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.
Dragged Out
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics
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they only want to tear you apart
they believe if they drink you they'll be like you
it'll never end
the drag will keep on coming
dragged out in the weather
dragged out in the madness
dragged out in your loneliness
lose myself
sometimes i wanna
lose my mind,
lose myself to something
to someone else
won't you take me down
i'm so tired, i'm so tired
dragged out in the weather
dragged out in the madness
dragged out in your loneliness
The opening lines of "Dragged Out" by Chelsea Wolfe seem to be about a person who is struggling to fit into society. They are being rejected by others and feel like they are being torn apart by those around them. The line "they believe if they drink you they'll be like you" seems to indicate that this person possesses some quality that others desire, possibly an alluring or charismatic personality. However, it's clear that this person is tired of feeling like an outsider and is worn down by the constant struggle to belong.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "dragged out" several times, which adds to the sense of exhaustion and weariness. The person in the song seems to be dragged down by various things - the weather, the madness around them, and their own loneliness. There's a sense of hopelessness and despair as they struggle to keep going.
The final lines of the song add a new layer of meaning, as the person expresses a desire to "lose themselves" to something else. It's not clear what this "something" is - it could be a person, a drug, or some other type of escape - but the implication is that the person is looking for a way to escape their current situation, even if it's only momentarily.
Overall, "Dragged Out" is a powerful and emotionally raw song that captures the feeling of being isolated and worn down by the world.
Line by Line Meaning
baby, they don't want you
People do not want to accept you for who you are
they only want to tear you apart
Instead of appreciating your uniqueness, people only want to criticize you
they believe if they drink you they'll be like you
Some people are so drawn to you that they want to be exactly like you, and they mistakenly think they can achieve that by drinking you up
it'll never end
The attention and obsession with you seems to never end
the drag will keep on coming
The negative emotions and criticism towards you will keep coming
dragged out in the weather
Feeling exhausted and exposed in harsh circumstances that are out of your control
dragged out in the madness
Feeling drained and worn out in situations that are chaotic and stressful
dragged out in your loneliness
Feeling emotionally drained and isolated from others
sometimes i wanna lose my mind,
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and wish I could escape my thoughts
lose myself
Completely dissociate from my identity and reality
sometimes i wanna lose my mind,
The feeling of wanting to escape my thoughts is so strong, it's a recurring thought
lose myself to something
To give in to something that could help me escape reality
to someone else
To find temporary solace in someone else's identity
won't you take me down
The desperation to be saved from the pain and exhaustion is strong
i'm so tired, i'm so tired
The constant exhaustion and distress is too overwhelming
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tatum1422
This is what Ive been looking for, for so long!! Deep, heavy and dark with powerful female vocals. I love Chelsea Wolfe!!!
@corlfranco9371
ikr years of waiting
@SleepFan771
Her desperate wails of doom! God, Abyss is such a great album. Love all of Chelsea's albums to date.
@Riley-nw6jv
lorde stan to lorde stan communication
@ketskhoveli-
Arguably one of the better addictions of my life.
@woodwoserecordings9245
I love that diving bell in the chorus.
@jenniferdeen3527
Me too!
@ivanvoronov2763
What bell?
@Rain_power
I've got a fever and the only prescription is more diving bell.
@scottlondon8382
Was at her show last night,met some dude,he gave me a joint,this other guy told me to take a big drag,i coughed my fucking lungs out and as i was she started playing this song,
Surreal experience