Growing up in Malibu, California, she began learning the violin at the age of four and left regular school five years later with the goal of becoming a world-class violinist; she practiced eight or nine hours a day and read a wide range of literature. Progressing to writing her own music, she studied under various teachers and went to Indiana University, which she left over issues regarding the relationship between classical music and the appearance of the performer. Through her own independent label Traitor Records, Autumn debuted with her classical album On a Day: Music for Violin & Continuo, followed by the release in 2003 of her album Enchant.
She appeared in singer Courtney Love's backing band on her 2004 America's Sweetheart tour and returned to Europe. She released the 2006 album Opheliac with the German label Trisol Music Group. In 2007, she released Laced/Unlaced; the re-release of On a Day... appeared as Laced with songs on the electric violin as Unlaced. She later left Trisol to join New York-based The End Records in 2009 and release Opheliac in the United States, where previously it had only been available as an import. Currently she is on tour to promote her newest album Fight Like A Girl. She played the role of Painted Doll in Darren Lynn Bousman's 2012 film The Devil's Carnival.
Fight Like a Girl
Emilie Autumn Lyrics
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My voice is my weapon of choice
An eye for an eye
A heart for a heart
A soul for a soul
We fight for the dream
We fight to the death
We fight for control
But there is no such thing as justice
All the best that we can hope for is revenge
A hostile takeover
An absolute rebellion to the end
This is our battle cry
I’m giving you a head start
You’re going to need it
‘Cause I fight like a girl
I’ll get my revenge on the world
Or at least forty-nine percent of the people in it
And if I end up with blood on my hands
Well I know that you’ll understand
‘Cause I fight like a girl
We are under attack
What is the body count?
I’ve lost track
If nobody’s mentioned how this will end
Then I’ll be the first
There are more of us than there are of you
So show me your worst
But there is no such thing as justice
All the best that we can hope for is revenge
A hostile takeover
An absolute rebellion to the end
This is our battle cry
I’m giving you a head start
You’re going to need it
‘Cause I fight like a girl
I’ll get my revenge on the world
Or at least forty-nine percent of the people in it
And if I end up with blood on my hands
Well I know that you’ll understand
‘Cause I fight like a girl
It’s so easy to kill
This I learned from watching you
If I have to I will
It’s not pretty but it’s true
I am through lying still
Just a body to be beaten, fucked
And if I’m lucky, left for dead
So who’s scary now?
No mercy, it’s a bit too late
The game is on
Don’t run, don’t hide, don’t wait
‘Cause if we’ve got no honor
Then we’ve got no shame
If it’s in self defense
Then we will take no blame
This is our battle cry
Even if you’re only a boy
You can fight like a girl
I’ll get my revenge on the world
Or at least forty-nine percent of the people in it
And if I end up with blood on my hands
Well I know that you’ll understand
‘Cause I fight like a girl
I’ll get my revenge on the world
Or at least forty-nine percent of the people in it
And if I end up with blood on my hands
Well I know that you’ll understand
‘Cause I fight like a girl
I’ll get my revenge on the world
Or at least forty-nine percent of the people in it
And if I end up with blood on my hands
Well I know that you’ll understand
‘Cause I fight like a girl
In Emilie Autumn's song "Fight Like a Girl," she expresses her willingness to fight for what she believes in using whatever means necessary. She declares that her heart and voice are her weapons of choice in this battle. She talks about fighting for a dream, not just to control, but ultimately to exact revenge. Emilie Autumn admits that justice may not exist and the best that can be hoped for is revenge. She encourages opponents to understand that she is capable of fighting like a girl, and if necessary, is prepared to metaphorically get blood on her hands to achieve her goals.
The song is a call to action for anyone who is ready to stand up and fight. The lyrics encourage individuals to stand up for what they believe in and fight for their rights. The song speaks to the idea that sometimes you have to fight dirty to win. The phrase "Fight Like a Girl" has been embraced by women worldwide, encouraging them to fight back against gender stereotypes and inequality.
Interestingly, the phrase "fight like a girl" can have two different interpretations. On the one hand, it can be seen as a derogatory phrase meant to demean and belittle women. On the other hand, it can be seen as an empowering phrase intended to highlight the strength and resilience of women. Emilie Autumn uses it in the latter sense in her song, embracing the idea that women are strong and powerful.
