Song of the Week - Fight Like A Girl

It's been far too long since Emilie Autumn has come out with new music. I know genius takes time, but I was starting to give up hope, but when news comes, it comes in floods. We'll get to the other important bits later. For now, let's talk about her new single, "Fight Like A Girl."

This song picks up right where "Opheliac" left off back in 2009, giving you girl power in it's most raw and intense form. The song talks about a girl going to extremes to defend herself, leading some to believe the song is about a rape victim. Whether or not this is true is up to the listener, but it has a very clear message that the phrase "fight like a girl" is not an insult to Emilie, but actually a compliment.While I am a male, I do believe in female empowerment. The song even has the line "Even if you're only a boy you can still fight like a girl."

This song is every reason why I have loved Emilie Autumn in the past. She isn't afraid to "go there", even leading to her growling in some instances. The instrumental has a distinct change over her previous release, going for a more industrial sound as opposed to her Victorian vibe from before, but the vocals remain strong and distinctive.

This single, along with it's B-side "Time For Tea", which is given to you free of charge when you purchase the single, is just the first taste we are getting of her upcoming album. Sadly no release date is set for it yet, but seeing as she is starring in "The Devil's Carnival" (from the creators of the now cult classic "Repo The Genetic Opera"), it is certainly going to be on it's way quickly.

The song is not yet on iTunes, but you can buy it directly from her website. Two amazing songs for 99 cents. Why not?