GOOD TRY BUT NOT THIS TIME!
The lyrics to My Ruin's song "Not This Time" seem to be directed at someone who the singer has lost respect for due to their dishonesty and untrustworthiness. The opening lines talk about how this person leaves a "dirty trail," making it easy for others to recognize their true behavior even if they try to act like they're something they're not. The line "don't cut your mouth on a sharp tongue" warns this person about being careful with what they say, but the singer also acknowledges that they themselves are not in a forgiving mood.
The chorus repeats the phrase "good try but not this time," indicating that this person's lies and manipulations may have worked in the past, but they won't anymore. The line "there's six degrees of no space" implies that even though this person may try to distance themselves from the consequences of their actions, they won't be able to escape the truth forever. The last verse is particularly cutting, as the singer claims that this person is playing the martyr by attempting to garner pity when they are actually the cause of their own problems. The singer cuts ties with this person and refuses to believe their lies.
Overall, the lyrics to "Not This Time" are about standing up to someone who has betrayed your trust and refusing to let them continue to manipulate you. The singer is unapologetically angry and is not seeing this person's behavior through rose-colored glasses anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
You leave a DIRTY TRAIL... so obvious like the REST,
Your actions are easily noticeable and give you away.
But it's easy to find you when you're living WAY OUT WEST!
Even though you try to run away, it's not hard to find you.
Don't cut your mouth on a sharp tongue, better watch out what you SAY!
Be careful with what you say as it might backfire on you.
I'm not so nice today, it hasn't gone away YET...
I'm not in a good mood right now and it's not a temporary thing.
And I'm not going nowhere - SO YOU BETTER GET USED TO IT!
I'm not leaving, so you need to accept that.
It's all good and FAKE distance keeps you SAFE
You try to keep your distance and pretend everything is okay.
There's six degrees of no space - good try BUT NOT THIS TIME!
You might think we're not connected but our lives are intertwined and I won't let you fool me again.
Mediocre fits you PERFECT and I'm so AMUSED to HEAR IT,
You are just average and I find it funny how you try to act superior.
But I'll never buy your BULLSHIT - just like I will NEVER FEAR IT!
I won't fall for your lies and I won't be intimidated by you.
Keep kissing ass, shaking hands - BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLAY!
You try to please everyone and pretend to be someone you're not, but you need to be careful.
YOUR LIFE LIKE YOUR MIND FEEDS ALL YOUR LIES!
You live a life full of lies and deceit.
It's been a long time coming - LONG TIME COMING!
I've had enough of your behavior for a long time.
And I'm so glad I went with my instincts and did this...
I'm happy I acted on my instincts and confronted you.
While they all think you're perfect so we must have DESERVED IT!
People might believe in your façade but we didn't deserve the way you treated us.
BUT I KNOW QUITE DIFFERENT - SO I WILL RID MYSELF OF WORDS WHICH I HAVE HELD HOSTAGE - IN MEMORY OF A GIRL!
I know the truth, so I will speak up and express how I feel for the sake of someone who was harmed by your actions.
YOUR OPINION WHO ASKED FOR IT CONSIDERING ALL THAT YOU'VE SAID...
Your opinion is not wanted, especially since you've said hurtful things in the past.
THE NEVER ENDING SHIT TALKING WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Your constant negative talk will not be forgotten and it speaks volumes about you as a person.
NO... NOT THIS TIME...
I won't let you deceive or hurt me again.
I CUT THE TIES THAT BIND!
I'm cutting ties with you and moving on from this toxic relationship.
YOU KEEP PLAYING THE MARTYR...
You act like the victim even though you were the one in the wrong.
YOU... KEEP PLAYING THE MARTYR....
You continue to pretend to be innocent.
YOU... KEEP PLAYING THE MARTYR - GOOD TRY BUT NOT THIS TIME!
You can't fool me with your act this time and I won't let you play the victim.
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.