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.
The Rumble
Róisín Murphy Lyrics
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I didn't will leave
It's a see things
It's what this is
But I've got it
My only witness
I wanna be there
And get forgiveness
I really must confess
I shouldn't see this
But I was helpless
has no pain
But there's no passion
I was afraid there
That this would happen
Did a little thing (?)
Feeling that you'd like to meet (?)
Leaving me (?)
We should really try to live by the moments of desire
doll
We just need to roll the way we always roll
Get up (?) baby, you can set this free
Get up on my lovin' we can set this free
We will live without nothing approved
You really give me (?)
Get to me you get nothing to loose
Get the love that you showing
Make a move without making a move
A little latin go there
Tingle little tinkerbell
I gotta let you know it
We will live without nothing approved
I think I am feeling better
Get to me you get nothing to loose
Just without (?) together
Make a move without making a move
Nothing lasts forever
Dig a little deeper babe
It's like a delicate (?)
Dig a little deeper baby
When it's (?)
Feeling you like (?) you really are my (?)
Believe in me, you get nothing to lose
You get the feeling that make you go higher
We should really try to live by the moments of desire
Take me to a holy man
(?) place his hand
Every cat saws only (?)
I am ready for a higher love
I am just saying that you understand
Let the shame and (?) us by the hand
It will work out just the way that it was planned
I am ready for the higher love
On and on
Oh let's go violet
Throw ourselves before love
I can see the that you are (?)
On and on
But it still rumbles on
It will rumble
This is how (?)
Until I die
This is how (?)
This is how (?)
As the pressure feels
Erupt these (?)
As the pressure feels
Erupt these (?)
As the pressure mounts
Oh, deconstruct these
Oh I am in (?)
Our resistance
And you put still fine
To a narrow mind
Something to connect to
Something to connect to
I am unexpressed
Something to connect to
Something to connect to
Just what I am feeling
Something to connect to
Something to connect to
I run out high (?)
Something to connect to
Something to connect to
I run out high (?)
(?) something to hold on to
Something to connect to
I run out high (?)
Something to connect to
Something to connect to
I run out high (?)
On and on
Here it is
I am from myself on love
Until I die
I kiss myself
Away for love
I overcome
Away for these
My biggest rumble
Away for kiss
From (?)
Away for love
I mantain
Away
Our resistance
Away for a kiss
Away ay
For a narrow mind
I am unexpressed
Away
My time
Here it is
I
must confess that interpreting Róisín Murphy's song "The Rumble" is a bit challenging, as the lyrics are quite abstract and surreal. However, it seems that the song is about a tumultuous relationship full of pain and passion, where the singer is torn between the desire to stay and the fear of leaving. The first lines suggest that the singer is hesitant about leaving but ultimately must do what they feel is right. They have a witness to their struggles, likely someone they confide in. The singer is seeking forgiveness for their weakness and confesses that they shouldn't have stayed in the situation for so long. The relationship lacks passion, but the pain of leaving is still present. The lines "We should really try to live by the moments of desire" suggest that the singer wishes for a more exciting relationship but is unsure whether it's possible.
The chorus is a call to action, urging the other person to take a chance on love and let go of their inhibitions. The singer promises that they can "set this free" if they just let go and give in to their desires. "Get up on my lovin' we can set this free" implies that physical intimacy is the key to their relationship's liberation. However, the lines "We will live without nothing approved" suggest that their relationship may be frowned upon by society, which adds to their fear of being in the relationship. Despite the challenges, the singer is committed to making it work and is ready to overcome their biggest rumble.
Overall, "The Rumble" is a complex exploration of a relationship that is torn between passion and pain. The song's abstract lyrics create a dream-like quality that leaves room for interpretation and analysis. It's clear that the singer is struggling with the conflict between their desire to be with their partner and their fear of pain and rejection. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, suggesting that the couple can overcome their obstacles if they're willing to take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't be
I refuse to do something
I didn't will leave
Leaving was not my intention
It's a see things
It's a matter of perception
It's what this is
This is the reality of the situation
But I've got it
But I understand it
My only witness
The only one who knows the truth
I wanna be there
I want to be present
And get forgiveness
And seek forgiveness
To my weakness
For my flaws
I really must confess
I need to admit
I shouldn't see this
I should not have witnessed this
But I was helpless
But I couldn't do anything about it
has no pain
It doesn't hurt
But there's no passion
But there's no excitement
I was afraid there
I felt scared at that moment
That this would happen
That this situation would occur
Did a little thing (?)
