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.
Mistake In Parting
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics
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And your taste was so familiar
Oh I swore I'd lick your skin before and
I don't want to be a mistake in parting from her
Did I make you realize that she's the only one you'd die for?
I pined for the day when my skin melted away
And you held me close and declared, "this is all you."
And are you satisfied now that you've had me?
Now I fear you'll never take me in again it was far from perfect
And reminds me of the places where people met
We laid together in one bed
Now the absence of your kiss is plaguing me
Your light shining In the light of day
I don't want to be here I don't know where I want to be
Or where I am going I am just so un-satisfied
I look out for aggressive places I have loved and been
People I have lost along the way now you are one of them.
We are a father's dove, a mother's we are a vision of despair
And knowing that I knew you when they said
Makes me want to die in bed too
Your light shining In the light of day
Oh your light shining In the light of day
Now you've got your words, you got your girl
And I sit here wondering
What does she have, that I don't have?
She's got her plans, she's got your hands
Around her waist and I ask myself
Is this forever? So unreal
Oh your domination with this is all about
You took the easy way out.
My heart is much too sick for this
For this I need someone who will tell me
The truth not just pieces of information
That make me feel like ya liked me
Oh I think your playing both sides of the fence
Your eyes burning the light of day
Are you telling the truth?
Are you telling the truth?
Are you telling the truth?
It's such a simple world
Where we just create all these problems
And then suffer as we try to solve them
The human condition is so fucked up
And miserable, that's why we need love
Someone tell me where I can find it
Please... I need it, someone to hold me
Close and declare you are my one and only love.
Please... I need it, someone tell me
Where I can find this love
Your light shining In the light of day
Oh your light shining In the light of...
day
The song "Mistake in Parting" by Chelsea Wolfe is a hauntingly beautiful and emotional track that delves deep into the complexities of relationships and the human condition. The lyrics speak of a woman who is deeply infatuated with a man and longs to be with him, but is also aware of the fact that he is already in a relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of a love triangle and the confusion and pain that comes along with it.
The opening lines of the song describe the woman's attraction and desire towards the man, despite knowing that it may lead to a mistake in parting from his current girlfriend. The following lines express the woman's longing to be with him and the fear that she may never be able to experience that again. The lyrics also hint towards a physical relationship between the two, which makes it all the more difficult for the woman to move on.
As the song progresses, the woman questions the man's intentions and honesty. She wonders if he is truly in love with his girlfriend or if he is just playing both sides of the fence. The lyrics display a sense of urgency and desperation for love and acceptance, which is a relatable sentiment for many.
Overall, "Mistake in Parting" is a deeply emotional and introspective song that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. It reveals the vulnerabilities and insecurities that come with seeking love and the pain that can come with unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Your face is as clean as any boy I had ever seen
You appear innocent and pure to me, like a young boy.
And your taste was so familiar
There's something about you that feels familiar, like I've known you before.
Oh I swore I'd lick your skin before
I had a strong urge to touch you in a sensual way.
And I don't want to be a mistake in parting from her
I don't want to be the reason why you leave her and regret it later.
Did I make you realize that she's the only one you'd die for?
Did being with me make you realize that you truly love her and would die for her?
I pined for the day when my skin melted away
I longed for the day when I could be so close to you that our skins would fuse together.
And you held me close and declared, 'this is all you.'
When we were intimate, you made me feel like I was the only person in the world that mattered to you.
Was it just that we are into some sort of innocent unknown's
Did we engage in a type of intimacy that was new and innocent to both of us?
And are you satisfied now that you've had me?
Did being with me fulfill your desires or leave you feeling content?
Now I fear you'll never take me in again it was far from perfect
I worry that we'll never have another intimate moment because the last one wasn't perfect.
And reminds me of the places where people met
Our intimacy reminds me of those moments where people come together and connect.
We laid together in one bed
We shared a bed and were intimate with each other.
Now the absence of your kiss is plaguing me
I miss your kisses and the intimacy we shared.
Your light shining In the light of day
I can see the beauty in you even in the broad daylight.
I don't want to be here I don't know where I want to be
I feel lost and uncertain about where I am and where I want to go.
Or where I am going I am just so un-satisfied
I don't know where my life is headed and I feel unsatisfied with where I am currently.
I look out for aggressive places I have loved and been
I search for places and experiences that have made me feel alive and passionate.
People I have lost along the way now you are one of them.
I've lost people in my life, including you now.
We are a father's dove, a mother's we are a vision of despair
We embody both the love and hope of our parents as well as our own internal struggles and despair.
And knowing that I knew you when they said
It hurts to remember that I once knew you, especially when others tell me about you.
Makes me want to die in bed too
It makes me feel hopeless and want to give up on life.
Now you've got your words, you got your girl
You have your life now, including your partner and what you say about me.
And I sit here wondering
I'm left to my thoughts and imagination, endlessly wondering what could have been different between us.
What does she have, that I don't have?
I question what qualities and attributes your current partner possesses that I lack.
She's got her plans, she's got your hands
She has a future with you, and holds your affection and commitment.
Around her waist and I ask myself
I wonder why she has the opportunities with you that I never had.
Is this forever? So unreal
I question the longevity and reality of your relationship, wondering if it will last forever and still feeling like our intimacy was just a dream.
Oh your domination with this is all about
You're more focused on having control and power over the situation.
You took the easy way out.
You chose the easier, more painless route by leaving me instead of facing our problems and conflicts.
My heart is much too sick for this
My heart is too fragile and unstable to handle the emotional pain and distress of our situation.
For this I need someone who will tell me
I need someone who is honest and straightforward, and can tell me the truth.
The truth not just pieces of information
I don't want to hear bits and pieces of the truth or have things sugar-coated, I want to hear the full, unfiltered truth.
