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.
Off and On
Róisín Murphy Lyrics
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You know that you love it
Really
(Ah)
It's just a game that we play
It's a world away from your everyday pain and your suffering
It's just a game my darling please
Please don't go to the trouble
No no not on account of me
For I'm sure to bring double
Sure to bring double
I'll bring you to your knees
Might you be getting off on it
You you were asking for this
And now you're gonna get it
You were begging me please
Don't be surprised if you
One big joke
Don't be surprised if you get it
I'll just all one big joke
Just mirrors and smoke
A not so elaborate hoax
You know how
One thing tends to
Lead to another
And before you know where you are
You're there tied to the chair
(Tied to the tied to the tied to the tied)
Might you be getting off on it
It's just a game
Not your everyday pain
It's just a game
Not your everyday pain
It's just a game
Not your everyday pain (and suffering)
It's just a game
Not your everyday pain
It's just a game that we play
It's a world away from your everyday pain and your suffering
It's just a game
It's just a game that we play
It's a world away from your everyday pain and your suffering
It's just a game
Don't you get off on it
Don't you get off on it
Don't you get off on it
Don't you get off on it
Don't you get off on it
Don't you get off on it
Don't you get off on it
Off on it
Off on it
It's just a game that we play
It's a world away from your everyday pain and your suffering
It's just a game
(Everyday pain)
It's just a game that we play
It's a world away from your everyday pain and your suffering
It's just a game
The lyrics of Roisin Murphy's song "Off and On" explore the idea of playing games in a relationship. The first lines of the song, "You know that you like it, you know that you love it," suggest that both parties enjoy this game, even though it might involve some pain and suffering. The chorus repeats the idea that this is just a game and not their everyday pain, underlining the fact that they don't want to make anything too serious out of this.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more sinister. The lines "I'll bring you to your knees, Might you be getting off on it" suggest that one of the partners enjoys the power dynamic of the game, and is perhaps taking it too far. The lines "You were begging me please, Don't be surprised if you, One big joke, Don't be surprised if you get it" also suggest that there is a sense of danger and unpredictability in this relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Off and On" explore the idea of games in relationships, but also suggest that they can be dangerous if taken too far.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that you like it
You are aware that you enjoy this, you derive pleasure from it
You know that you love it
You are certain that you have strong feelings of affection for it
It's just a game that we play
This is not something to be taken seriously, it's all in good fun
It's a world away from your everyday pain and your suffering
This is an escape from the difficulties and challenges you face in everyday life
It's just a game my darling please
Please don't take this too seriously, it's just meant to be a fun activity between us
Please don't go to the trouble
Please don't put yourself in any trouble or inconvenience because of me
No no not on account of me
Don't take any negative actions because of something I said or did
For I'm sure to bring double
I know I can be unpredictable and may cause you more problems than you expect
I'll bring you to your knees
I'll make you submit to my power or authority
Might you be getting off on it
Are you finding pleasure from this situation or activity?
You you were asking for this
You made it clear that you wanted this to happen
And now you're gonna get it
You're about to receive what you asked for
You were begging me please
You were pleading with me to give you what you desired
Don't be surprised if you get it
You shouldn't be shocked if you actually get what you asked for
One big joke
This entire situation or activity is just a humorously intended prank or deceit
Just mirrors and smoke
This is just an illusion or deception created for amusement or entertainment
A not so elaborate hoax
This deception or trick is not particularly complex or detailed
You know how
You are aware from past experiences or knowledge
One thing tends to lead to another
One action, event, or decision often results in subsequent ones
And before you know where you are
Without realizing it, you find yourself in a situation that may be unexpected or difficult
You're there tied to the chair
You are figuratively or literally trapped or confined
Don't you get off on it
Don't you find pleasure or enjoyment from this situation or activity?
Off on it
Engaging in this activity or situation for pleasure or enjoyment
Everyday pain
The difficulties, struggles, or problems that occur in daily life
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ADAM WILES, CATHY DENNIS, ROISIN MURPHY
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