She released her debut album, Ruby Blue, in June 2005 in the UK on Echo Records. "Ruby Blue" produced two singles "If We're In Love" and "Sow Into You". She released her second album Overpowered on 15 October 2007.
On 10 January 2008, Overpowered received a nomination for the Choice Music Prize in the Republic of Ireland; the award is given each year to an Irish artist who has proved to produce a critically acclaimed album. Also Overpowered ended at #30 on Metacritic Best of 2007 albums with a score of 82.
Her version of "Slave to Love" by Bryan Ferry is featured in the 2008 Gucci commercial starring actor James Franco. The single "Let Me Know" was produced by Groove Armada. Overpowered produced four singles: "Overpowered," "Let Me Know," "You Know Me Better" and "Movie Star."
In addition to her work with Moloko, Murphy has contributed her vocals to the works of other artists including Handsome Boy Modeling School and Boris Dlugosch, for whom she sang on the track, Never Enough, which became a huge club hit.
On 15 December 2009, Róisín gave birth to her first child; a baby girl she named Clodagh.
‘Róisín Machine’ is the next chapter of that ever unfolding, always compelling tale – a seamlessly edited, 10 years in the making collection of tracks produced in collaboration with her Sheffield pal DJ Parrot, at once her most unabashedly dance-floor ready yet deeply autobiographical work to date.
Dear Miami
Róisín Murphy Lyrics
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You can be so self-absorbed
Behind those eyes, no disguise
Disguise, no you can't disguise
Behind this fortress of an address
Stuck in the passion void
With a little style full and for a while
Dear Miami, you're the first to go
Disappearing under melting snow
Each and everyone turn your critical eye
On the burning sun and try not to cry
Strictly rolling V.I.P.
Strictly rolling V.I.P.
We got it all
If the empire ever falls
We got all control, untold power to
Do what we wanna do
We got the moves
But there's nothing left to prove
There's only stardust memories
We can make 'em true
Dear Miami, you're the first to go
Disappearing under melting snow
Each and everyone, turn your critical eye
On the burning sun and try not to cry
Dear Miami, you're the first to go
Disappearing under melting snow
Each and everyone, turn your critical eye
From the burning sun and try not to cry
Merry-go-round again
A carousel
Passionate raid
An escapade, adventures eve
Strictly rolling V.I.P.
(Dear Miami)
Strictly rolling V.I.P.
(Dear Miami)
Strictly rolling V.I.P.
(Dear Miami)
Strictly rolling V.I.P.
(Dear Miami)
The lyrics to 'Dear Miami' by Róisín Murphy deal with a theme of superficiality and self-absorption, with a strong focus on image and the idea of being in control. The song's opening lines refer to the external walls and eyes being unable to disguise self-absorption, indicating a sense of introspection and reflection. This is reinforced in the second verse, where there is a reference to a "passion void," suggesting that despite the outward appearance of control and glamour, there is a deep underlying sense of emptiness.
The title of the song, 'Dear Miami,' is used throughout as a way of connecting the themes of the lyrics to a specific location. The chorus repeats the line "Dear Miami, you're the first to go, disappearing under melting snow," which could be interpreted in several ways. On one hand, it suggests that even the most glamorous and attractive locations are not immune to the ravages of time and change. On the other hand, there is a sense of urgency and foreboding, as if something catastrophic is about to happen.
Overall, the song seems to be a critique of the superficiality and emptiness of modern life, and the false sense of control and power that comes with it. The use of location to connect these ideas to the real world adds an extra layer of resonance and depth to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Behind these walls
The glamorous facade that hides a lonely and self-centered life
You can be so self-absorbed
Living a life of luxury and excess can make one oblivious to others
Behind those eyes, no disguise
Despite the appearance of control, there is a sadness within that cannot be hidden
Disguise, no you can't disguise
No amount of material possessions can cover up the emptiness inside
Behind this fortress of an address
The opulent lifestyle is just a mask, hiding the pain and loneliness
Stuck in the passion void
Living a life of excess has left one feeling unfulfilled
With a little style full and for a while
The temporary pleasure of luxury only lasts so long
But you can't turn back time
It's too late to undo the choices made and the lifestyle lived
Dear Miami, you're the first to go
The consequences of climate change are already being felt in Miami
Disappearing under melting snow
The rising sea levels due to melting polar ice caps are causing Miami to slowly disappear
Each and everyone turn your critical eye
It's time for everyone to take responsibility for the impact of climate change on Miami and beyond
On the burning sun and try not to cry
The reality of climate change can be overwhelming and heartbreaking, but we must try to remain strong and take action
We got it all
The material possessions accumulated through a life of luxury
If the empire ever falls
Recognizing that the facade of a glamorous lifestyle is fragile and will ultimately come crashing down
We got all control, untold power to
Feeling invincible with the power and control that comes with wealth and status
Do what we wanna do
Living life on one's own terms, without regard for consequences or impact on others
We got the moves
The confidence and skills to navigate through a glamorous lifestyle with ease
But there's nothing left to prove
After achieving a life of luxury, there is no longer anything left to strive for
There's only stardust memories
The fleeting memories of a life of excess and luxury, like remnants of stardust
We can make 'em true
The ability to make those memories a reality, but at what cost?
Merry-go-round again
The constant cycle of living a life of luxury, followed by emptiness and unfulfillment
A carousel
The glamorous lifestyle is like a carousel, with highs and lows that never truly end
Passionate raid
The intensity and excitement of living life on one's own terms
An escapade, adventures eve
Life is an adventure, full of escapades and unexpected twists and turns
Strictly rolling V.I.P.
The exclusive lifestyle of the elite, where only the most privileged are allowed
(Dear Miami)
A reminder of the consequences of our actions and the need to take responsibility for our impact on the environment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE PATTO, PAUL SEIJI DOLBY, ROISIN MURPHY
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