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 Brooklynās Pendu Sound Recordings; į¼ĻĪæĪŗĪ¬Ī»Ļ ĻĪ¹Ļ (pronounced āApokalypsisā), which was released as a 12ā 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.
Virginia Woolf Underwater
Chelsea Wolfe Lyrics
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Everything you know is wrong
Everyone you've loved has left
Everything you've touched is dead
Everyone you know is gone
Everything you've touched, gone wrong
Take my hand, raise up underground
Listen well, follow the sound
(Chains moving along link our legs)??
Never quite knowing where to stay and rest for awhile
When you're underwater whisper
Wait for all the sounds to fall away
When you're underwater (insert your feet on the wall of things)??
"Virginia Woolf Underwater" by Chelsea Wolfe is a haunting and emotional track that explores the themes of loss, isolation, and longing. The opening lines, "Everything you've owned is gone, everything you know is wrong, everyone you've loved has left, everything you've touched is dead" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer seems to be struggling with the aftermath of a great loss, and everything around her seems to be falling apart. The repetition of "gone" and "wrong" sets a sense of hopelessness and emptiness.
The second verse introduces the feeling of being alone in the world. "Everyone you know is gone, everything you've touched, gone wrong" suggests that the singer may feel responsible for the loss in her life. However, there is still a sense of hope as she reaches out for someone to "Take my hand, raise up underground, listen well, follow the sound." The imagery of being underground seems fitting for the feel of the song, as if the singer is trapped in a dark and empty place, searching for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything you've owned is gone
All material possessions are lost or destroyed
Everything you know is wrong
The familiarity of life is shattered
Everyone you've loved has left
Abandoned by those close to you
Everything you've touched is dead
Anything you've influenced has met an untimely end
Everyone you know is gone
All previously known acquaintances are no longer present
Everything you've touched, gone wrong
Your touch seems to cause chaos or destruction
Take my hand, raise up underground
Follow me to escape the darkness underground
Listen well, follow the sound
Pay attention and follow the direction given
(Chains moving along link our legs)??
Possibly referring to literal chains, indicating being trapped or captive
Never quite knowing where to stay and rest for awhile
Uncertainty about where to find stability and peace
When you're underwater whisper
Speak softly when in a vulnerable state
Wait for all the sounds to fall away
Allow the noise and distractions to subside before acting or making decisions
When you're underwater (insert your feet on the wall of things)??
Possibly an obscure metaphor for finding a foothold in turbulent times
Contributed by Tristan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SevenStarlitLakes
[Verse 1]
Everything you've owned is gone
Everything you know is wrong
Everyone you've loved has left
Everything you've touched is dead
[Verse 2]
Everyone you know is gone
Everything you've touched, gone wrong
Take my hand, raise up underground
Listen well, follow the sound
Chains moving along like our legs
Never quite knowing where to stay
And rest for a while
[Bridge]
When you're underwater, whisper
Wait for all the sounds to fall away
When you're underwater
Insert your feet on the wall for your things
@lauracee5081
One of the most hauntingly beautiful song I've ever heard. So melancholic, deep and emotional.
@onipot9639
For anyone who isn't aware, Virginia Woolf drowned herself, by putting rocks in her pockets.
She was a great writer and you should check her out if you dont know who she is.
@SevenStarlitLakes
[Verse 1]
Everything you've owned is gone
Everything you know is wrong
Everyone you've loved has left
Everything you've touched is dead
[Verse 2]
Everyone you know is gone
Everything you've touched, gone wrong
Take my hand, raise up underground
Listen well, follow the sound
Chains moving along like our legs
Never quite knowing where to stay
And rest for a while
[Bridge]
When you're underwater, whisper
Wait for all the sounds to fall away
When you're underwater
Insert your feet on the wall for your things
@juanjuri6127
I legit think this is one of her best songs. damn chelsea
@angels.l3967
Yeah, you are so right! I bought this album (Unknown Rooms) in her last tour this year because I love this song but to my surprise this song is not included in the original album tracklist and I hoped it could be a hidden song but, no! Later I found this song is only as a bonus track for the mp3 album on Bandcamp. Anyway, there is nothing like the physic album.
@FRATERGAUDINISTH21
me too... :(
@TheNiceroad
Definitely my favourite acoustic song of hers. Beautiful.
@guydelusignan4272
I remember one depressing autumn I went for long walks listening to this album.
@dravenarcane2735
Reminds me vaguely of Christine by Siouxsie <3
@cermetdelrey9560
I hope I can see Chelsea live one day