Overall, Emilie Autumn's "Fight Like a Girl" is a battle cry calling for action in the face of injustice. It is a song about standing up for what you believe in, regardless of the cost. The lyrics are filled with passion and determination, and the song has become an anthem for those who refuse to be silenced.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is a weapon of war
My passion, emotion, and love can be used as a tool to fight and defend against our enemies.
My voice is my weapon of choice
My words and my ability to speak up and express myself are what I use to fight and make change.
An eye for an eye
We will retaliate and respond with equal force and harm in response to the harm caused to us.
A heart for a heart
We fight with love and compassion, giving back to those who have given us love and treated us with kindness.
A soul for a soul
We will not let our soul and spirit be taken away from us without response, we will protect ourselves and fight back.
We fight for the dream
We are fighting to create a world and future that we dream of and long for, even if it means taking drastic measures.
We fight to the death
We will not back down or give in, even if it means risking our own lives and putting it all on the line.
We fight for control
We fight for power and to take control of our own lives and destiny, rather than being subjected to the control and power of others.
But there is no such thing as justice
The concept of justice is flawed and unattainable, leaving revenge as our only hope for retribution.
All the best that we can hope for is revenge
Without justice, revenge is the only way to get even and fight back against our oppressors.
A hostile takeover
We will take control and power by force, not by peaceful means.
An absolute rebellion to the end
We will never stop fighting and resisting until we have achieved our goals and taken control.
This is our battle cry
These words and sentiments represent what we stand for and what we are fighting for.
I'm giving you a head start, you're going to need it
I am so confident in my abilities and power that I am giving you a chance to run and hide, but know that it won't save you from me.
'Cause I fight like a girl
Just because I am a woman doesn't mean I am weak or cannot fight back with power and force.
I'll get my revenge on the world
I am determined to get back at those who have wronged me and caused me pain and suffering.
Or at least forty-nine percent of the people in it
My revenge may not be targeted at everyone, but it will be aimed at those who have contributed to my pain and suffering.
And if I end up with blood on my hands, well I know that you'll understand
I am willing to take drastic and violent action when necessary, and I am confident that those who support me will agree with and understand my actions.
We are under attack
We are in a state of conflict and being threatened by those who seek to control and oppress us.
What is the body count? I've lost track
The level of violence and harm caused by our attackers is so high that it is impossible to keep count of those who have been hurt or killed.
If nobody's mentioned how this will end, then I'll be the first
I will not wait for others to determine the outcome of this conflict, I will take control and determine the outcome myself.
There are more of us than there are of you, so show me your worst
Even though we may be outnumbered, we are still stronger and more powerful than our attackers, and we dare them to try their hardest against us.
It's so easy to kill, this I learned from watching you
Our attackers have shown us through their own violent actions how easy it is to take a life, which is why we must be just as willing to protect ourselves and fight back.
If I have to I will, it's not pretty but it's true
We are willing to take extreme and ugly actions if it means defending ourselves and fighting back against those who seek to harm us.
I am through lying still, just a body to be beaten, fucked
We refuse to remain passive and let others control and harm us, we are taking back control of our own bodies and lives.
And if I'm lucky, left for dead
The harm and violence enacted upon us may not kill us, but it also may leave us for dead and near death.
No mercy, it's a bit too late, the game is on
Our attackers will not receive any mercy or kindness from us, they have already made their move and now it's time for us to fight back.
Don't run, don't hide, don't wait
We will not back down or hide from our attackers, we will meet them head on and take control of the situation.
'Cause if we've got no honor, then we've got no shame
We have lost all sense of morality and will not hold back from using force and violence to defend ourselves and our cause.
If it's in self defense, then we will take no blame
Our actions may be violent and extreme, but they are justified as self-defense and we will not accept any blame for defending ourselves and our cause.
Even if you're only a boy, you can fight like a girl
Gender does not determine one's ability to fight and take control, anyone can fight like a girl and use their power and force to defend themselves and make change.
Contributed by Parker P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chevingtonxbear
So…this is embarrassing but I finally figured out what her intention was behind the lyrics “and if I end up with blood on my hands I know that you’ll understand.” And if not it’s at least an interesting theory.
The implication being men historically perpetrate, understand and excuse violence as normal or a necessary evil. Whereas we have historically treated menstruation as the opposite. Something to be ashamed of, treated as disgusting and unclean. If a woman has “blood on her hands” in this way it is something for men to dismiss or scorn at worst and something to ignore at best.
