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.
Deranged for Rock & Roll
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics
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I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
Starlit
Big mood
Don't get me started
It was waiting there
For me to call
Now I'm on this train
I hear it rolling on
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
Drink my dreams and sell my soul
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
Drink my dreams and sell my soul
I'm deranged for rock n roll
All these years
Have made me strong
3 baptisms
For this soiled dove
Out of my head
The final high
I am yours
And you are mine
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
Drink my dreams and sell my soul
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
Drink my dreams and sell my soul
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I'm deranged for rock n roll
The lyrics to Chelsea Wolfe's song "Deranged for Rock & Roll" convey a deep fascination and obsession with the world of rock music. The repetition of the phrase "I'm deranged for rock n roll" suggests a state of madness or insanity caused by the intense love and passion for this genre. It emphasizes the singer's unwavering dedication to the rock and roll lifestyle, as if it has consumed their entire being.
The lines "Starlit, Big mood, Don't get me started, This ain't the life I chose" indicate a sense of the singer being caught up in a glamorous and larger-than-life world. They are overwhelmed by the allure and magnetism of rock and roll, despite acknowledging that it may not have been the life they had originally intended to lead. The mention of the train rolling on symbolizes the unstoppable momentum and exhilaration of this lifestyle, as if the singer is unable to escape its clutches.
The lyrics also explore the idea of sacrificing personal desires and dreams for the sake of rock and roll. The phrase "Drink my dreams and sell my soul" suggests a willingness to give up one's own aspirations and values in exchange for the intoxicating allure of this music. It implies that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means losing a part of themselves, to fully immerse in the world of rock and roll.
The final stanza references the singer's journey and growth within the rock and roll scene. The mention of "3 baptisms" suggests a transformation or rebirth, implying that the singer has gone through significant experiences and changes in order to fully embrace this lifestyle. The statement "Out of my head, The final high" signifies a surrendering of oneself to the ultimate euphoria and exhilaration that this genre provides. The line "I am yours, And you are mine" speaks to the deep connection and belonging the singer feels to rock and roll, as if it is an intimate relationship that they are completely devoted to. In essence, these lyrics capture the obsession, sacrifice, and transcendence that come with being "deranged for rock & roll."
Line by Line Meaning
I'm deranged for rock n roll
I am driven to madness by my passion for rock and roll
Starlit
Guided by the light of the stars
Big mood
A strong and overwhelming feeling
Don't get me started
Do not provoke me to express my intense emotions
This ain't the life I chose
The path I am on is not the one I initially desired
It was waiting there
Rock and roll was destined for me
For me to call
It was my responsibility to embrace it
Now I'm on this train
I have embarked on this journey
I hear it rolling on
I hear the unstoppable force of rock and roll moving forward
Drink my dreams and sell my soul
I sacrifice my aspirations and integrity for the sake of rock and roll
All these years
Throughout the passing of time
Have made me strong
They have forged strength within me
3 baptisms
Three transformative experiences
For this soiled dove
For someone who has been tainted or corrupted
Out of my head
Freeing myself from my own thoughts and doubts
The final high
The ultimate euphoria
I am yours
I belong to rock and roll
And you are mine
Rock and roll possesses and completes me
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
Written by: Chelsea Joy Wolfe
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Harry
Interesting how Chelsea Wolfe can make bright sunlight look dark 🖤
AL C
That’s how fucking goth she is
SAM
Surreal
Zoe Gillespie
@Василий Блаженов i wonder if she can do a summer vibes song, or is Chelsea like Lana del Rey, who also makes summer feel super hazy.
Zoe Gillespie
thats because she gets paid to do that,
Egor Metro
absolutely right... 🕯️...
Betty Holloway
I'm deranged for Chelsea Wolfe <3 .... Love her voice 🖤
Morrigan Bass Tard
@Mivader duuuude, thanks!
Mivader
Well check out Jarboe then
Prince of Barkness
Very sexy voice Chelsea has