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.
Roses
Against the Current Lyrics
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I always hated sleeping alone
Watching the roses wither away
Wishing my memories would die out the same
I waited all night, yeah, you never came
I miss the long nights under street lights
When our hearts were made of gold
We were never growing old
Yeah, I miss it all
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
Yeah, I miss it all
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
Everyone's trying to help me move on
They say it gets better in the long run
You could say that I've a couple good days
But nobody's eyes shine quite the same way
I waited all night, yeah, you never came
I miss the long nights under street lights
When our hearts were made of gold
I miss the feeling that we had then
We were never growing old
Yeah, I miss it all
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
Yeah, I miss it all
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
Waited all night for you to come home
I always hated sleeping alone
I hope that the lipstick I left on your face
Stays red like the roses I laid on your grave
I miss the long nights under street lights
When our hearts were made of gold
I miss the feeling that we had then
We were never growing old
Yeah, I miss it all
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
Yeah, I miss it all
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
The lyrics of "Roses" by Against the Current tell a story of a person who is longing for someone who has gone away. The person is waiting for the other to come back but they never do. The first lines of the song reveal the anticipation of someone who has been waiting for hours but gets disappointed at the end, highlighting the loneliness that comes with absence. The roses, which are a recurring image in the song, symbolize the passing of time and the impermanence of memories. The lyrics suggest that as the roses wither away, the hope of seeing the person they are waiting for fades away too.
The song's chorus talks about how the singer misses the simpler times when they were happy and carefree. They reminisce about the long nights spent under street lights, where their hearts were made of gold. They long for the feeling they had then, where they never grew old. These words highlight the nostalgia and the desire to go back to a time when things were easier and uncomplicated, and they felt invincible. However, as the song progresses, they recognize that things have changed, and they will never be able to go back to the way things were before.
The last lines speak of the singer's despair and their wish that the person they miss understands how much they still care. It is an expression of love and longing that remains unfulfilled. In summary, "Roses" is a song about the human desire to hold on to memories of a beloved person, even as they fade away with time.
Line by Line Meaning
Waited all night for you to come home
I anxiously awaited your arrival all night long with hopes of seeing you again.
I always hated sleeping alone
The feeling of being by myself bothers me, and I cannot tolerate the thought of loneliness.
Watching the roses wither away
As with time, my memories fade, and the things that once held sentimental value, such as the roses, gradually lose their essence.
Wishing my memories would die out the same
I wish that the thoughts of you and the experiences we shared could vanish the way that the roses do, leaving nothing but a distant memory.
I waited all night, yeah, you never came
Despite my long wait, you never showed up, leaving me disappointed and heartbroken.
I miss the long nights under street lights
I miss the moments we spent together during the late hours of the day, with the brightly lit street lamps lighting up our surroundings.
When our hearts were made of gold
Back then, life was more straightforward, and our hearts were filled with kindness and genuine love.
I miss the feeling that we had then
I yearn for the exhilarating sensation of being in love and having someone to share life's precious moments with.
We were never growing old
During that time, we never thought about growing old and lived each day as if it was our last, enjoying every second of it.
Yeah, I miss it all
There is nothing that I enjoyed more than the moments we shared together and the feelings that came along with them.
Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh
A musical break in the song with no specific meaning.
Everyone's trying to help me move on
My friends and loved ones are doing their best to console and support me in this trying time of my life.
They say it gets better in the long run
People often tell me that it will eventually get better as time passes, and I heal from the pain of losing you.
You could say that I've a couple good days
There are days when I seem to feel better, with fewer thoughts of you and less pain.
But nobody's eyes shine quite the same way
Even though others may try to cheer me up, no one can compare to you, and nobody's eyes light up in the same way that yours once did.
I hope that the lipstick I left on your face
The last time I saw you, I left a mark on your face with the lipstick I was wearing, with the hope that it would bring back memories of us together.
Stays red like the roses I laid on your grave
I buried you with roses; I hope that the color red remains on your face, just as the flowers' color spreads across your final resting place.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL GOW, CHRISINA COSTANZA, WILLIAM FERRI, STEPHEN AIELLO, NICK LONG, THOMAS JAMES SCHLEITER
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Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Waited all night for you to come home
I always hated sleeping alone
Watching the roses wither away
Wishing my memories would die out the same
I waited all night, yeah, you never came
[Chorus]
I miss the long nights under street lights
When our hearts were made of gold
I miss the feeling that we had then
We were never growing old
Yeah, I miss it all
Yeah, I miss it all
[Verse 2]
Everyone's trying to help me move on
They say it gets better in the long run
You could say that I've a couple good days
But nobody's eyes shine quite the same way
I waited all night, yeah, you never came
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Waited all night for you to come home
I always hated sleeping alone
I hope that the lipstick I left on your face
Stays red like the roses I laid on your grave
[Chorus]
@Nic96Nac
when she says "the roses i laid on your grave" that line really hits you because its implied throughout the song that someone left her but its not clear until then that thats how they left
great job atc very powerful stuff
@mp8013
This song is VERY VERY VERY underrated. All the instruments and Chrissy made a magnificent job
@meitaylorsversion8658
I love this song and band so much. Coming back here after years.
@becca441
"I hope that the lipstick I left on your face stays red like the roses I laid on your grave."
This make me wanna cry.
@jarcs1305
me too :( i love it
@gswildchild2426
same
@gswildchild2426
same
@AngehPanduh
I want to know the story behind the song or the ideas its such a good song and twist
@becca441
Ayame Panduh I would like to know it too
@maindancerjin6427
I love the lack of negativity in ATC comment section <333
I love you ATC, please continue to make beautiful music!