Currents from Connecticut formerly known as We Came As Plague, in 2009 they reformed as Currents and added Patrizio Arpaia on vocals to bring the band full circle. The band is described as having earth-shattering vocals, monstrous breakdowns and melodic riffs while encompassing that Connecticut groove. Currents is full of technicality, from striking the perfect balance of songs that make you head bang to beautifully crafted melodies.
Sometimes time is the missing ingredient needed in order for an idea to come to fruition. Such is the case with rising metalcore/djent band Currents, who after forming in 2011 spent the next few years discovering their identity and evolving into the thriving band they are today. After a change in vocalist in 2015, adding Brian Wille to the group, Jeff Brown (drums), Chris Wiseman (guitar), Ryan Castaldi (guitar) and Dee Cronkite (bass) solidified their lineup with members who shared a common current of energy that moved through one another towards the same vision.
That vision will come to light on the band's debut album due out this summer. Speaking of the forthcoming record, Brown says "it's definitely dark lyrically. Although some of the leads and drums might make it more upbeat. Over all the album is about Brian's thoughts and fighting his demons. We left all the vocals up to him so he could have full creative control. It turned out awesome and we are super proud of it. The instruments came together over 2 years of writing. We went into the studio with over 50 songs and ideas and left with 13 songs we believed were our best work."
The upcoming record will mark Currents' debut, full-length album, following two previous EPs with their former vocalist. The release also finds them partnering with their new label, SharpTone Records, which is home to contemporaries like Atilla, Emmure, Miss May I, We Came As Romans and While She Sleeps among others.
Discography:
Night Terrors - Single 2017 (SharpTone Records)
Withered - Single 2015
Life // Lost - EP 2015
Anneliese - Single (re-release) 2014
Victimized - EP 2013
Anneliese - Single 2012
King Of Catastrophe - Single 2011
Lineup:
Brian Wille - Vocals
Jeff Brown - Drums
Chris Wiseman - Guitar
Ryan Castaldi - Guitar
Dee Cronkite - Bass
In late 2011 Currents from Texas formed and began writing material for the January 2012 release of a free EP entitled "The King" which is available via bandcamp. After this release Currents worked on playing shows in and out of Houston and ended up signing to Red Cord Records. After a week of secluded writing and 2 weeks in the Red Cord studio Currents is scheduled to release their debut full-length called "Spirit and Truth" under Red Cord records on November 13th 2012.
Lineup:
Clayton Douds - Vocals
Spencer Rose - Guitar
Will Chapman - Guitar
Blake Price - Drums
Anxiety
Currents Lyrics
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I am the one who is bound to chains, forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain.
There's no escape.
Get out of my head.
I would rather be dead.
Anxiety's a fucking disease; it's tormenting my every thought.
There's nothing left of me.
I spend my life begging on my knees for someone to end it all and forget everthing.
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain.
Get out of my head.
When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead.
Stop your worship.
Stop fucking around.
You will never ever ever make it out.
Don't ever lose hopelessness.
I got a heart that feels like it's a broken neck all the time.
You stay on your side of this motherfucking line for all time.
I am the one who is bound to chains, forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain.
Get out of my head!
When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause i would rather be dead.
Anxiety's a fucking disease; it's tormenting my every thought.
There's nothing left of my.
I spend my life begging on my knees for someone to end it all and forget everything.
Everything.
Everything.
Everything.
The lyrics of Currents's song "Anxiety" depict the struggle of living with anxiety and the desperation that comes with it. The singer describes feeling trapped and in constant pain, with no hope for escape. The repetition of the line "I am the one who is bound to chains" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to break free from the hold that anxiety has over them. The line "Anxiety's a fucking disease; it's tormenting my every thought" highlights the severity of the singer's condition and the impact that anxiety has on their daily life. The repetition of "get out of my head" and "when will this pain ever end" further emphasizes the overwhelming presence of anxiety in their thoughts and the desperation for relief. The line "just put a gun to my head cause I would rather be dead" is particularly powerful and suggests that the singer would rather end their life than continue to live with the constant torment of anxiety.
Overall, the lyrics of "Anxiety" offer a raw and emotional portrayal of living with anxiety and the toll it takes on one's mental health. The repetition of certain lines and phrases helps to emphasize the feeling of being trapped and the constant presence of anxiety in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to Hell.
The singer is introducing the mental state that they are in as being like Hell.
I am the one who is bound to chains, forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain.
The singer feels trapped and powerless, living a life filled with suffering that they did not choose.
There's no escape.
