Lizzy McChesney, better known by the stage name Lissy Trullie, is an Americ… Read Full Bio ↴Lizzy McChesney, better known by the stage name Lissy Trullie, is an American singer and former model. She also performs with her band named Lissy Trullie, and released her debut EP, 'Self-Taught Learner', in February 2009. Trullie was born in Washington, D.C. and moved to New York City at the age of 16 with her mother. She attended Walnut Hill School, a boarding school in Natick, Massachusetts with a focus on performing arts, and then attended Parsons in Greenwich Village, New York City, where she studied graphic design. Trullie performed at art openings, but soon gravitated towards the downtown rock scene. Trullie spent time working as a model, a dishwasher, a janitor, and a disc jockey at the Beatrice Inn. She has appeared in the fashion magazines Elle, SOMA, and Jalouse, and was the face of actress Chloë Sevigny’s clothing line. Trullie released her debut EP, Self-Taught Learner, in February 2009 on American Myth Recordings, whose cover features a woman's posterior clad in hot pants, taken from a 1970s pornographic magazine. She has signed with the record label Wichita Recordings, which will release her EP in Europe. Trullie performs with a four piece rock band, also named Lissy Trullie, which includes Trullie on vocals and guitar, Josh Elrod on drums, Eben D’Amico, formerly bassist with Saves the Day, on lead guitar, and Ian Fenger on bass. The group often performs a cover song in their live sets, including Biz Markie's "Just a Friend", Hot Chip's "Ready for the Floor", which is included on their debut EP, and Amy Winehouse’s "Rehab". The group is touring the U.S. along with The Virgins and Anya Marina in May-June 2009.

The Observer grouped Trullie in with other singers gaining notice with their distinct fashion, 1980s references, and androgyny, including Lady Gaga, Little Boots, Ladyhawke, and Elly Jackson's synth duo La Roux.

As of 2016, Trullie is the lead singer for the rock band Zipper Club.

I Know Where You Sleep
Lissy Trullie Lyrics

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A face in front of me needed all of your parts, aha
At times too close, the tide inside must come apart, aha
Longer in the dark, I know what I see
Longer in the dark, I crawl and creep

I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats
I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe

And how your heart beats

A skin peeled off, ashamed showing off all of your parts, aha
At times too close, the tide inside must come apart, aha
Longer in the dark, I know what I see
Been longer in the dark, I can't believe

I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats
I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats

I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats
I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats

I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats
I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats

I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats

I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
And how your heart beats

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song by Lissy Trullie, "I Know Where You Sleep," are haunting and intense. The imagery of a face in front of the singer needing all of the other person's parts is eerie and suggests a certain level of obsession. The tide inside coming apart may refer to the storm of emotions within the singer that are becoming too much to handle. They may be struggling with maintaining distance from this person and dealing with their own feelings at the same time.

The repetition of the line "Longer in the dark, I know what I see" emphasizes the fear and desperation that the singer feels. The darkness allows them to see things more clearly and they may be struggling with the idea that they have become too familiar with this person's life. The line "Been longer in the dark, I can't believe" suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by the intensity of their emotions and the situation as a whole.

The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, especially when repeated multiple times. The line "I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe and how your heart beats" is simultaneously creepy and intimate. It suggests that the singer knows this person on a deeply personal level, but also highlights the uncomfortable feeling that comes with realizing someone has been watching you so closely.

Overall, "I Know Where You Sleep" is a song that explores themes of obsession, fear, and intimacy. It is an interesting look into the mind of someone who may be struggling with their own feelings and trying to navigate a complex relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

A face in front of me needed all of your parts, aha
I see someone who looks like you and it reminds me of everything about you

At times too close, the tide inside must come apart, aha
Sometimes we get too close and need space to breathe and be ourselves

Longer in the dark, I know what I see
The longer I observe you in the shadows, the more I understand who you are

Longer in the dark, I crawl and creep
The more I watch you from afar, the more obsessive I become

I know where you sleep, what it's like when you breathe
I am aware of where you live and I know your every move

And how your heart beats
I am intimately familiar with your emotions and desires

A skin peeled off, ashamed showing off all of your parts, aha
You reveal yourself to me in moments of vulnerability, but then regret doing so

Been longer in the dark, I can't believe
The longer I obsess over you, the more I question myself and my actions

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