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.
Is It My Body
Emilie Autumn Lyrics
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That makes you want to love me
Is it my body
Someone I might be
Something inside me
You better tell me (tell me)
Tell me (tell me)
Have you got the time to find out
Who I really am
Oh...
What does it take
To get inside of your mind
Give me a break
And take a chance
For the very first time
You better tell me (tell me)
Tell me (tell me)
It's really up to you
Have you got the time to find out
Who I really am
Something inside me
Tell me
What have I got
That makes you want to love me
Is it my body
Someone I might be
Something inside me
You better tell me (tell me)
Tell me (tell me)
It's really up to you
Have you got the time to find out
Who I really am
Emilie Autumn's song Is It My Body is a soulful, introspective piece that poses questions about the reasons behind attraction and the underlying factors that draw one person to another. The opening lines, "What have I got that makes you want to love me?" set the stage for a deeper exploration of the self, and what it is about our physical bodies or inner selves that we may believe are worth loving. The line "Is it my body? Someone I might be? Something inside me?" speaks to the ambiguity of attraction, and how it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact reason why someone is drawn to us.
The chorus, "You better tell me, tell me, it's really up to you, have you got the time to find out who I really am?" emphasizes the importance of honest communication in any relationship, and the need to take the time to really get to know someone beyond just their physical appearance. The second verse, "What does it take to get inside of your mind? Give me a break and take a chance for the very first time," speaks to the vulnerability that comes with opening up to someone new, and the courage required to take a risk and let someone get to know the real you.
Overall, Is It My Body is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages introspection and communication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
What have I got
What is it about me that interests you?
That makes you want to love me
What aspect of myself attracts your affection?
Is it my body
Is it just my physical appearance that you are drawn to?
Someone I might be
Or is it something more, such as the potential of who I could become?
Something inside me
Perhaps there is a deeper part of me that compels you.
You better tell me (tell me)
You need to be honest and upfront with me about your motives.
It's really up to you
Ultimately, the decision is yours to make.
Have you got the time to find out
Are you willing to invest the time and effort to truly know me?
Who I really am
To understand and appreciate my true self beyond surface-level qualities.
What does it take
What must I do or offer to gain insight into your thoughts?
To get inside of your mind
To understand your perspective and motives.
Give me a break
Please grant me the opportunity to prove myself.
And take a chance
Take a risk and give me a chance to show who I truly am.
For the very first time
It may be your first time taking a chance on someone like me.
Tell me
Please be honest and open with me.
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