Powered by catchy, upbeat melodies and Costanza's strong voice, Against the Current's sound fell more on the pop side of the spectrum.
After an all-acoustic EP, they delivered their third EP, 'Gravity, in 2015 and caught the attention of respected indie Fueled by Ramen Records.
With a new label deal in place, they began issuing singles in early 2016 in anticipation of their full-length debut, [''[album artist=Against the Current]In Our Bones', which arrived in May of that year.
On September 14, 2017, Against The Current collaborated with Riot Games to create the single "Legends Never Die" for the 2017 League of Legends World Championship, published on Riot Games' YouTube channel. On November 4, 2017, Against The Current performed live at the 2017 League of Legends World Championship opening and closing ceremonies.
On May 11, 2018, Against The Current released two singles, "Strangers Again" and "Almost Forgot", from the album 'Past Lives', released on September 28, 2018. On August 17, 2018, the band released the single "Personal". The single "Voices" was released on September 14, 2018.
On October 28, 2020, Against The Current released their new song "That Won't Save Us," followed by a second single, "Weapon," on March 10, 2021. These were followed up by a third song "again & again" ft. Guardin on June 23, 2021. The bands first EP since 2015's "'Gravity'" called "fever" was released on July 23, 2021.
On January 10, 2022, Against the Current collaborated with League of Legends European Championship for a song called "Wildfire", with casters Vedius and Drakos as guest vocals, which is a part of a promotion for the 2022 Spring Season of its League of Legends esports regional league run. In August 2022, they announced that they were no longer signed to Fueled by Ramen.
Chasing Ghosts
Against the Current Lyrics
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Now it′s too dark to shine
Oh whoa, oh whoa
Now we're just passing by
Two shipwrecks in the night
Oh whoa, oh whoa
Remember when we met, yeah, I know I was mean
And you were such a mess, I thought it was sweet
But that night still haunts my dreams
I won′t keep chasing ghosts
I need somebody I can hold
Gave you my heart and soul
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Blue from the TV light
Two bodies intertwined
Oh whoa, oh whoa
I guess we tempted fate
Always so far away
Oh whoa, oh whoa
Remember when we met, yeah, I know I was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and black jeans
And you were such a mess, I thought it was sweet
But that night still haunts my dreams
I won't keep chasing ghosts
I need somebody I can hold
Gave you my heart and soul
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Remember when you left, yeah, I thought it was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and everything
I let you fool me twice
Well, shame on me
That night still haunts my dreams
I won't keep chasing ghosts
I need somebody I can hold
Gave you my heart and soul
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
The lyrics of "Chasing Ghosts" by Against the Current convey the emotional journey of the singer through a failed relationship. The song reflects on the past, expressing the loss and darkness that has replaced the once vibrant connection between two people.
In the first verse, the opening lines "We used to have a light, Now it's too dark to shine" signify the absence of joy and happiness that once existed. The phrase "passing by, Two shipwrecks in the night" portrays a sense of missed opportunities or chances to salvage the relationship. The repetitive chanting of "oh whoa" emphasizes the pain and sorrow that both parties are experiencing.
The second verse reveals the initial attraction and fascination the singer had with their partner, despite their flaws and messy nature. However, despite the initial infatuation, the night they spent together still haunts the singer's dreams. This suggests that the memories of the failed relationship continue to linger and have a profound impact on their emotions.
The chorus encapsulates the central theme of the song. The line "I won't keep chasing ghosts, I need somebody I can hold" expresses the singer's desire for a real, tangible connection rather than clinging onto the illusion of love they had been chasing. The line "Thought I was chasing love, I was only chasing a ghost" serves as a metaphor, highlighting the futility of pursuing something that was never truly there.
The third verse delves into the aftermath of the breakup, where the singer feels deceived by their partner. The line "Remember when you left, yeah, I thought it was mean" indicates a sense of betrayal and disappointment. The repetition of the phrase "That night still haunts my dreams" reinforces the lasting impact of this failed relationship on the singer's psyche.
