New single ‘Ruby’ out now and there’s a new album ‘Tim Minchin Time Machine’ out 25th July!
by Shell 3rd Apr 2025 | 6 comments
TweetToday Tim released his poignant new single ‘Ruby‘, offering a glimpse into his new album Tim Minchin Time Machine, which will be out July 25th 2025.
‘Ruby’ draws from a real-life story of a mother-daughter bond, complex, bruised, and ultimately full of love. You can listen/download the song here and you can watch the official music video here with the lyrics in the description and below.
Tim: “Tim Minchin Time Machine: Eleven tracks, all written in my 20s, re-imagined and – finally! – properly recorded and produced. Some songs you will know (including the first ever studio version of RocknRoll Nerd, which utterly bangs), and some songs you may not. It’s not a comedy record (though there’s plenty of joy and musical foolery), nor is it a chin-stroker (but there is plenty of loveliness). I’ll be dropping singles between now and then. Stay tuned, monkeys.”
You can pre-order Tim Minchin Time Machine here.
TimMinchinTimeMachine Tracklist
1. Understand It
2. I Wouldn’t Like You
3. Ruby
4. The Song of The Masochist
5. You Grew On Me
6. Dark Side
7. Pop Song
8. Moment of Bliss
9. Rock n Roll Nerd
10. If All You Ever Had Was Love
RUBY Lyrics
I’ve been listening to your songs Ruby
Showing off to all my friends
Thought I ought to let you know
That I’m your greatest fan, Ruby.
Don’t let things freak you out Ruby
You’ve got nothing to fear
Just play this one by ear
And the tune will write itself
Lipstick on the walls
Bubble shoes in basin
All your mother wants
It’s to keep you from harm
Don’t stop writing songs
Don’t stop thinking crazy
But just don’t let her go Ruby
No matter what you do
Don’t forget, she’s someone’s daughter too
She’s just a girl like you Ruby
You Ruby
And if you’re feeling down Ruby
Don’t bear the weight yourself
You’ll never be alone
Cos you’re so fucking loved Ruby
Lipstick on the walls
High heeled shoes and naked
All your mother wants
It’s to keep you from harm
Don’t stop writing songs
Don’t stop playing your game
But don’t let her slip away Ruby
No matter what they say
Don’t forget, she also feels this way
No never let her go Ruby
No matter what you do
Don’t forget, she’s someone’s daughter too
She’s just a girl like you Ruby
Ruby
6 Comments
Jennifer on 22nd of April 2025
The song made me cry.
GrammaAnne on 13th of April 2025
Such a moving song. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the album.
Lyrics need editing
Elliott on 6th of April 2025
Such a lovely tune, really excited to hear studio versions of some of the old faves!!
Janice on 5th of April 2025
Tears are pouring, the words have hit home – of how I am feeling with my adult children, and how my mum must feel about me.
Thankyou, no matter how annoying my mum is I’m going to visit her today!
Ryan on 4th of April 2025
The song “Ruby” hits on many different levels for me. The beautiful music video really drives home the turbulent relationship between mother & daughter which offers insight into the female relationships in my own life & family – past, present and future. Thank you Tim. I can’t wait for the rest of the album.
Lizabeth Gray on 3rd of April 2025
Welcome back.