The singer feels completely trapped and unable to break free from their mental state.
Get out of my head.
The artist wants to rid themselves of their anxious thoughts and the pain that comes with them.
I would rather be dead.
The artist feels so hopeless that they would rather not exist than continue living with their anxiety.
Anxiety's a fucking disease; it's tormenting my every thought.
The singer believes that anxiety is a serious condition that is plaguing their every thought and causing them pain.
There's nothing left of me.
The singer feels that their anxiety has taken over so much of their life that there is no longer anything left of their former self.
I spend my life begging on my knees for someone to end it all and forget everything.
The artist is so desperate to escape their pain that they are willing to beg for someone to end their life and erase all of their memories.
Stop your worship.
The artist is telling someone to stop putting them on a pedestal or trying to help, as they feel that nothing can be done to help their condition.
Stop fucking around.
The artist is frustrated with someone who may not be taking their anxiety seriously or attempting to help in a genuine way.
You will never ever ever make it out.
The singer feels that their anxiety is so all-consuming that there is no hope for them to get better.
Don't ever lose hopelessness.
The artist is telling someone not to lose their sense of hopelessness or give up on them, as they feel it is a lost cause.
I got a heart that feels like it's a broken neck all the time.
The singer is describing the physical sensation of their anxiety as a constant feeling of tightness or constriction in their chest.
You stay on your side of this motherfucking line for all time.
The singer is telling someone to stay away from them and not try to cross a boundary that they have set for themselves.
When will this pain ever end?
The singer is expressing their deep desire and hope for their anxiety to eventually subside or go away entirely.
Just put a gun to my head, cause i would rather be dead.
The artist is essentially saying that the pain of their anxiety is so great that they would be willing to end their own life to escape it.
Everything.
The artist repeats this word multiple times as a final statement, perhaps indicating the all-encompassing nature of their anxiety and its effects on their life.
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roy Noel Cruz Cardenas
Welcome to hell
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
There’s no escape. Get out of my head
I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Stop your worship
Stop fucking around
You will never ever ever make it out
Don't ever lose hopelessness [x4]
I got a heart that feels like it's a broken neck
All the time
You stay on your side of this motherfucking line
For all time
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
mattschlipper
Welcome to hell
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
There’s no escape. Get out of my head
I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Stop your worship
Stop fucking around
You will never ever ever make it out
Don't ever lose hopelessness [x4]
I got a heart that feels like it's a broken neck
All the time
You stay on your side of this motherfucking line
For all time
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
Slappy theSquirrel
Feel with me:
Welcome to hell
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
There’s no escape. Get out of my head
I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Stop your worship
Stop fucking around
You will never ever ever make it out
Don't ever lose hopelessness
I got a heart that feels like it's a broken neck
All the time
You stay on your side of this motherfucking line
For all time
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
Roy Noel Cruz Cardenas
Welcome to hell
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
There’s no escape. Get out of my head
I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Stop your worship
Stop fucking around
You will never ever ever make it out
Don't ever lose hopelessness [x4]
I got a heart that feels like it's a broken neck
All the time
You stay on your side of this motherfucking line
For all time
I am the one who is bound to chains
Forced to live my fucking life as a victim in pain
Get out of my head. When will this pain ever end?
Just put a gun to my head, cause I would rather be dead
Anxiety’s a fucking disease; it’s tormenting my every thought
There’s nothing left of me
I spend my life begging on my knees
For someone to end it all and forget everything
Astretys
this band helps me living my everyday. lyrics are so deep i recognize myself in all their songs. i have generalized anxiety, major depression and obsessions in mind. i love you Currents. your songs are a cure to the pain i live everyday and helps me go forward in my day. i'm sure i'm not the only one.
Anthony P
Feels.🖤… you’re not alone. ✔️
Arush Pashenna
Im with you there brother, metal for fucking life. <3
El Pepe The XI Of Atlantis.
Remember one thing. We are stronger than those blessed with easy lives. Strength is found in pain when you have nothing else left to do but stay strong.
Charles F
Sending you love, and no, you are not the only one
Sacredgeometry
This right here is a musical goal. I want to reach people in this way.
Chzy_ Hokage
I'm hella late to this song but as someone with high functioning anxiety, ADHD(undiagnosed), and depression, this song honestly hits home so hard.
0bscurE
This shits real... anxiety is a fucking killer and it fucks with you emotionally, it's not about being emo, it's about trying to stay happy without feeling pressured or push people away which is so fucking hard to do with every single emotion hitting you at once.
Evan Chance
This whole album is so underrated, Currents for life!