Overall, "Chasing Ghosts" is a reflective and introspective track that explores the pain and disillusionment that can come from pursuing an illusory love. It conveys a longing for a genuine connection and an understanding that sometimes it is necessary to let go in order to find true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to have a light
We used to have happiness or hope
Now it's too dark to shine
Now there is no happiness or hope
Now we're just passing by
Now we're just going through the motions
Two shipwrecks in the night
Two broken individuals trying to navigate their way through life
Remember when we met, yeah, I know I was mean
I remember when we first met and I wasn't very nice
Stones shirt, black boots and black jeans
You were wearing a shirt with stones, black boots, and black jeans
And you were such a mess, I thought it was sweet
You were in a bad state, but I found it endearing
But that night still haunts my dreams
That night still troubles me in my dreams
I won't keep chasing ghosts
I won't continue to pursue something that no longer exists
I need somebody I can hold
I need someone I can physically embrace
Gave you my heart and soul
I gave you all of my love and devotion
Thought I was chasing love
I believed I was pursuing true love
I was only chasing a ghost
I was only pursuing an illusion or memory
Blue from the TV light
The room was illuminated with a blue glow from the television
Two bodies intertwined
Our bodies were closely connected
I guess we tempted fate
I suppose we challenged destiny
Always so far away
We were always emotionally distant
Remember when you left, yeah, I thought it was mean
I remember when you walked away and I thought it was unkind
Stones shirt, black boots and everything
You were wearing a shirt with stones, black boots, and everything else
I let you fool me twice
I allowed myself to be deceived by you on two occasions
Well, shame on me
I should be ashamed of myself
Writer(s): Daniel Gow, Thomas James Schleiter, Nick Long, Christina Nicola Costanza, William D. Ferri
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@charmfajarillo2419
"Chasing Ghosts"
We used to have a light
Now it's too dark to shine
Now we're just passing by
Two shipwrecks in the night
Remember when we met, yeah, I know I was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and black jeans
And you were such a mess
I thought it was sweet
But that night still haunts my dreams
[Chorus:]
I won't keep chasing ghosts
I need somebody I can hold
Gave you my heart and soul
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
TV light, two bodies intertwined
I guess we tempted fate always so far away
Remember when we met, yeah, I know I was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and black jeans
And you were such a mess
I thought it was sweet
But that night still haunts my dreams
[Chorus]
Remember when you left, yeah, I thought I was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and everything
I let you fool me twice, shame on me
But that night still haunts my dreams
[Chorus]
@kingjamesjesusjrxxxxx4941
We used to have a light
Now it's too dark to shine
Now we're just passing by
Two shipwrecks in the night
Remember when we met, yeah I know I was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and black jeans
And you were such a mess, I thought it was sweet
But that night still haunts my dreams
I won't keep chasing ghosts
I need somebody I can hold
Gave you my heart and soul
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Blue from the TV light
Two bodies intertwined
I guess we tempted fate
Always so far away
Remember when we met, yeah, I know I was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and black jeans
And you were such a mess, I thought it was sweet
But that night still haunts my dreams
I won't keep chasing ghosts
I need somebody I can hold
Gave you my heart and soul
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Remember when you left, yeah, I thought it was mean
Stones shirt, black boots and everything
I let you fool me twice
Well, shame on me
That night still haunts my dreams
I won't keep chasing ghosts
I need somebody I can hold
Gave you my heart and soul
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
Thought I was chasing love
I was only chasing a ghost
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@camilles7113
this new album is just like the feeling when you talk with someone late at summer night in front of the stars I love it
@12eclipsegirl12
I can never find music this good anymore. Music with heart in it like it should be.
@lnlonelyness6021
i think almost all of the songs in the album are so dope, i really like it
@jayeshmange2952
My favourite are chasing ghosts, roses, demons, brighter, in our bones, roses, blood like gasoline, forget me now
So basically whole album
@edivanamaral9524
Que saudades dessa música,em meio a tantas músicas de ATC tinha esquecido o quão boa essa música é
@naruto0187
Man, I can't help but feel so proud of them! Seems like it was only yesterday when they released their first single, Thinking, and now they're signed and finally released their first album.
@naruto0187
***** Gravity's also good - all of their songs are. :) Thinking, however, is their very first original song and I've been a fan of theirs since before they released it. :)
@hiljaboorsma9365
what about Gravity and Infinity???
@naruto0187
Hilja Boorsma Like I said, ALL their songs are good. I just felt nostalgic because I've been a fan of theirs since they released their first original song - Thinking. :)
@Brandon0406
+naruto0187 they want to say that Infinity and Gravity are albums too.