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.
GOLD
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics
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Oh, we never learn
We light up our hands and watch them burn
Hold on to your gold
Hold on to your gold
Hold on to your gold
When you find her, never let her go
It's such a lonely world, I found someone who made it all seem right again
But I let fear get in the middle and I ran and I stopped to look back
Hold on to your gold
Hold on to your gold
Hold on to your gold
When you find her, never let her go
Oh dreamer, I never should have let go of your hands
Oh dreamer, I swear I'll regret it for the rest of my days
Hold on to your gold
Hold on to your gold
Hold on to your gold
When you find her, never let her go
When you find her, never let her go
When you find her, never let her go
In "Gold" by Chelsea Wolfe, the lyrics describe the inevitability of making mistakes, even those that have been made by previous generations. The repetition of "hold on to your gold" can be interpreted as holding on to what is most valuable in life, whether it's a person or a personal belief, and not letting it slip away. The singer reflects on their past decisions, admitting to having let fear get in the way of holding onto something important. The regret and longing in their voice is palpable as they address their past self, whom they refer to as "dreamer," and apologize for their mistake. Ultimately, the song is a plea to listeners to not make the same mistake and to hold tightly onto what truly matters.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they are about holding onto love. The line "when you find her, never let her go" implies that the "gold" being referenced could be a significant other or a person who brings joy and love into one's life. The regret in the lyrics comes from having let that person slip away due to fear or insecurity, and the singer is warning listeners not to make the same mistake.
Another possible interpretation is that the "gold" being referred to is personal values or beliefs. The line "mistakes our fathers made will always be the same that we make" suggests that one's upbringing can influence their choices and mistakes. However, the repetition of "hold on to your gold" emphasizes the importance of holding onto what one personally values rather than blindly following the mistakes of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Mistakes our fathers made, will always be the same that we make
We tend to repeat the same mistakes as our fathers and ancestors did.
Oh, we never learn
Despite witnessing the previous harmful outcomes, we still don't seem to learn our lesson.
We light up our hands and watch them burn
We know that certain actions will harm us but still choose to do them, which leads to suffering.
Hold on to your gold
Value and preserve what is precious to you.
When you find her, never let her go
If you discover someone or something valuable, hold onto it tightly and never let go.
It's such a lonely world, I found someone who made it all seem right again
The world can be a dark and isolating place, and finding someone who brightens it up is rare and precious.
But I let fear get in the middle and I ran and I stopped to look back
Despite finding someone so special, the singer let fear override their emotions and fled, only to regret it later.
Oh dreamer, I never should have let go of your hands
The artist addresses the person they left behind, expressing remorse for their actions and acknowledging their mistake.
Oh dreamer, I swear I'll regret it for the rest of my days
The artist emphasizes the depth of their regret and how they will always be haunted by their decision.
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Mistakes our fathers made Will always be the same that we make We never learn We light up our hands and watch them burn Hold on to your gold Hold on to your gold When you find her never let her go Such a lonely world I found someone who made it all seem right again I live figured in the middle And I ran and I stopped to look back Hold on to your gold Hold on to your gold When you find her never let her go
G T
But I let fear get in the middle!
thenoiboi
my goodness, but this song is amazing.
even after hearing it over and over and over again.
Care Upapong
And yes Chelsea Wolfe is an amazing artist ❤️
Argyro Noti Ηρώ Νότη Lola Argiriou
I adore her.She is a poet!!!!!!!!!!!
Ninja Killu
this girl makes me cry because she has the voice and the face of an angel.
Love you chelsea
Jon Valenti
Haunting but amazing. Never get tired listning to her.
InHumanForm555
She is such a beautiful person, had the pleasure of meeting her in Boston@the middle east, and what a set they played!
LookWeRavedForYou
THIS SONG is PURE GOLD <3
thenoiboi
by the way, for people asking about the release. it was on her 2009 tour ep, but has since also been included in the "unknown rooms" collection.