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.
Movie Star
Róisín Murphy Lyrics
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And I'm a headstrong girl, I'm afraid I won't be told
I feel my destiny is only 'round the corner
Sugar daddy promised me I'll be sitting on top of the world
It's all my naked ambitions said
I would leave them wanting more
That could be crazy wishing
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
We'll make a movie, the darlings of cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star, oh, oh
So he's a headstrong guy and perhaps I shouldn't listen
There's a million girls wanna be in my position
If he tells me lies I'll suspend my disbelieving
I leave it all behind, I ain't asking for permission
Feels like a new beginning
And there's so much to explore
It's not so crazy thinking
We could really have it all, have it all, have it all
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
We'll make a movie, the darlings of cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star, oh, oh
Movie star, movie star
Movie star
The lyrics of Róisín Murphy's "Movie Star" are about a woman who is a trusting soul, but at the same time, she is headstrong, and she believes that her destiny is just around the corner. She's tired of living dangerously and wants to make a change in her life. Her sugar daddy has promised her that she will be sitting on top of the world, and she's optimistic about the future. The main character of the song is played by a woman who is ready to take control of her life and make her own decisions.
The chorus of the song talks about how the main character will make a movie with her sugar daddy, who will be the director, and she will be the movie star. She believes that this is her chance to make it big in the cinema and become a star. Despite knowing that millions of girls would like to be in her position, she remains determined to succeed. She's ready to explore the new opportunities that lie ahead, and she believes that it's not crazy to think that they could really have it all.
Overall, "Movie Star" is a song about taking control of one's life and pursuing one's dreams, no matter how challenging or impossible they may seem. The lyrics are inspiring and encouraging, reminding listeners that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a trusting soul, I'm ashamed of living dangerously
I am a person who trusts easily, yet I am ashamed that I am living a life that involves risk and danger.
And I'm a headstrong girl, I'm afraid I won't be told
I am a woman who is determined and stubborn, but I am afraid that I will not listen to others.
I feel my destiny is only 'round the corner
I believe that my fate is just around the corner and success is within my reach.
Sugar daddy promised me I'll be sitting on top of the world
A wealthy older man has promised me success beyond my wildest dreams.
It's all my naked ambitions said
My intense and obvious ambitions are the driving force behind my actions.
I would leave them wanting more
I aim to impress and exceed expectations, leaving others wanting more from me.
That could be crazy wishing
My aspirations may seem crazy or unrealistic to others.
We could ever have it all, have it all, have it all
But it is not impossible for us to achieve all that we desire and more.
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
Let us create a film and break into the world of cinema together.
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
You will be the director and I will be the leading actor in our film.
So he's a headstrong guy and perhaps I shouldn't listen
The man I am involved with is also strong-willed, and sometimes I question if he is the right person for me to rely on.
There's a million girls wanna be in my position
I am aware that there are many other women who are envious of my current situation.
If he tells me lies I'll suspend my disbelieving
While I am cautious of being deceived, I am willing to overlook potential lies and suspend disbelief.
I leave it all behind, I ain't asking for permission
I am willing to leave my current life behind to pursue my dreams, without seeking permission from anyone.
Feels like a new beginning
Starting this new venture and chasing my dreams feels like a fresh start.
And there's so much to explore
There are endless possibilities and opportunities for us to discover and explore in this new venture.
It's not so crazy thinking
Despite what others may believe, I do not think it is insane to pursue our wild dreams.
We could really have it all, have it all, have it all
It is within our grasp to obtain everything that we have ever wanted and more.
Movie star, movie star
I will be the leading actor and star of our upcoming film.
Movie star
The potential success and stardom that comes with being the leading actor in a major film is within my reach.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE PATTO, PAUL SEIJI DOLBY, ROISIN MARIE MURPHY
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KELEO2000
I'm a trusting soul, I'm ashamed of living dangerously
And I'm a headstrong girl, I'm afraid I won't be told
I feel my destiny is only 'round the corner
Sugar daddy promised me I'll be sitting on top of the world
It's all my naked ambitions said
I would leave them wanting more
That could be crazy wishing
We could ever have it all, have it all, have it all
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
We'll make a movie, the darlings of cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star, oh, oh
So he's a headstrong guy and perhaps I shouldn't listen
There's a million girls wanna be in my position
If he tells me lies I'll suspend my disbelieving
I leave it all behind, I ain't asking for permission
Feels like a new beginning
And there's so much to explore
It's not so crazy thinking
We could really have it all, have it all, have it all
We'll make a movie, we'll break into cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star
We'll make a movie, the darlings of cinema
You'll be director and I'll be your movie star, oh, oh
Movie star, movie star
Movie star
Church of Pop
The instrumentation,the concept, the gayness, the leigh bowery and john waters references... This is art.
Chris Downie
Overpowered was such a brilliant album
String Sun
Around the time this came out I was listening to it on a train and two loud tories were behind me plotting the annihilation of the lower classes, as is their wont. So I turned this song as loud as I could. Róisín saving lives left and right 🥰♥️♥️
Ysbrand1980
This is such a surreal masterpiece. Many pop divas owe so much to Roisin. Unlike them, Roisin has a natural, non exploliative relationship with the lgtb
leónjörgh
This clip has a special meaning to me, I started to go out to nightclubs around the time when “overpowered” was released 💕✨
Carlos Sotelo
"Dancing makes you brave". - Cristina Yang.
Best scene of Grey's Anatomy
satinboys
So happy this video is finally on YouTube! The amount of times I’ve tried to play this at a party and I couldn’t find it! A shame the lobster bit had to be censored, though.
kumi
The beginning is censored too, when Roisin is fighting with the drag queen who ultimately staged the lobster thing. Too bad
CAPTAIN BEASTAZOID
Great song. Insidiously underrated
João Vitor Gonçalves Leite João
OMG I didnt know there was a video for this AMAZING song 💚
full of drag queeens 😍👡