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.
Tell Everybody
Róisín Murphy Lyrics
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So you shoot your rocket up into the sky
Hey, I heard you set the pace
I never thought I'd see you back in this old place
Are you here to stay?
I never thought I'd see the day
Maybe in another lifetime
Tell everybody you're my baby
Tell everybody we're not fading
Tell everybody no ifs or maybes
No, no, no
Tell everybody I'm your lady
Tell everybody it's not changing
Tell everybody you're still my baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Hey, I heard you set the tone
The day you changed the world you were alone
I'm at your command
You only have to clap your hands
Baby, I don't understand
Why you're leaving me
Hey, I only wanna make you smile
Well, maybe it'll take awhile
Maybe I'll build a needing
If it pleases you
Tell everybody you're my baby
Tell everybody we're not fading
Tell everybody no ifs or maybes
No, no, no
Tell everybody I'm your lady
Tell everybody it's not changing
Tell everybody you're still my baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I almost remember your face
But it's fading, but it's fading fast
Now that I remember the taste
It's a memory with a life to last
The lyrics to Róisín Murphy's song Tell Everybody begins with questions directed towards a person, likely an old friend or an ex-lover, asking where they learned to fly and acknowledging their success. The singer seems surprised to see this person back in their old place and wonders if they are there to stay. The chorus encourages the person to tell everyone that they still belong together and that their love is still strong.
The second verse references the person setting the tone and changing the world alone, suggesting that they may be a powerful figure. The singer expresses their willingness to do anything to please this person and make them smile, even if it takes a while. The final verse laments the fading memory of the person's face, while noting that the memory of their taste remains to last.
The lyrics of the song reveal a sense of longing and nostalgia for a lost love or friendship. It is a plea for the other person to acknowledge their commitment to each other, even in the face of distance or separation. The song's upbeat tempo and electronic sound contrast with the melancholic lyrics, creating a sense of conflicted emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, where'd you learn to fly?
Asking where and how the person became so successful and advanced in life.
So you shoot your rocket up into the sky
Referring to the person's success and accomplishments.
Hey, I heard you set the pace
Acknowledging the person's impact and influence on others.
I never thought I'd see you back in this old place
Surprised to see the person return to a familiar and old environment or situation.
Are you here to stay?
Asking if the person plans to stick around and not leave again.
I never thought I'd see the day
Expressing disbelief that this day has arrived or that the person has returned.
Maybe in another lifetime
Potentially seeing a different outcome or scenario in a hypothetical or alternate life.
I'd see you walking away from me
Imagining the person leaving or distancing themselves in another time or universe.
Tell everybody you're my baby
Announcing and claiming the person as one's own romantic partner or loved one.
Tell everybody we're not fading
Asserting that the relationship or connection is still strong and not losing its strength or significance.
Tell everybody no ifs or maybes
Emphasizing the certainty and confidence in the relationship or sentiment being conveyed.
Tell everybody I'm your lady
Affirming the person as one's partner or significant other, especially as a woman.
Tell everybody it's not changing
Reiterating that the relationship or connection will not alter or transform, and will remain consistent.
Tell everybody you're still my baby
Stressing the continued affection and attachment to the person.
Hey, I heard you set the tone
Echoing the sentiment of the person being an influential figure or role model.
The day you changed the world you were alone
Suggesting that the person accomplished this great feat or achievement on their own, without any assistance or support.
I'm at your command
Implying that the artist is submissive and obedient to the person.
You only have to clap your hands
Indicating that the person can easily control or influence the actions or attitude of the singer.
Baby, I don't understand
Admitting that the singer is perplexed or confused by the person's actions or intentions.
Why you're leaving me
Questioning the reason and motivation for the person to leave, whether in the past or present.
Hey, I only wanna make you smile
Sharing the artist's desire to please and bring joy to the person.
Well, maybe it'll take awhile
Acknowledging that it might require some effort or time to accomplish the goal of making the person smile.
Maybe I'll build a needing
Contemplating the possibility of creating a dependency or desire within the person.
If it pleases you
Stating that the artist will do whatever it takes to satisfy and please the person.
I almost remember your face
Recalling memories of the person's appearance, but struggling to keep it in mind.
But it's fading, but it's fading fast
Acknowledging that these memories are disappearing and becoming less vivid over time.
Now that I remember the taste
Revisiting memories of an intimate moment or experience with the person.
It's a memory with a life to last
Affirming the positive impact and significance of this memory, as it will stay with the artist for a long time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: IVAN CORRALIZA, JIMMY DOUGLASS, LAJUANA PIGRAM, ROISIN MURPHY
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