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.
Terror
My Ruin Lyrics
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I strike terror among men.
I can't be bothered by what they think
I bear my cross my soul myself
I forgive but I never forget.
I've been put upon this Earth in female form,
But I can handle myself from the best of you.
And I often have
I have the right to remain silent, but I choose to speak, sing, scream.
I have lips hips tits
I am the power of a woman, strong like music, true like friendship, but without my friends, there would be no music, only spoken words.
Fucker!
I am able to change so i live without regret. without remorse only mixed feelings.
I am drunk, I am sober.
Heaven doesn't want me, Hell's afraid I'll take over.
Don't bother trying to sensor me, or shut me up, because it won't work.
I'm cold and distant, yet warm and close
to those who deserve to see that side of me, a part of me the heart of me
You find me so hard to understand in your world
The world you perceive to be so normal
I am deformed, scorned, reborn
I am me and I know exactly who I am, what I am and the wrath that I bring
The ugly beauty
The lying truth
The virgin whore
The quiet storm
A lover, a fighter, a saint, a sinner, a sister, a daughter, old school, a beginner
I have decorated myself with love, hate, truth, you, all of you, both of you, none of you, more than one of you.
Fucker!
With lips like sugar, eyes like meat, I've watched men come, go, cheat
I sleep to dream and dream of sleep
I had a dream Joe, that you were standing in the middle of an open road
I had a dream Joe that your hands were raised up to the sky and your mouth was covered in foam
I have been crucified, justified and mortified by my behavior
Both feminine and masculine
I'm a contradiction a juxtaposition
My release is my relief and only time will tell
All's well that ends well
I am unsweetened unclean, been called drama queen
Ex girlfriend ex-member
The tantrum the temper
I point my finger, take the blame
And this time I will only name
Because nobody is going to ruin me
If I have to, I will ruin myself
And it will be 'MY RUIN'
Fucker!
The song “Terror” by My Ruin is a powerful anthem about a woman who is unapologetic for who she is in the face of those who judge and try to silence her. The lyrics convey a sense of strength as she declares herself a force to be reckoned with, and in doing so, she strikes terror among those who fear her. She acknowledges that she is a woman, but one who is more than capable of handling herself in a world that seeks to limit her.
In addition to being strong, she is also vulnerable and complex. She is not afraid to speak her mind and express herself in ways that may be uncomfortable and challenging for others. She has experienced both the good and the bad in life, and she knows that she is capable of both love and hate, truth and lies. She has been both a lover and a fighter, and she accepts all aspects of herself.
The chorus is a defiant exclamation of her power and determination, as she declares that nobody will ruin her – if necessary, she will ruin herself. This is a powerful message of self-determination and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Terror, this is what you call me.
I strike terror among men. I can't be bothered by what they think. I bear my cross my soul myself. I forgive but I never forget. I've been put upon this Earth in female form, but I can handle myself from the best of you. As well as the worst. And I often have. I have the right to remain silent, but I choose to speak, sing, scream. I have lips hips tits. I am the power of a woman, strong like music, true like friendship, but without my friends, there would be no music, only spoken words.
Fucker!
I am able to change so i live without regret. without remorse only mixed feelings. I am drunk, I am sober. Heaven doesn't want me, Hell's afraid I'll take over. Don't bother trying to sensor me, or shut me up, because it won't work. I'm cold and distant, yet warm and close to those who deserve to see that side of me, a part of me the heart of me. You find me so hard to understand in your world. The world you perceive to be so normal. I am deformed, scorned, reborn. I am me and I know exactly who I am, what I am and the wrath that I bring. The ugly beauty, The lying truth, The virgin whore, The quiet storm, A lover, a fighter, a saint, a sinner, a sister, a daughter, old school, a beginner. I have decorated myself with love, hate, truth, you, all of you, both of you, none of you, more than one of you.
Fucker!
With lips like sugar, eyes like meat, I've watched men come, go, cheat. I sleep to dream and dream of sleep. I had a dream Joe, that you were standing in the middle of an open road. I had a dream Joe that your hands were raised up to the sky and your mouth was covered in foam. I have been crucified, justified and mortified by my behavior. Both feminine and masculine. I'm a contradiction a juxtaposition. My release is my relief and only time will tell. All's well that ends well. I am unsweetened unclean, been called drama queen. Ex girlfriend ex-member. The tantrum the temper. I point my finger, take the blame. And this time I will only name. Because nobody is going to ruin me. If I have to, I will ruin myself. And it will be 'MY RUIN'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAY PETERS, PAUL MORRIS, STEVE SOUTHERN, TAIRRIE BETH
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