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.
Hairless Toys
Róisín Murphy Lyrics
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Won't you admit
There were injustices
Along the way
That′s got to hurt
However poignantly
Don't let them laugh at me
That's got to hurt
These things you should tell
Why should you justify?
Hmm
That′s got to hurt
You handled it perfectly
But I see the hurting
Dear, in your eyes
That′s got to hurt
Won't you admit
There were injustices
That′s got to hurt
However poignantly
Won't let them laugh at me
You′re ever you
Can I say I'm sorry if I have
Spoken out of turn
Reckless
Feckless
Careless talk
That′s got to hurt
Won't you admit
There were injustices
Along the way
That's got to hurt
However poignantly
Don′t let them laugh at me
Or laugh at you
That′s got to hurt
Things you should tell to me
Why should you justify
Deep down inside
That's got to hurt
You handled it perfectly
The fact that your hurting me
Comes no surprise
That′s got to hurt
Don't be offended
It was not my intention
Or to put you down
Your shoulder, always
Will be there to cry on
It′s got to hurt
Can I say I'm sorry if I have
Spoken out of turn (please forgive it)
Reckless (I regret it)
Feckless (should have never ever said It)
Careless talk
The lyrics of "Hairless Toys" by Róisín Murphy explore the theme of emotional pain and the struggle to express and cope with it. The repeated line "That's got to hurt" emphasizes the idea that we all experience struggles and injustices in life that can cause deep emotional pain. The singer urges the listener to acknowledge and admit the existence of these hurts.
The lyrics also touch upon the fear of being judged or laughed at for expressing vulnerability. The lines "Don't let them laugh at me, or laugh at you" and "Don't let them laugh at me, you're ever you" suggest a desire for validation and acceptance, as well as a plea for empathy towards one's own pain and the pain of others.
The song speaks to the notion of hiding one's pain and putting on a brave face when facing difficult situations. The line "You handled it perfectly, but I see the hurting in your eyes" suggests that even when someone appears to handle their pain well, it is still visible to those who look closely.
Line by Line Meaning
That′s got to hurt
The pain you must be feeling
Won't you admit
Won't you acknowledge
There were injustices
Unfairness was present
Along the way
Throughout the journey
However poignantly
However deeply
Don't let them laugh at me
Don't allow them to mock me
Or laugh at you
Or ridicule you
These things you should tell
You should communicate these things
Why should you justify?
Why should you defend yourself?
Hmm
Hesitation or contemplation
You handled it perfectly
You dealt with it flawlessly
But I see the hurting
But I can see the pain
Dear, in your eyes
Love, through your expression
Won't you admit
Won't you acknowledge
Can I say I'm sorry if I have
May I apologize if I have
Spoken out of turn
Talked inappropriately
Reckless
Careless and impulsive
Feckless
Lacking initiative or responsibility
Careless talk
Thoughtless conversation
That′s got to hurt
The pain you must be feeling
However poignantly
However deeply
Don′t let them laugh at me
Don't allow them to mock me
You′re ever you
You are always yourself
Things you should tell to me
Things you should reveal to me
Deep down inside
In the depths of your being
The fact that your hurting me
The reality that you are causing me pain
Comes as no surprise
Is not unexpected
Don't be offended
Do not take offense
It was not my intention
I did not mean to
Or to put you down
Or to belittle you
Your shoulder, always
Your support, forever
Will be there to cry on
Will be available for you to weep on
It′s got to hurt
It must be painful
Can I say I'm sorry if I have
May I apologize if I have
Spoken out of turn (please forgive it)
Talked inappropriately (please pardon me)
Reckless (I regret it)
Careless and impulsive (I feel remorse)
Feckless (should have never ever said It)
Lacking initiative or responsibility (should never have spoken)
Careless talk
Thoughtless conversation
Writer(s): Roisin Murphy, Eddie Stephens
Contributed by Lila Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Laurent
The synth arpeggio from 5:06 could go on for hours and hours and I’d simply love it
Andrea Martano
Always loved your voice and singing since Moloko times.
Snoo Lee
producer keyboardist Eddie Stevens needs to do some interviews or something tell about how he works. I am a big fan and there is just no personal information about him or how he works. Love you Eddie !! super fantastic !! and a big Mwah! (kiss) for Roisin
Tomas Andrew
His creativity and musicianship on this and Take Her Up to Monto are next-level. And Róisín matches him with her writing, overall vision and performance.
Joey Wall
What a gorgeous lullaby. With a humorous title.
maurice o
Agree 100% with the lullaby part
シ
she is fantastic
Snoo Lee
treasure it affects me I feel this music I share her feeling
Oleh Koliada
Masterpiece!
Gossamer
beautiful music