I believe Emilie is mocking her oppressors by saying that if she or any woman were to rise up and get blood on their hands as the result of violence against their oppressors that at least she knows they’ll be able to wrap their heads around the concept because blood shed in violence, as opposed to blood shed naturally through menstruation, is something they can wrap their heads around without becoming disgusted.
Amazing that even almost a decade later Emilie is helping me dig up the fragments of misogynist hypocrisy that I didn’t catch in the initial purge.
Thanks Emilie. Even now you’re still helping me to become a better feminist.
@Doomtrain55
Dear everyone who is complaining about the video being what it is,
SHUT THE HELL UP. Emilie chose to make the video this way for her own reasons, she's telling us a story, if you take off the feminist goggles for a minute you'll realize she didn't cater any of this to men. Sure the outfits were sexy and stylized but that's Emilie's badass style. She can wear what she wants how she wants, whenever she wants.
The only person who makes something sexist is you with the way you view it. A woman can fight for her rights while wearing a corset if she wants. If men get turned on by that then its not the woman's fault, its the men's for believing that women are just here for their pleasure.
I find nothing wrong with this video at all, it shows the rise from a victim to a victor while staying true to the setting and theme of the video. Its set in Victorian England for gods sake (Or at least that's what it looks like) and in some kind of asylum, of course the women will be wearing dresses, corsets and stockings, they're been forced into putting on a show for men by men. It was the style back then, do any of you actually pick up a history book?
The only way clothing can be sexualised is if you believe them to be, unless they're obviously made to show off a little too much.
Its every persons right to wear what they want and before anyone comments back, keep in mind that yeah, i'm a feminist but i'm not one of those extremists who wants to abolish all girly standards and make all women appear and dress like men. Because that's not equality, that's oppression and forcing your standards on everyone else.
Now i think I've got my point across (I hope I did, i'm not exactly very good with words) so i bid thee farewell!
@Krystallen
I ran into this artist while looking for new music. I am Gothic, Dark Rock, Industrial, EBM, Electric and other kinds of music most never heard of. It is rare to find new music that "my kind" enjoys. I loved it and checked out her style cause it mixed several kinds of music areas.
Emilie Autumn calls her music "Victoriandustrial". A new kind/type, mixing different kinds of music that normally don't mix, since people rarely listens to the artist.
The comments here is a sad proof how pathetic people are. NOT ONE comment about the music.
Its politics, Social behavior, effects by the VIDEO or anything else that has NOTHING to do with the music.
Today we all laugh when media warned about Ozzy Osborn who would corrupt kids. Or TV, or Computers or Internet chatting would make everyone anti-social If you don't like this, great! If you do, great!
For FUCK SAKE, is it so damn hard to listen to the music? WHATEVER it is?
Only 1 person can say what the music is about. The Artist. Strange huh?
I have freedom of speech in my blood, so this is something I don't say often.
SHUT THE FUCK UP!
@babybluehashyo
so under recognized as an artist it hurts. Will forever be one on my top favourite artists.
@fernandaarteaga3722
Same here I'm a big fan from Peru 🥺❤️
@akilly
amen
@gabrielbernal2544
After so many years, this song still hits hard! I love it more than after its initial release.
@danntomato3242
I need a Musical with the whole Fight Like a Girl album. Mexico loves u, Emilie. ✨
@tristangabrielo
I hate Emilie hasn’t release more cause I’m addicted to her but I appreciate that she doesn’t release just for content
@hollyhayes9640
I believe that she wrote a book, too (I think it was called "The Asylum For Wayward Victorian Girls"? I can't remember). Edit: Also, check out the bands Alice In Chains, Killswitch Engage, and Pantera if you like Emilie Autumn. ❤❤❤🤟
@VincentSkyfox
She hasn't released anything because she's been making a musical, and yes she wrote a book
@tristangabrielo
@@VincentSkyfox dear I’m more than aware, I’ve been following her since ever ! I wanted that book so badly ofc I love she’s been doing her musical however that doesn’t make it less painful not having the pleasure of more songs from her !!!! So don’t bring that up as if a decade without new music from EA is something you can just shrug off and move on
@VincentSkyfox
Whoa, calm down, dude. It's not that serious. I've been waiting too, but unlike you I can brush it off because I have other things that are important to me. And even then, she's been releasing teasers for the musical this past year, so there has been more. I'm sure you know that too. Either way, this wasn't just for you, either.