Performed a small action
Feeling that you'd like to meet (?)
Sensing that you desire to connect
Leaving me (?)
Abandoning me
We should really try to live by the moments of desire
We should embrace our passionate moments
doll
An affectionate term for a loved one
We just need to roll the way we always roll
We just need to continue as we always do
Get up (?) baby, you can set this free
Get motivated to pursue your desires, you can let loose
Get up on my lovin' we can set this free
Receive my love and we can be free
We will live without nothing approved
We will live without needing approval
You really give me (?)
You truly make me happy
Get to me you get nothing to loose
If you come to me, you have nothing to lose
Get the love that you showing
Receive the love that you give
Make a move without making a move
Take action without appearing to do so
A little latin go there
A little Latin flavor
Tingle little tinkerbell
A delightful sensation
I gotta let you know it
I need to tell you
I think I am feeling better
I believe I am improving
Just without (?) together
Just being together, without any distractions
Nothing lasts forever
Everything is temporary
Dig a little deeper babe
Search a bit more
It's like a delicate (?)
It's something fragile
When it's (?)
When it's time
Feeling you like (?) you really are my (?)
I feel like you really understand me
Believe in me, you get nothing to lose
Trust me, there's no harm in doing so
You get the feeling that make you go higher
You experience a feeling that lifts you up
Take me to a holy man
Take me to a spiritual guide
(?) place his hand
(?) ask him to bless us
Every cat saws only (?)
Everyone has their own opinion
I am ready for a higher love
I am ready for a more profound love
I am just saying that you understand
I am just trying to make you comprehend
Let the shame and (?) us by the hand
Let our embarrassment guide us
It will work out just the way that it was planned
It will work out as it was meant to
On and on
Continuously
Oh let's go violet
Oh, let's go wild
Throw ourselves before love
Give ourselves over to love
I can see the that you are (?)
I sense that you are feeling
But it still rumbles on
But the feeling persists
It will rumble
The feeling will persist
This is how (?)
This is how it's always been
Until I die
Until I pass away
As the pressure feels
As the tension builds
Erupt these (?)
Release these emotions
As the pressure mounts
As the tension increases
Oh, deconstruct these
Take these apart
Oh I am in (?)
Oh, I'm in love
Our resistance
Our reluctance
And you put still fine
And you're still alright
To a narrow mind
To an unenlightened mind
Something to connect to
Something to relate to
I am unexpressed
I don't know how to express myself
Just what I am feeling
Precisely what I'm experiencing
I run out high (?)
I feel drained
(?) something to hold on to
(?) something to grasp onto
On and on
Continuously
Here it is
This is the answer
I am from myself on love
I am full of love
I kiss myself
I embrace love
Away for love
Love takes me away
I overcome
I triumph
My biggest rumble
My greatest challenge
Away for kiss
Kissing takes me away
From (?)
From you
Away for love
Love takes me away
I mantain
I persist
Away
Away from it all
Our resistance
Our reluctance
Away for a kiss
Kissing takes me away
Away ay
Far away
For a narrow mind
For an unenlightened mind
My time
My moment
Here it is
This is the answer
Lyrics © Phoenix Music International Ltd, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Maryam Suleiman, Maurice Fulton, Roisin Murphy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
I don’t want this
I didn’t will this
It’s a sickness
That’s what this is
But if God is
My only witness
I’m gonna be there
And get forgiveness
To my weakness
I really must confess
I shouldn’t seek this
But I’m helpless
Yeah, there’s no pain
There’s no passion (there’s no passion)
I was afraid that
This would happen (this would happen)
Dig a little deeper, Baby (I don’t want this)
When there’s trouble I’m always with ya (I didn’t will this)
Feeling you like you know me (it’s a sickness)
You really are my all in all (That’s what this is)
Believe in me you got nothing to lose (but if God is)
You’ve got the feel to make it go higher (My only witness)
We should really try to live by the moments of desire (I can beat this)
What’s the point in waiting for the bell to toll?
