Murphy has performed twice at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, and in Italy, France and other European countries. She also teaches Italian cooking and supports outreach programs for middle school-aged girls. Murphy's music features story-telling and personal expression. In her own words, the challenge to her songwriting "is to evoke as many images as possible with as few words as possible."
Murphy made her 2005 record release, Girls Get In Free following a sabbatical from performing and a period of personal difficulties. This record combined Murphy's music with a cause she supports as the CD release party benefitted GENAustin, a non-profit outreach program that helps middle school-aged girls develop strong self-esteem. Murphy is also a member of GENAustin's Board of Directors.
Today Murphy performs solo, with her rock band, and as part of a 70s tribute band, SKYROCKET!. Murphy also teaches Italian cooking using recipes learned from her grandmother at Austin's Central Market and other cooking schools.
I Know What You Are
Trish Murphy Lyrics
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It kills me you're not there
But I won't show it.
Lying awake
Hoping the fever will break
And the shakes will soon go away.
Is there anything I can't take?
(Don't understand you at all.)
Don't wanna stand where you fall.
There's no need.
There's no turning back.
(Turning back.)
Cause I know what you are.
And I'm really sick
But I'm kicking you today.
I can't keep getting back
What you keep taking away.
It's part of the deal
And what it means is I'm starting to heal.
Learning to see.
And I've finally begun to feel
Cause I don't understand you at all.
(Don't understand you at all.)
Don't wanna stand where you fall.
There's no need.
There's no turning back.
(Turning back.)
Cause I know what you are.
When you're gone
(When you're gone.)
Something good will come along.
When it's over
I won't look over my sholder.
I'm getting well.
Don't try to save me,
I'm saving myself.
You go to hell.
And it's probably just as well.
Cause I don't understand you at all.
(Don't understand you at all.)
Don't wanna stand where you fall.
There's no need.
There's no turning back.
Cause I know what you are.
I know what you are.
I know what you are.
I know what you are.
The lyrics of Trish Murphy's "I Know What You Are" speak about a relationship where the singer is going through a tough time with their partner. The singer is dealing with a fever, insomnia, and tremors, but is hiding their pain because their partner is not there for them. The song suggests that the singer has realized the manipulative nature of their partner and is tired of the same old cycle of hurt, so they are going to take the initiative to get better and move on.
The singer knows that there is no saving the relationship and that their partner is not going to change. They are done with the relationship, and while there may be something good in the future, they are not going to look back. It's clear that the singer has made peace with the fact that their partner has been taking away more than giving, and that they need to leave the relationship behind to heal.
Overall, "I Know What You Are" tells a story of empowerment and moving on, despite the challenges that come with it. It highlights the importance of recognizing someone's true nature, being honest with yourself, and taking control of your own life.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up in the night but you don't know it.
I am troubled by my thoughts of you but keep them hidden.
It kills me you're not there
Your absence is causing me great pain.
But I won't show it.
I will not let you see how much I am affected.
Lying awake
I cannot sleep.
Hoping the fever will break
I am hoping to be rid of you.
And the shakes will soon go away.
And to stop feeling so anxious.
Is there anything I can't take?
I have dealt with a lot of pain but can I handle this?
Cause I don't understand you at all.
I have trouble comprehending your actions.
(Don't understand you at all.)
Don't wanna stand where you fall.
I don't want to be in your position.
There's no need.
I don't need to be there.
There's no turning back.
There's no changing our situation.
(Turning back.)
Cause I know what you are.
I understand who you really are.
And I'm really sick
I am really unhappy.
But I'm kicking you today.
But today, I'm trying to get over you.
I can't keep getting back
I cannot take back what you've taken away.
What you keep taking away.
Which is my happiness.
It's part of the deal
It's a consequence of being with you.
And what it means is I'm starting to heal.
And now I am starting to become better.
Learning to see.
I am learning to perceive things differently.
And I've finally begun to feel
And now I'm finally starting to feel better.
(When you're gone.)
When you're no longer with me.
Something good will come along.
Something better will eventually happen.
When it's over
When it's all done.
I won't look over my shoulder.
I won't look back.
I'm getting well.
I am doing better.
Don't try to save me,
You don't need to try to help me.
I'm saving myself.
I am taking control of my own life.
You go to hell.
You can go wherever you want.
And it's probably just as well.
And that's probably better for me.
(I know what you are.)
(I know what you are.)
(I know what you are.)
(I know what you are.)
Contributed by Jayden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.