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.
Moses
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics
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Can you carry
Heavy
Cause i can't
Take it
Can't hold on
Much longer
Can you
Help me
Carry the burden
Moses
Lift my arms cause i can't
Hold on and carry
All the weight
Can you
Guide me
Cause you're so strong
Cause i can't see nothing at all
Cause my eyes are burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Moses
Moses can you
Guide me o teacher
Show me the way we'll make it
Hold on o Moses
Can you guide me
Cause you're so strong
Cause i can't see nothing at all
Cause my eyes are
Burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Burning like sun
Burning like the sun, like the sun, the sun, the sun, the sun
The song "Moses" by Chelsea Wolfe is a cry for help to a stronger figure, who is symbolically represented by Moses. The singer of the song is asking for assistance in carrying a heavy burden that they can no longer take. They are at their limit and need someone to help guide them through their struggles. Moses is seen as the epitome of strength and leadership and is therefore called upon to guide the singer of the song through their difficulties. The singer is desperate for help and sees Moses as their savior. Their eyes are burning with pain, representing the overwhelming emotional struggle they are experiencing.
The repetition of the name Moses and the constant plea for help give the song a haunting quality. It reflects the desperation that one can feel when they are at their lowest point and need guidance. The use of biblical imagery adds to the power of the song, as Moses is a significant religious figure and therefore carries more weight in the minds of the listener. In essence, the song is a reflection of the universal human experience of needing help and guidance during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Moses
Addressing Moses, the singer is seeking his help.
Can you carry
Can you take the heavy burden off my shoulders?
Heavy
Referring to the weight of the emotional burden.
Cause i can't
The artist is unable to carry it alone.
Take it
Handle or endure the emotional burden.
Can't hold on
Not able to sustain the pressure or burden for any longer.
Much longer
The pain has become unbearable and the singer is seeking a way out.
Lift my arms cause i can't
As a sign of surrender and the need to rely on someone else's strength.
Hold on and carry
The artist is requesting Moses to help carry the burden together.
All the weight
The emotional burden, which seems impossible to bear alone.
Help me
The singer is desperately seeking assistance.
Guide me
As a teacher figure, the artist is seeking Moses' help in navigating the difficult situation.
Cause you're so strong
Acknowledging and admiring Moses' strength, which is perceived to be greater than their own.
Cause i can't see nothing at all
The singer is blinded by their emotions and needs someone to guide them.
Cause my eyes are burning like the sun
Metaphorically referring to the intense pain or strong emotions overwhelming the singer.
Burning like the sun
Repeating the metaphor to emphasize the severity of the pain or strong emotions.
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Storm
Moses
Can you carry
Heavy
Cause I can't
Take it
Can't hold on
Much longer
Moses
Can you
Help me
Carry the burden
Moses
Lift my arms cause i can't
Hold on and carry
All the weight
Can you
Guide me
Cause you're so strong
Cause I can't see nothing at all
Cause my eyes are burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Moses
Moses can you
Guide me o teacher
Show me the way we'll make it
Hold on o Moses
Can you guide me
Cause you're so strong
Cause I can't see nothing at all
Cause my eyes are
Burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Burning like sun
Burning like the sun, like the sun, the sun, the sun, the sun
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this has been my fave for a while. i love how it sounds heavy yet lazy, like winding down and euphoric? idk im not a connoisseur of music but damn. you go chelsea.
treebie
still a fav?
HeroinHeroine
Heavy and lazy is the epithome of doom metal!
Storm
Moses
Can you carry
Heavy
Cause I can't
Take it
Can't hold on
Much longer
Moses
Can you
Help me
Carry the burden
Moses
Lift my arms cause i can't
Hold on and carry
All the weight
Can you
Guide me
Cause you're so strong
Cause I can't see nothing at all
Cause my eyes are burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Moses
Moses can you
Guide me o teacher
Show me the way we'll make it
Hold on o Moses
Can you guide me
Cause you're so strong
Cause I can't see nothing at all
Cause my eyes are
Burning like the sun
Burning like the sun
Burning like sun
Burning like the sun, like the sun, the sun, the sun, the sun
EonTool
This song is so intense and powerful...
Dorothy
Just discovered her today on Spotify. Impressive!
venus_skelita101
I love this song ❤
Hail Corporate
To the uploader - I really appreciated the colour changes on the photo still during the last minute or so, thank you for putting in the effort to do that.
Maci J
Amazingly beautiful ! ! !
treebie
i lay in bed absolutely sailing and this gives me shivers