Chelsea Joy Wolfe was born in Roseville, California, and grew up in Sacramento. She is of Norwegian and German descent. Her father was in a country band and owned a home studio. By the age of 7, she had written her first poem and by the age of 9, she had written and recorded songs which she later described as "basically Casio-based gothy R&B songs."
Inspired by the dark state of the world and the strange connection between all things, she creates a unique musical blend of goth-folk, experimental rock and spiritual realm funeral songs. With influences ranging from the great minds of Ingmar Bergman and David Lynch to Soviet and end-times literature, her songs conjure visions of other dimensions, claustrophobic echo-rooms and parking garage cathedrals.
Wolfe has recorded seven full length studio albums: The Grime and the Glow, which was released on December 28th, 2010 on limited vinyl through Brooklyn’s Pendu Sound Recordings; Ἀποκάλυψις (pronounced “Apokalypsis”), which was released as a 12” LP on August 23rd, 2011; Unknown Rooms: a Collection of Acoustic Songs, which was released on October, 2012 through Sargent House; Pain Is Beauty, out September 3rd, 2013; Abyss, which was released August 7th, 2015; and Hiss Spun, out September 22nd, 2017; Birth of Violence[7i] which was released on September 13th, 2019.
Feral Love
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics
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Your eyes, black like an animal
Deep in the wander
And care for no one but the offspring of your might
Run from the one who comes to find you
Wait for the night that comes to hide
Your eyes black like an animal
Black like an animal
Crossing the water
Lead them to die
We press for the water, press for the river, press for the rain
We press for the water, press for the river, press for the pain
The lyrics of Chelsea Wolfe's song Feral Love are deeply metaphorical, describing someone who lives on the fringes of society and culture, beyond the constraints of civilization. The opening lines "Run from the light, your eyes black like an animal" seem to suggest that the singer is fleeing from something, perhaps the judgement and scrutiny of mainstream society. This is reinforced by the following lines "Deep in the wander, and care for no one but the offspring of your might," which depict the singer as a solitary figure, fiercely independent and only concerned with their own survival.
The chorus of the song "Crossing the water, lead them to die" is more enigmatic, but seems to suggest a willingness to sacrifice everything in order to maintain one's freedom and autonomy. The repeated refrain "We press for the water, press for the river, press for the rain, we press for the water, press for the river, press for the pain" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the singer is willing to endure hardship and suffering in order to live life on their own terms.
Overall, the song is a powerful evocation of the primal, wild aspects of human nature, and the struggle to resist the forces of conformity and conformity.
Line by Line Meaning
Run from the light
Avoid the positive and hopeful things in life.
Your eyes, black like an animal
Your eyes are dark with a sense of wild animalistic energy.
Deep in the wander
Lost in the pursuit of adventure and experiences.
And care for no one but the offspring of your might
Rather than prioritizing human relationships, focus on creating a strong legacy.
Run from the one who comes to find you
Avoid those who seek to offer help or guidance.
Wait for the night that comes to hide
Find solace and comfort in the darkness and isolation.
Your eyes black like an animal
Your eyes convey a sense of intense, primal energy.
Black like an animal
Comparable to the ferocity and darkness of a wild animal.
Crossing the water
Embarking on a journey, likely filled with danger and risk.
Lead them to die
Lead others towards destruction and chaos.
We press for the water, press for the river, press for the rain
We pursue the things that bring turmoil and hardship rather than peace and happiness.
We press for the water, press for the river, press for the pain
Our desire for struggle and conflict trumps our need for comfort and stability.
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