We just need to roll the way we always roll
Get up onto my love now, Baby you can set this free
Get up on my love and we can set this free
We believe we got nothing to prove (You really give me no less)
Give to me you’ve got nothing to lose (Because you’re love keeps showing)
Make a move without making a move (A little Latin romance)
Dig a little deeper, Babe (I gotta let you know it)
We believe we got nothing to prove (I’m even feeling better)
Give to me you’ve got nothing to lose (since we’re not together)
Make a move without making a move (nothing lasts forever)
Dig a little deeper, Babe (Psychedelic heaven)
Take me to a Holy Man
Only he could place his hands
Every castle is always built on top of sand
I’m ready for a higher love
You’re just saying that you understand
Let the shamans take us by the hand
It will work out just the way that it was planned
I’m ready for a higher love
Oh, let’s go out (On and on)
Let’s throw ourselves before love
I can see that you are beleaguered (on and on)
But it still rumbles on (it will rumble)
This is how chaos (until I die)
This is how chaos
This is how chaos erupted
As the pressure builds (erupted)
As the pressure builds (erupted)
As the pressure mounts
Ooohhhh deconstruct it!
And you can still find… (I’ll maintain)
Something to connect to (A resistance)
Something to connect to (To a narrow mind)
Something to connect to (I’ll express)
Something to connect to (Just what I’m feeling)
Something to connect to (I will not hide)
Something to connect to (I will not hide)
Something to hold onto!
Something to connect to (I will not hide)
Something to connect to (I will not hide)
(vocal scatting digitized and edited)
Here it is (On and on)
I throw myself on love (It will rumble)
Like you threw yourself away for love (until I die)
Away for this (I’ll overcome)
Away for a kiss (My deepest troubles)
Away for love (From the inside)
Away (I’ll maintain)
Away for a kiss (A resistance)
Away (To a narrow mind)
Away (I’ll express)
My…time (Just what I’m feeling)
Well I think it’s gone (I will not hide)
I just think it’s gone (I will not hide)
Well I think it’s gone (I will not hide)
I just think it’s gone (I will not hide)
Well I think it’s gone (I will not hide)
I just think it’s gone (I will not hide)
Here it is
I throw myself on love (I’ve overcome)
Like I threw myself away (I will not hide)
Every day (I will not hide)
In peaceful dream (I will not hide)
I see the road leads back to you (I will not hide)
Away (I will not hide)
And I think it’s gone (I will not hide)
I just think it’s gone (I will not hide)
Yes I think it’s gone (I will not hide)
I just think it’s gone (I will not hide)
Well I think it’s gone (I will not hide)
Yes I think it’s gone (I will not hide)
And I think it’s gone
I just think it’s gone
Yes I think it’s gone
I just think it’s gone
Well I think it’s gone
Yes I think it’s gone
And I think it’s gone
I just think it’s gone
Yes, I think it’s gone
Away…
leónjörgh ♡
I’m so pleased with “The Rumble” an amazing record to finish this year... for all those social media critics that been asking for a Popcharts record, Roisin actually always says that her goal is the dancefloor, acid house, disco... all the maurice fulton / roisin murphy productions are a study in nightclubbing, dancefloor, the origins of modern dance music and the culture around it, and I guess those shitty online critics don’t really understand what it means this sound and the movement behind it!!
Thank you, Roisin for the music this year 🎶 💕
leónjörgh ♡
WOW! more than a year has passed 🎶💕✨
THIMMHOTH Couture & TH Homme
Thanks, this hits points in so many ways!
mariana eleni simeon
so well articulated, could not agree more.
Troy Jenkins
I have been trying to articulate this very point kinda.
Had it not been for YouTube I would have still been in the dark ages
Ole Martin Olsen
I could not agreed more m8. also been a huge fan of Maurice Fulton since early 90s, all the best!
Robert Sanchez
Yeah, I have never heard of this woman until a month ago. And now I’m obsessed with her. She is beyond fantastic!! We don’t hear this in the United States. I am great full to have discovered her music
al Janney
welcome to the partaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
John Hogan
44 year old male in 2019... my god. I love to dance and this is like medical-grade cool! That underlying riff is just nasty enough to hook me in for the next level :-).
EfrainJibran Chaparro
Im 44 now and feel the same way hahah