Ruby Blue
RóisÃn Murphy Lyrics
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And try to think
Look what you're doing
Oh, Ruby
You never get to give it all you got
'Cause you forgot to
Take it to the top
Alright
Why do you make a start
With no means to go on
It's on the tip of your
Ruby, we used to love you truly
You used to make us laugh
It really was a gas
But now you're a bore
One
Two
Three
But now you're a bore
It's you
And them
And me
Look what you do oh, Ruby Blue
Check yourself
Do you get me
Do you get me
Do you get me
Do you get me
Do you get me
You'd better stop
And try to think
Look what you're doing
Oh, Ruby
You never get to give it all you've got
'Cause you forgot to take it to the top
Oh, Ruby Blue
Alright
Nobody cares anyway
If you play the painted lady
Four and more
Five
And six
Who would have believed
It would come
To this
Look what you do oh, Ruby Blue
Check yourself
You'd better stop
And try to think
Look what you're doing
Oh, Ruby
You never get to give it all you've got
'Cause you forgot to
Take it to the top
Oh Ruby Blue
Alright
One
Two
Three
Look what you're doing
Oh Ruby
Nobody's there anyway (it's you)
And them
And me
Look what you do oh, Ruby Blue
The song Ruby Blue by Róisín Murphy is a contemplative and cautionary tale about a woman named Ruby who has lost her way. The lyrics encourage Ruby to stop and think about her actions and to reconsider her choices. The chorus emphasizes that she is not reaching her full potential, as she has forgotten to "take it to the top." The song seems to suggest that Ruby has become boring and uninteresting, and that she has let go of the spark that once "made [the listener] laugh" and "really was a gas." Towards the end of the song, the lyrics indicate that "nobody cares anyway" if Ruby continues to play the part of the "painted lady" - she must "check herself" and find a new direction in life.
The song's message is one that many people can relate to - the feeling of being stuck in a rut or not living up to one's potential. By using a character named Ruby, the lyrics give a name and a face to this idea, making it more personal and relatable. The chorus, with its repetition of "Oh, Ruby Blue" and "alright," is a catchy and memorable hook that sticks with the listener long after the song is over. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder to take a step back, reevaluate one's choices, and strive towards reaching one's full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
You better stop
Take a moment to pause
And try to think
Reflect on your actions
Look what you're doing
Consider the consequences of your behavior
Oh, Ruby
Addressed to someone named Ruby
You never get to give it all you got
You hold back instead of putting in full effort
'Cause you forgot to
Because you failed to
Take it to the top
Strive for greatness
Oh Ruby Blue
Addressed to someone named Ruby
Why do you make a start
Why do you begin something
With no means to go on
Without the ability to follow through
It's on the tip of your
Almost within your grasp
Ruby, we used to love you truly
Addressed to someone named Ruby, expressing past affection
You used to make us laugh
You used to bring joy and humor to our lives
It really was a gas
It was truly enjoyable
But now you're a bore
But now you are uninteresting
One
The number one
Two
The number two
Three
The number three
But now you're a bore
But now you are uninteresting
It's you
Referring to someone specific
And them
Referring to a group of people
And me
Referring to oneself
Look what you do oh, Ruby Blue
Observed negative actions from Ruby
Check yourself
Examine your behavior
Do you get me
Do you understand what I'm saying
You'd better stop
Take a moment to pause
You never get to give it all you've got
You hold back instead of putting in full effort
'Cause you forgot to
Because you failed to
Take it to the top
Strive for greatness
Oh Ruby Blue
Addressed to someone named Ruby
Alright
An expression of agreement
Nobody cares anyway
No one is concerned regardless
If you play the painted lady
If you adopt the persona of a performer or actress
Four and more
Four or more things
Five
The number five
And six
And the number six
Who would have believed
An expression of disbelief
It would come
That it would turn out this way
To this
To this unfortunate state
Check yourself
Examine your behavior
You'd better stop
Take a moment to pause
And try to think
Reflect on your actions
Look what you're doing
Consider the consequences of your behavior
Oh Ruby
Addressed to someone named Ruby
You never get to give it all you've got
You hold back instead of putting in full effort
'Cause you forgot to
Because you failed to
Take it to the top
Strive for greatness
Oh Ruby Blue
Addressed to someone named Ruby
Alright
An expression of agreement
One
The number one
Two
The number two
Three
The number three
Look what you're doing
Consider the consequences of your behavior
Oh Ruby
Addressed to someone named Ruby
Nobody's there anyway (it's you)
No one is present, only you
And them
Referring to a group of people
And me
Referring to oneself
Look what you do oh, Ruby Blue
Observed negative actions from Ruby
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Written by: MATTHEW HERBERT, ROISIN MURPHY
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