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.
Remember
Emilie Autumn Lyrics
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In subconscious deep
Here you come again
Only in my sleep
And I remember you
I remember you
Like a memory
of a Time gone by
Many things I've seen
Still I can't deny
That I remember you
Yes I remember the things you do to me
[Chorus]
When you say my name
When you hold my hand
When you whisper in my ear the things
That only you could understand
When you say my name
When you hold my hand
When you touch me softly in the way
That only you can do
I remember you
I remember you
Every other touch
Runs as cold as ice
If I get too close
I may pay the price
But I remember you
Yes I remember the things you do to me
[Chorus]
I would recognize your shadow in a crowded room
Change your name a million times
It wouldn't change my mind
Or what I hope to find
In your heart underneath
In a new rhythm I breathe
'Cause I remember you
I remember you
I remember you
I remember you
Yes I do
[Chorus]
I remember you
And I want you to say my name
I remember you
And I want you to say my name
Say my name
Say my name
Say my name...I remember
The song "Remember" by Emilie Autumn portrays a dream-like state in which the singer sees a person that they cannot physically touch or interact with except in their dreams. The lyrics are layered with nostalgia as the singer recalls a relationship with someone that they miss dearly. Despite seeing countless new people and experiences since the end of the relationship, the memory of this one person remains a central focus. The chorus is particularly poignant as the singer is transported back to moments of intimate connection. These moments are so powerful that they seem to overrule any other experiences the singer has had with other people since the breakup.
The lyrics also reference a sense of longing and a desire to reconnect. The singer recognizes that the memories with this person may be idealized or even distorted, but they still hope that there is some way to connect with this person again. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, emphasizing the desire for the person to remember the singer and say their name. Overall, the song is a reflection on the power of memory to shape our experiences and our desire to hold onto the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a dream I had
You feel like a figment of my imagination, far from my physical reality.
In subconscious deep
You are buried in the deepest part of my subconscious mind, always there yet never fully accessible.
Here you come again
Through my thoughts, dreams, and memories, you always reappear, uninvited yet welcomed.
Only in my sleep
As if you know that I'm not fully ready to face you, you only come to me when I'm in an unconscious state.
And I remember you
Though I sometimes try to forget you, your presence in my life has left an indelible mark on my soul.
Like a memory of a Time gone by
You've become something of a relic, a remnant of a time in my life that is long since passed.
Many things I've seen
Through my many life experiences, I've encountered many different people and situations, yet you still stand out in my mind.
Still I can't deny
Regardless of everything that's happened, I can't help but admit how much you still mean to me.
That I remember you
You are etched into my memory, a part of me that I can't separate from my being.
Yes I remember the things you do to me
Every little detail of our time together is still fresh in my mind, reminding me of the intensity we shared.
When you say my name
Your voice is like music to my ears, and every time you speak my name it sends shivers down my spine.
When you hold my hand
Your touch is electric, and I feel safe and protected every time you reach out to me.
When you whisper in my ear the things That only you could understand
There are certain secrets that only we share, and I feel like I'm a part of something truly special every time you share them with me.
When you touch me softly in the way That only you can do
Your touch is truly unique, and every time you do it feels like I'm the only person in the world that you care about.
Every other touch Runs as cold as ice
Nobody else can touch me the way that you can, and every time someone else tries, it feels hollow and unsatisfying.
If I get too close I may pay the price
I know that I shouldn't get too attached, but my heart doesn't listen to my head, and I'm afraid that I'll only end up getting hurt in the end.
I would recognize your shadow in a crowded room
You are so deeply engrained in my mind that even your shadow is recognizable to me in a crowded place.
Change your name a million times
Even if you were to change everything about yourself, your name, your appearance, your personality, I would still know it was you.
It wouldn't change my mind
My feelings for you are not tied to superficial things like your name or appearance, so even if you changed those things my feelings would remain the same.
Or what I hope to find In your heart underneath
You have a depth to your character that I find appealing, and I hope to explore it further and see what exactly lies beneath.
In a new rhythm I breathe
You bring a new life and vitality to me, one that I haven't experienced before, and it's something that I treasure with every breath I take.
And I want you to say my name
Your voice is like a drug that I can't get enough of, and I crave hearing you say my name more than anything.
Say my name
Just saying my name creates a euphoric sensation, and I want to experience it over and over again.
Say my name...I remember
Just hearing you say my name is enough for me to relive all the memories of our time together, reminding me of just how much you mean to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN SEINFELD, WILLIAM DANIEL IV GRAZIADEI, DANIEL SCHULER, ROBERT SCOTT HAMBEL
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