That make me feel like ya liked me
Hearing a truth that only makes me feel good or validated is not what I need, I need to hear the full, honest truth regardless of how it makes me feel.
Oh I think your playing both sides of the fence
I suspect that you're not being wholly honest or faithful to your current partner, or even to me.
Your eyes burning the light of day
The intensity of your gaze and your presence is still potent and deep.
Are you telling the truth?
I still question whether or not you're telling me the truth.
It's such a simple world
The world is not as complicated as we make it out to be.
Where we just create all these problems
We complicate our own lives by creating problems and conflicts.
And then suffer as we try to solve them
We struggle and suffer as we attempt to solve the issues and problems we've created.
The human condition is so fucked up
The nature of being human is inherently problematic and flawed.
And miserable, that's why we need love
The human experience can be miserable without love, which is necessary to heal and provide meaning.
Someone tell me where I can find it
I long for the love and affection that I crave.
Please... I need it, someone to hold me
I desperately seek someone to hold and comfort me.
Close and declare you are my one and only love.
I want someone to hold me so intimately and entirely that they would declare me their one and only love.
Oh your light shining In the light of day
Even in the midst of confusion and heartbreak, there is still beauty and hope to be found in you.
Contributed by Christopher R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MeraBaid and KYV
I fell in love with Chelsea's music before this album was released. I heard almost all these songs live when she was doing very small performances and open mics. Some I heard the first recorded versions because after talking to her the first time I met her we became Myspace friends and she had several recordings on there.
The music sounded more clear with just her guitar. I still love it. The songs are awesome and we were just in our early 20's then, the lyrics are great, even if not what we'd write in our mid-30's. I'm a writer too (stopped writing songs, but I write everything else) and I get it.
While I got praise for my writing in those days, what I'm writing now is light-years ahead, there's a depth to it that I hadn't developed yet. Also as an artist my identity and what I want to portray and have published are different, back then I wanted everything I wrote to be published. I'm more discerning now, I have specific things to say a certain style that represents my artistry. I'm sure the person who made this album is still there and could easily make a song in the same vein as these, but then she would edit it more, refine it more, add more layers and that is how you get the Chelsea Wolfe music that is currently being released.
This was the first Mp3 I ever purchased and I only wish I still had it. It's still the soundtrack for that period of my life. For instance Inside A Girl sounded completely different and I was not fond of the change when I first got the album. Nothing, No One and Your Name remind me of most of the music I heard her playing at the time and were fairly (if not completely) the same as the way I heard.
Simon Bestre
This is a brilliant album. Chelsea's voice gets lost much of the time on her most recent stuff, but here we can feel its true richness and beauty. Utterly stunning. Yes, some of her newer songs I like, but none have the honesty, melody and true emotional vulnerability this album offers. Truly beautiful. Thank you Chelsea, thank you Alex for posting it. I now know why she is so revered and respected. This is unbelievable, I'm privileged to have heard this enchanting music.
Kurt Wagner
"Winter" is a masterpiece. Just for this song the album would deserve a proper release
ChuckHitler
It definitely sounds like someone is trying to pull puppet strings on her, but you still find the Chelsea wolfe easter egg underneath it all. She has a spooky way of composing that sticks out like a sore thumb, even when caked with layers of "generic female singer songwriter" frosting. It feels as though this is what Amy Lee attempted to sound like. I still like it though the lyrics feel insincere. but the music feels (mostly) genuine.
MorteTheSkull
I honestly love this album, but I can understand why Chelsea's embarrassed by it. It's a really emotionally honest album about what it feels like to be like, 20-something and have a really bad breakup that actually is probably not as big a deal as you think it is. It'd be embarrassing to look back and realize how dramatic she was being, and also like, how absurdly melodramatic the lyrics are and stuff. But that's also what I love about the album; it's rough and embarrassing and melodramatic in a way that captures that feeling of being that age and having a big heartbreak better than something more refined could.
MorteTheSkull
Also as someone else mentioned, it is nice to hear her voice in a more "clean" recording.
Lee W Cottam
brilliant album, totally underrated and how brilliant is 'Winter'???
Dylan Withers
This might be when she was being nudged in the traditional singer/songwriter/popstar direction by her label. It sounds nice but I agree with her not wanting to put it out; it would've been too much of a stretch from this to 'Grime' and would've developed the wrong fanbase most likely. But this is a nice easter egg for those interested for sure.
Matthew Fgs
Exactly, and you can't compare that with new Goth Queen.
MeraBaid and KYV
I fell in love with Chelsea's music before this album was released. I heard almost all these songs live when she was doing very small performances and open mics. Some I heard the first recorded versions because after talking to her the first time I met her we became Myspace friends and she had several recordings on there.
The music sounded more clear with just her guitar. I still love it. The songs are awesome and we were just in our early 20's then, the lyrics are great, even if not what we'd write in our mid-30's. I'm a writer too (stopped writing songs, but I write everything else) and I get it.
While I got praise for my writing in those days, what I'm writing now is light-years ahead, there's a depth to it that I hadn't developed yet. Also as an artist my identity and what I want to portray and have published are different, back then I wanted everything I wrote to be published. I'm more discerning now, I have specific things to say a certain style that represents my artistry. I'm sure the person who made this album is still there and could easily make a song in the same vein as these, but then she would edit it more, refine it more, add more layers and that is how you get the Chelsea Wolfe music that is currently being released.
This was the first Mp3 I ever purchased and I only wish I still had it. It's still the soundtrack for that period of my life. For instance Inside A Girl sounded completely different and I was not fond of the change when I first got the album. Nothing, No One and Your Name remind me of most of the music I heard her playing at the time and were fairly (if not completely) the same as the way I heard.
ic0nify
I absolutely love the album! Might be it's a lot too personal for her own taste...