You Ruin Me
The Veronicas
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Job well done Standing ovation Yeah you got what you wanted I guess you won And I don't want to hear, they don't know you like I do Even I could've told you But now we're done 'Cause you play me like a symphony Play me till your fingers bleed I'm your greatest masterpiece You ruin me Later when the curtains drawn And no one's there for you back home Don't cry to me you played me wrong You ruin me I know you thought That I wouldn't notice You were acting so strange I'm no that dumb And in the end I hope she was worth it I don't care if you loved me, you make me numb 'Cause you play me like a symphony Play me till your fingers bleed I'm your greatest masterpiece You ruin me Play me when the card's drawn And no one's there for you back home Don't cry to me you played me wrong You ruin me We're that song you wouldn't sing Just a broken melody You're killing me You play me like a symphony Play me till your fingers bleed I'm your greatest masterpiece You ruin me And later when the curtains drawn And no one's there for you back home Don't cry to me you played me wrong You ruin me
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Written by: DAVID NICHOLAS MUSUMECI, ANTONIO FRANCESCO EGIZII, JESSICA ORIGLIASSO, LISA ORIGLIASSO
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12 facts about this song
Artists' BackgroundThe song "You Ruin Me" was released by The Veronicas, a pop duo from Australia. The band is made up of identical twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso.
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Chart Performance"You Ruin Me" debuted at #1 on the Australian ARIA Charts on September 28, 2014, becoming The Veronicas' second number-one single after "Hook Me Up" in 2007.
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Record Breaking PerformanceIt stayed at No.1 for a total of three weeks, making it their longest-running No.1 single in their home country.
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International SuccessAlthough it had less success in other countries, "You Ruin Me" still managed to reach: No.8 in the UK, No.10 in New Zealand, No.39 in Austria, and No.49 in Germany.
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Meaningful LyricsThe song talks about the hardship of a relationship breaking down and the pain one experiences when the person they loved hurts them.
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Comeback Song"You Ruin Me" was the first single released by The Veronicas in nearly six years after their 2008 album "Hook Me Up".
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Undisputed Pop HitThe song was certified 4x Platinum in Australia by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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Awards and Nominations"You Ruin Me" won the ARIA Music Award for Song of the Year and was nominated for Best Video at the 2014 ARIA Music Awards.
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Controversial Music VideoThe music video for "You Ruin Me" raised some controversy due to its graphic scenes and mature themes.
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Global PopularityThe song has amassed over 30 million views on YouTube as of 2022.
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Lyrical InspirationThe song is rumored to be about the twins' former management and their dealings within the music industry.
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Impactful ReleaseIt was reported that the song was responsible for a 46% increase in the twins' music sales/downloads compared to their previous releases.
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