The Emperor's New Clothes
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics

It seems like years since you held the baby
It feels like a long time since you showed affection towards me.

While I wrecked the bedroom
While I was in a destructive state and caused damage to our shared space.

You said it was dangerous after Sunday
You warned me that my behavior was risky and potentially harmful after a particular event.

And I knew you loved me
Despite my actions, I was aware of your love for me.

He thinks I just became famous
Someone believes that my recent rise to fame is the cause of my problems.

And that's what messed me up
This assumption had a negative impact on me.

But he's wrong
The assumption is false.

How could I possibly know what I want
At my young age, it's impossible for me to know what I want in life.

When I was only twenty-one?
Especially because I was only twenty-one years old at the time.

And there's millions of people
With so many people in the world,

To offer advice and say how I should be
There are countless opinions on how I should live my life.

But they're twisted and they will never be
However, these viewpoints are distorted and can never become

Any influence on me
An influence on my actions or beliefs.

But you will always be
You will always have an impact on me.

You will always be
You will always remain important to me.

If I treated you mean
If I acted rudely towards you,

I really didn't mean to
It wasn't my intention.

But you know how it is
You understand the situation well.

And how a pregnancy can change you
Pregnancy can have a significant impact on a person's behavior and emotions.

I see plenty of clothes that I like
There are many clothing items that catch my eye.

But I won't go anywhere nice for a while
However, I don't feel like going to fancy places anytime soon.

All I want to do is just sit here
All I desire to do is sit still and be calm.

And write it all down and rest for a while
I need to write down my thoughts and take some time for myself.

I can't bear to be in another city
I cannot handle being in a city where you are not.

One where you are not
A place where you are not present.

I would return to nothing without you
Without you in my life, everything would feel meaningless.

If I'm your girlfriend or not
Regardless of our relationship status.

Maybe I was mean
Perhaps I acted harshly.

But I really don't think so
However, I don't believe that is the case.

You asked if I'm scared
You wanted to know if I am feeling fearful.

And I said so
And I told you that I am scared.

Everyone can see what's going on
The situation is clear for anyone to observe.

They laugh 'cause they know they're untouchable
Others mock and criticize because they feel invulnerable and superior.

Not because what I said was wrong
It's not because what I said is incorrect or invalid.

Whatever it may bring
Regardless of what might happen.

I will live by my own policies
I will adhere to my own beliefs and principles.

I will sleep with a clear conscience
I will be able to rest because I am true to myself.

I will sleep in peace
I will be able to sleep soundly due to my moral clarity.

Maybe it sounds mean
My words may appear harsh.

But I really don't think so
But I don't think they are.

You asked for the truth and I told you
You wanted me to be honest and I was.

Through their own words
Through their own dialogue and behaviors.

They will be exposed
Their true selves will be revealed.

They've got a severe case of
They suffer from a significant issue characterized as

The emperor's new clothes
The condition of insincerity and delusion in which one is trapped.

The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes.

The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes.

The emperor's new clothes
The emperor's new clothes.