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.
Running With The Wild Things
Against the Current Lyrics
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Read us bedtime stories from their textbooks
Oo try to reign us in
Blind to our intelligence
Standardization of the masses
Give us a number fail or pass us
Education, manipulation
We're about to boil over
You can't keep us down forever
We got too big for the cage, you locked us up in
Let's mark this down as the day, that we started something
So open the gate, open the gate cause when we
Finally escape, finally escape we'll be
Tearing through the streets
Running with the wild things
(Oo oo oo ooo ooo)
Hey why you waiting
Quit carving notches to count the days ‘Cause they're losing power
See ‘em growing weaker by the hour
We're about to boil over
You can't keep us down forever
We got too big for the cage, you locked us up in
Let's mark this down as the day, that we started something
So open the gate, open the gate cause when we
Finally escape, finally escape we'll be
Tearing through the streets
Running with the wild things
Standardization of the masses
Give us a number fail or pass us
Standardization of the masses
Give us a number fail or pass us
Education, manipulation
decide our fate but never ask us
Education, manipulation
Decide our fate but never ask us
Never ask us, never ask us
We got too big for the cage, you locked us up in
Let's mark this down as the day, that we started something
So open the gate, open the gate cause when we
Finally escape, finally escape we'll be
Tearing through the streets
Running with the wild things
(ooo ooo)
The lyrics of "Running With The Wild Things" by Against the Current is a call to rebel against the standardized education system that fails to recognize and appreciate the unique qualities of each individual student. The opening lines suggest that the people in power, who run the system, are not listening to the younger generation's ideas and thoughts. They are just simply reciting pre-written messages from textbooks. The attempt to dictate and hold young people back is futile, and they will always find a way to break free from the limitations that the education system imposes on them.
The song also references "standardization of the masses" and "education, manipulation" which describe how the system operates. It focuses on measuring a student's intelligence through tests that merely rely on numbers, rather than recognizing different forms of intelligence, creativity, and critical thinking. Against the Current highlights that this form of standardization disregards the individuality and potential of each student.
The lyrics suggest that the younger generation is growing tired of being confined to these limitations, and they're ready to break free from the expectations of what they are supposed to do. They are at a point of no return and are ready to build a revolution. The song builds up to an anthemic climax with the lyrics "we're about to boil over," which implies that they will no longer remain silent and will protest against the status quo, helping to pave the way for a new generation.
Line by Line Meaning
Oo they don't hear us
We feel ignored and unheard
Read us bedtime stories from their textbooks
We are tired of being taught things that lack relevance or context
Oo try to reign us in
We perceive efforts to control us and keep us in line
Blind to our intelligence
We believe our abilities and insights are not appreciated or acknowledged
Standardization of the masses
We are critical of the one-size-fits-all approach to education and rules
Give us a number fail or pass us
We reject the idea of being judged solely on measurements of our performance
Education, manipulation
We suspect attempts to shape our thinking through propaganda or indoctrination
Decide our fate but never ask us
We want more input and control over decisions that impact our lives
We're about to boil over
We are fed up and nearing a breaking point
You can't keep us down forever
We are determined to resist oppressive forces and rise up
We got too big for the cage, you locked us up in
We have outgrown the limits imposed on us and demand to be free
Let's mark this down as the day, that we started something
We are adding momentum to a movement and creating a historical moment
So open the gate, open the gate cause when we
We are demanding an end to barriers that hinder our progress
Finally escape, finally escape we'll be
We are determined to break free and pursue our goals
Tearing through the streets
We are making our presence known and fighting for change
Running with the wild things
We are joining forces with others who share our passion and vision
Hey why you waiting
We are challenging those who resist change to get on board or get out of the way
Quit carving notches to count the days ‘Cause they're losing power
We are urging people to stop maintaining the status quo and accept that change is inevitable
See ‘em growing weaker by the hour
We believe that those who resist change will ultimately fail to maintain their control
Contributed by James C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@againstthecurrent
Better late than never! Glad we could finally share this with you, hope you like the video and don't forget to pre-order our debut album In Our Bones on iTunes! We've come a long way from "Thinking" lyric videos and basement collabs, we owe it all to you guys - thank you <3
@rrfields65
+againstthecurrentNY : GOT TO GET WILL SOME CONTACT LENS !!!
@micheleariaschollet3064
I love you so much, are my favorite band, saludos desde México
@noobsowhat5744
Nice video, keep it up.
@silviacabello4412
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@lauraaouad6022
This video is the best thing to happen in 2016 till now. Gonna be hard to top honestly it killed💪
@gootmusic
You guys have come SO far.. Here I am, wishing there was a "love" button for this video.
Amazing work!
P.S.... Gow's mugshot was my fave.
@againstthecurrent
+gootmusic Thanks Alex <3
@bellatoramatbellum
And they've got so far!
@MarcelLui1
+gootmusic How about you alex? You have too!! GJ Both :D