Emilie Autumn Liddell (born on September 22, 1979), better known by her sta… Read Full Bio ↴Emilie Autumn Liddell (born on September 22, 1979), better known by her stage name Emilie Autumn, is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and violinist. Autumn draws influence for her music—the style of which she has alternatively labeled as "Victoriandustrial" and glam rock—from plays, novels, and history, particularly the Victorian era. Performing with her all-female backing band The Bloody Crumpets, Autumn incorporates elements of classical music, cabaret, electronica, and glam rock with theatrics, and burlesque.

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.

Goodnight Sweet Ladies
Emilie Autumn Lyrics

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Goodnight, sweet ladies
Goodnight, sweet friends
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again

With rosemary green and bright
You’re not forgotten. Eternal night
Won’t fade your memory, dim your light

You’ve made a difference, you’ve won your fight

We lift our branches, and though we weep
No death could conquer, you only sleep
Goodnight, sweet ladies
Goodnight, sweet friends
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again

Let no voice falter, let die no flame
Let all remember your every name
Let faces turn to the starry sky
Let songs be heard ’til our throats are dry

Goodnight, sweet ladies
Goodnight, sweet friends
Goodnight, sweet ladies
Goodnight, sweet friends
Goodnight, sweet ladies
Goodnight, sweet friends

Goodnight…
Goodnight…

Overall Meaning

The song "Goodnight Sweet Ladies" by Emilie Autumn is a poignant and touching tribute to those who have passed away. The lyrics are a comforting reminder that though we may grieve for our loved ones, they are not truly gone but merely sleeping, and that we will one day be reunited with them.

The first verse of the song references rosemary, which in traditional folklore symbolizes remembrance and is often used at funerals. The lyrics imply that the departed may be forgotten by some, but that their memory will never truly fade away, and that they will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who loved them.

The second verse reinforces the idea that death is not the end, but merely a temporary state of being. The use of the metaphor of trees lifting their branches and weeping suggests that those left behind may still mourn, but that they can take comfort in the knowledge that death has not truly conquered their loved ones, and that they will one day be reunited with them.

Overall, "Goodnight Sweet Ladies" is a song that offers hope and comfort in the face of loss and grief. It reminds us that though death may seem final, it is not the end, and that the memories and love we shared with those who have passed away will endure.

Line by Line Meaning

Goodnight, sweet ladies
Farewell, beloved women

Goodnight, sweet friends
Farewell, dear companions

You lie but sleeping
You are at rest in eternal sleep

Someday we will meet again
We will reunite someday

With rosemary green and bright
We honor and remember you with a sprig of rosemary

You’re not forgotten. Eternal night
Your memory will never fade, even in death

Won’t fade your memory, dim your light
Your legacy will continue to glow

You’ve made a difference, you’ve won your fight
You impacted the world and overcame your struggles

We lift our branches, and though we weep
Our hearts ache as we pay tribute to you

No death could conquer, you only sleep
Death has not defeated you, you remain strong in rest

Let no voice falter, let die no flame
Let us continue to remember and honor you

Let all remember your every name
We will keep your memory alive

Let faces turn to the starry sky
We look to the heavens to feel your presence

Let songs be heard ’til our throats are dry
We will sing your praises until our voices give out

Goodnight…
Farewell...

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@Rose-Black

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Liebe Emilie ,

Dein Buch "Die Anstalt für ungehörige viktorianische Mädchen " ist sehr gut geschrieben ! Nicht nur die ganze Aufmachung ist sehr schön ! Das ganze ist durch die dunkelrote Schrift auf sepiafarbenem Blatt sehr angenehm für die Augen / zum lesen überhaupt.

Dankeschön 😊

Liebe Grüße, Rose Black ,
die etwas andere bildende Künstlerin, mit einem makaberen Touch.🌹

Dear Emilie,
your book "The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls" is very well written! Not only the whole presentation is very nice ! The whole thing is very easy on the eyes / for reading in general due to the dark red writing on sepia-colored paper.

Thank you 😊

sincerely, Rose Black ,
the slightly different visual artist, with a macabre touch.🌹