Goodnight, Sweet Ladies
Emilie Autumn · Fight Like A Girl [2012]
[Emily:]
Goodnight, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again
[Emily, Inmates:]
With rosemary green and bright
You're not forgotten, eternal night
Can't fade your memory, dim your light
You've made a difference, you've won your fight
We lift our branches and though we weep
No death could conquer, you only sleep
Goodnight, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday, we will meet again
With rosemary green and bright
You're not forgotten, eternal night
Can't fade your memory, dim your light
You've made a difference, you've won your fight
We lift our branches and though we weep
No death could conquer, you only sleep
Goodnight, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again
Let no voice falter, let die no flame
Let all remember your every name
Let faces turn to the starry sky
Let songs be sung 'til our throats are dry
Let no voice falter, let die no flame
Let all remember your every name
Let faces turn to the starry sky
Let songs be sung 'til our throats are dry
Dry...dry...dry...dry...
(simultaneously)
Four o'clock, four o'clock...
Never let me sleep...
Four o'clock, four o'clock...
Never let me sleep...
(simultaneously)
The art of suicide...
Nightgowns and hair...
Curls flying every which where...
(simultaneously)
I close my eyes and pray for the garish light of day...
Like a frightened child I run from the sleep that never comes...
(simultaneously)
If I burn you will see the fire in your mind when you sleep...
(simultaneously)
The pain too pure to hide...
Bridges of sighs...
Meant to conceal lover's lies...
(simultaneously)
I pray for the garish light of day...
Like a frightened child I run from the sleep that never comes...
(simultaneously)
Under the arches of moonlight and sky...
Under the arches of moonlight and sky...
Goodnight, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again
[Emily, Inmates:]
With rosemary green and bright
You're not forgotten, eternal night
Can't fade your memory, dim your light
You've made a difference, you've won your fight
We lift our branches and though we weep
No death could conquer, you only sleep
Goodnight, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday, we will meet again
With rosemary green and bright
You're not forgotten, eternal night
Can't fade your memory, dim your light
You've made a difference, you've won your fight
We lift our branches and though we weep
No death could conquer, you only sleep
Goodnight, sweet ladies...
Goodnight, sweet friends...
You lie but sleeping
Someday we will meet again
Let no voice falter, let die no flame
Let all remember your every name
Let faces turn to the starry sky
Let songs be sung 'til our throats are dry
Let no voice falter, let die no flame
Let all remember your every name
Let faces turn to the starry sky
Let songs be sung 'til our throats are dry
Dry...dry...dry...dry...
(simultaneously)
Four o'clock, four o'clock...
Never let me sleep...
Four o'clock, four o'clock...
Never let me sleep...
(simultaneously)
The art of suicide...
Nightgowns and hair...
Curls flying every which where...
(simultaneously)
I close my eyes and pray for the garish light of day...
Like a frightened child I run from the sleep that never comes...
(simultaneously)
If I burn you will see the fire in your mind when you sleep...
(simultaneously)
The pain too pure to hide...
Bridges of sighs...
Meant to conceal lover's lies...
(simultaneously)
I pray for the garish light of day...
Like a frightened child I run from the sleep that never comes...
(simultaneously)
Under the arches of moonlight and sky...
Under the arches of moonlight and sky...
Goodnight, Sweet Ladies
Emilie Autumn delivers a hauntingly atmospheric recording on the 2012 album Fight Like A Girl. The track exemplifies her signature blend of gothic pop and theatrical folk, characterized by ethereal vocals and intricate instrumentation. Released during a period where Autumn expanded her discography beyond her Opheliac persona, the song reflects her ongoing exploration of dark romanticism and poetic storytelling. It stands as a notable song in her broader body of work, showcasing her ability to craft immersive soundscapes that resonate with listeners seeking a moody, introspective musical experience.