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.

I Know Where You Sleep
Emilie Autumn Lyrics

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I know, the sickening thoughts that slither around your head
I know, the gluttonous guilt that buried me in your bed
Manipulate me if you can, go on and fool me like your biggest fan

I know, the arrogant pride that poisons the truth you hear
I know, the bigoted tongue that tears apart all your fears
Pontificate, you faded star, go on and show them who you really are

You can lie to the papers
You can hide from the press
You can fake it on stage
Crawl from your cage
Search and destroy
You can kill and depend on it
I know your tainted flesh
I know your filthy soul
I know each trick you played
Whore you laid
Dream you stole
I know the bed in the room in the wall
In the house where you got what you wanted and ruined it all
I know the secrets that you keep
I know where you sleep

I know, the illness behind the image that you create
I know, the tedious need to turn all your love into hate
You poor pathetic paranoid, is it just me or do you secretly enjoy it?

You can lie to the papers
(You can lie)
You can hide from the press
(You can hide)
You can fake it on stage
(Fake)
Crawl from your cage
(Crawl)
Search and destroy
(Search)
You can kill and depend on it
(Kill)
I know your tainted flesh
(You can hide)
I know your filthy soul
(You can hide)
I know each trick you played
(You can fake it if you try)
Whore you laid
Dream you stole
I know the bed in the room in the wall
In the house where you got what you wanted and ruined it all
I know the secrets that you keep
I know where you sleep

Sleep, Sleep, Sleep

You play the victim very well
You build yourself indulgent hell
You wanted someone to understand you
Well be careful what you wish for because I do
You've got a fancy turn of phrase
You set your trap
You made your plays
You're so fond of games
You must never lose
Funny how the only one in your bed is you

You can lie to the papers
You can hide from the press
You can lie to the papers
You can hide from the press
(Fake, crawl, search, kill)
You can lie to the papers
You can hide from the press
Fake, crawl, search, kill

Oh my god, Oh my god
I touched you
I can never live it down
I can never live it down
God save the queen
I loved you
I can never live it down
I can never live it down
Oh, oh, I fucked you
I can never live it down
I can never live it down
I can never live it down

I know the sickening thoughts that slither around your head
I know the gluttonous guilt that buried me in your - shh! - bed

You can lie to the papers
You can hide from the press
You can fake it on stage
Crawl from your cage
Search and destroy
You can kill and depend on it
I know your tainted flesh
I know your filthy soul
I know each trick you played
Whore you laid
Dream you stole
I know the bed in the room in the wall
In the house where you got what you wanted and ruined it
I know the bed in the room in the wall
In the house where you got what you wanted and ruined it
I know the bed in the room in the wall
In the house where you got what you wanted and ruined it all
I know the secrets that you keep
I know where you sleep

I'm wishing you the best of luck and by the way
(Your poetry sucks)
I'm wishing you the best of luck and by the way
(Your poetry sucks)
I'm wishing you the best of luck and by the way

(Your poetry sucks)
I'm wishing you the best of luck and by the way

Overall Meaning

The song "I Know Where You Sleep" by Emilie Autumn is a track from her album "Opheliac" released in 2006. The song is about being aware of someone's secrets and weaknesses, particularly those who build a false narrative about themselves in public while hiding their true self. It is a dark and haunting track that uses powerful lyrics to expose the hidden traits of people. The song starts by speaking of the singer's knowledge of the disturbing thoughts that someone has and the guilt that they bury in their bed. The lyrics suggest manipulation and the poisons of pride and bigotry that this person uses to play games with those around them. It speaks of the secrets, the tricks, and the dream stealing that they engage in, which leads the singer to know where this person sleeps.

The lyrics also talk about the individual's false image, the need to turn love into hate, and how they are paranoid and enjoy others understanding this of them. The song speaks of the traps this person has laid and how they can fake it on stage, crawl from their cage, search, kill, or depend on it. The individual's tautological need for attention from the media and how this person can lie to the press or hide from them is also evident in the lyrics.

The song's chorus speaks of the singer knowing the tainted flesh, the filthy soul, and the whore this person laid in their bed. It also speaks of the desire for only this person to win and the fact that the only one in their bed is themselves. The last part of the lyrics speaks of the guilty pleasure of the singer sleeping with this person and the knowledge of what secrets and dreams lie in their room.

Line by Line Meaning

I know, the sickening thoughts that slither around your head
I am aware of the disgusting thoughts that occupy your mind

I know, the gluttonous guilt that buried me in your bed
I know the insatiable desire that consumed me while I was in bed with you

Manipulate me if you can, go on and fool me like your biggest fan
You can try to trick me like a devoted follower, but I know your true colors

I know, the arrogant pride that poisons the truth you hear
I am aware of your conceit that corrupts your perception of reality

I know, the bigoted tongue that tears apart all your fears
I know of your intolerant words that destroy all apprehension you may have

Pontificate, you faded star, go on and show them who you really are
You can try to boast like a washed-out celebrity, but your true self will eventually be exposed

You can lie to the papers
You are capable of deceiving the media

You can hide from the press
You have the ability to evade the media

You can fake it on stage
You can pretend on stage

Crawl from your cage
You can exit your confinement in a submissive manner

Search and destroy
You can hunt and annihilate

You can kill and depend on it
You are able to murder and rely on it

I know your tainted flesh
I am familiar with your corrupted physical being

I know your filthy soul
I am aware of your impure inner being

I know each trick you played
I know all the scams you have executed

Whore you laid
The prostitutes you have slept with

Dream you stole
The aspirations you have taken from others

I know the bed in the room in the wall
I am familiar with the specific location of the place you achieved your goals and ruined it all