Róisín Murphy (pronounced roe-sheen… Read Full Bio ↴Arklow, Wicklow, Republic of Ireland
Róisín Murphy (pronounced roe-sheen) gained fame with Mark Brydon as the lead vocalist for UK electronic duo Moloko.
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.
After three additional albums and a remix project with Brydon, Murphy recorded her first official solo material in 2004 with producer Matthew Herbert, who had previously done remixes for Moloko. 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, with 13 new songs 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."
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 a while
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" are focused on a person who has returned, surprising the singer. The opening verse uses the imagery of flying, which, in a figurative sense, could mean that the person has achieved something great or accomplished something he/she had always wanted to. The second verse describes the singer's submission to this individual, emphasizing that she is at his/her command. As the song progresses, the singer makes a plea for the person to stay with her and to publicly declare their relationship to everyone. In the final verse, the singer implies that she has some strong memories of this person, but they might not be as clear as before, and that the taste of those memories would last forever.
In essence, the song is about a reunion of two people who have a history but are not necessarily involved romantically at the time. The lyrics suggest that the singer seeks a declaration of love and permanence from this individual, which she did not receive before.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, where'd you learn to fly?
Where did you gain the confidence to pursue your dreams?
So you shoot your rocket up into the sky
You take risks to achieve your aspirations.
Hey, I heard you set the pace
I've heard you're setting the standard for others to follow.
I never thought I'd see you back in this old place
I didn't expect you to return to this familiar setting.
Are you here to stay?
Will you remain present in my life?
I never thought I'd see the day
I didn't anticipate this moment coming true.
Maybe in another lifetime
Perhaps in a different reality.
I'd see you walking away from me
I would witness you departing from my life.
Tell everybody you're my baby
Publicly proclaim that we belong together.
Tell everybody we're not fading
Communicate that our bond remains strong and resilient.
Tell everybody no ifs or maybes
Emphatically state that there is no doubt about our connection.
Tell everybody I'm your lady
Publicly acknowledge our romantic relationship.
Tell everybody it's not changing
Assert that our relationship is stable and steadfast.
Tell everybody you're still my baby
Affirm that our relationship remains loving and affectionate.
Hey, I heard you set the tone
I'm aware that you have established the vibe and atmosphere.
The day you changed the world you were alone
You single-handedly transformed the world.
I'm at your command
I am ready to follow your lead and direction.
You only have to clap your hands
I will respond to your every gesture and action.
Baby, I don't understand
I'm confused about your intentions and behavior.
Why you're leaving me
I'm struggling to comprehend why you want to depart from our relationship.
Hey, I only wanna make you smile
My sole intention is to bring joy and happiness to your life.
Well, maybe it'll take a while
Perhaps it will require some time and effort.
Maybe I'll build a needing
It's possible that I will create a desire or necessity within you.
If it pleases you
If it makes you happy or satisfied.
I almost remember your face
I almost recall what you look like.
But it's fading, but it's fading fast
But that memory is disappearing quickly.
Now that I remember the taste
Now that I recollect what it was like to be with you.
It's a memory with a life to last
It's a significant memory that will endure for a long time.
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.