I'm A Ruin Is A Single By Marina Diamandis Released Under Her Previous Stage Name 'Marina And The Diamonds'. Appearing On Her Third Studio Album FROOT It Is The 3rd Track On The Album And Was Released As The 3rd Single. The Song Was Written By Marina Alone And Produced By David Kosten. I'm A Ruin Was Represented By A Cherry In The 'Froot Of The Month' Campaign And Paired Alongside Solitaire On Marina's Website During The Era. Marina Explained The Song Is About Dealing With Guilt After Hurting A Lover A Topic She Believes "isn't Talked About Often".