1. Current was an emo band from Dearborn, Michigan. They formed in the sum… Read Full Bio ↴1. Current was an emo band from Dearborn, Michigan. They formed in the summer of 1992 and their members were Matt Weeks, Andy Albus, Derek Brosch, and Justin LaBo. During their brief existence, Current released two seven-inch records, split seven-inch records with the bands Indian Summer and Chino Horde, one full-length LP, and went on two tours of the US. They broke up in 1994, and a posthumous discography CD was released in 1998.

All of Current's members were also in the band Ottawa. Vocalist Matt Weeks was later in the band Nema and later Chicago-based band Calvary. Derek Brosch went on to play in Broken Hearts Are Blue. Justin LaBo has released several solo records as Technicolor and later joined San Francisco-based Film School

2. Current is ambient chill electro techno minimal project by by Robert Solheim, a self-taught musician, composer and dreamer since forever. Born on a small island on the west coast of Norway, he grew up between the sea, the mountains and the music. Not quite sure what instrument to play he started out learning the organ, then played drums in a band for a while and eventually fell in love with a synthesizer called Jupiter 8, moved into the world of electronics, and started to paint his own musical landscapes.

3. Current were also a mid 70s studio group who released one charted single on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1977 with their dance version of the Theme From Rocky, which peaked at #94. Coincidently, Rhythm Heritage , whose Theme From S.W.A.T. was a #1 hit, also peaked at #94 with their take on the Theme From Rocky that same year. Current's version was released on Playboy Records, produced by Joe Saraceno, arranged by Ben Benay, and engineered by Brian Friedman.

Pave
Current Lyrics

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The cracks in the pavement resemble a fallen man.

I walk right over him, i didn't lend a hand. four

Hours coming cried my frontline. i opened my

Mouth and i found nothing. severance is coming

(running). looked up from height (with sight), i

Never thought of crying (or sighing.) but i knew i

Might (and i know i'm right). three hours coming,

There's just no more time. and now i understand

What was meant to cease and desist; to lay down

My defense. and my orders for the day were to

Build a bridge and to blaze a path for everyone

That is left. we have no power to convert our

Complexion, we like to preserve.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Current's song Pave suggest feelings of guilt and regret through the metaphorical imagery of a fallen man and cracks in the pavement. The opening line, "the cracks in the pavement resemble a fallen man," suggests that the singer sees the imperfections in the pavement as a symbol for a person who has fallen, potentially due to neglect or mistreatment. The following line, "I walk right over him, I didn't lend a hand," suggests that the singer feels guilty for not helping this person, and the repetition of the word "four" gives the impression of a countdown or impending doom.

The following lines, "Hours coming cried my frontline. I opened my mouth and I found nothing. Severance is coming (running). Looked up from height (with sight), I never thought of crying (or sighing.) but I knew I might (and I know I'm right)," suggest that the singer is under pressure and is struggling to find the words to express themselves. The use of militaristic language, such as "frontline" and "severance," further reinforces the sense of impending doom.

The final stanza suggests that the singer has come to understand their role in the situation and that they are determined to make a change. The lines, "my orders for the day were to build a bridge and to blaze a path for everyone that is left. We have no power to convert our complexion, we like to preserve," suggest that the singer is trying to create a better future for themselves and others, but acknowledges that they cannot change who they are. Overall, the lyrics of Pave suggest a sense of remorse and a desire to make amends for past mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

The cracks in the pavement resemble a fallen man.
The imperfections in our path resemble a person who has fallen, but we often ignore them and continue on our way.

I walk right over him, i didn't lend a hand. four
We often overlook those who need our help and choose to walk past them, even when we have the ability to lend a hand.

Hours coming cried my frontline. i opened my
As time passes, we become more aware of the issues at the forefront, but we may often feel helpless and unable to respond.

Mouth and i found nothing. severance is coming
Even when we try to speak out or take action, we may feel powerless and that our efforts have been severed.

(running). looked up from height (with sight), i
Despite feeling powerless, we can still choose to see things from a different perspective and hope for change.

Never thought of crying (or sighing.) but i knew i
We may not always express our emotions outwardly, but we still feel the impact of the world around us and the need for change.

Might (and i know i'm right). three hours coming,
We may feel confident in our beliefs and actions, but time is running out to make a difference.

There's just no more time. and now i understand
We may feel like time has run out for change, but it's important to understand the urgency of the situation.

What was meant to cease and desist; to lay down
We need to stop perpetuating harmful behaviors and instead take a stand to build a better future.

My defense. and my orders for the day were to
We need to take action and lead by example, setting a path for others to follow towards positive change.

Build a bridge and to blaze a path for everyone
We have a responsibility to not only create change for ourselves, but to also provide a pathway for others to follow towards a better world.

That is left. we have no power to convert our
We cannot change who we are fundamentally, but we can choose to preserve the good in ourselves and enact positive change in the world around us.

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