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
Better Days
Currents Lyrics
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Recounting better times?
I′m with you
Is this all we have left to live with?
I only wanna get by
So with that, I don't mind getting by
Reliving moments lived till my last breath
Suffocating, can′t breathe, but you've got a fucking mouth to feed
Never made the effort to change or go out of our way
You follow your sorrows
For better days, we've waited for how long, how long?
You follow your sorrows
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we′re meant to be?
Is anybody listening?
Can anybody tell me why I can′t get up? Why can't I get up?
Down on my knees as the world comes falling down
My fear: chained to the ground for my will is weak and my state is bleak
But I′m bound to break free
Pride running through my veins
My chains lay flat around me
My chains lay flat around me
How long do we endure the pain?
How long till we accept?
You follow your sorrows
For better days, we've waited for how long, how long?
You follow your sorrows
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we′re meant to be?
This isn't where we′re meant to be
We spiral endlessly
(You follow) Do you get it? (Your sorrows)
Suffocating, can't breathe (For better days we've waited)
But you′ve got a fucking mouth to feed
Never made the effort to change or go out of our way (For how long, how long?)
Is anybody listening? Are you listening? (You follow your sorrows)
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we′re meant to be?
The lyrics of Better Days by Currents is an introspective take of a person's struggle to rise above their pain and suffering. The song begins with a question about how one finds themselves indulging in nostalgia, reminiscing about their past and better times. The singer expresses his desire to move on and not get stuck in the past while accepting that reliving the moments may help him get through the present tough times.
He then questions the listeners if they understand the feeling of suffocation, helplessness, and responsibility, even when they can't seem to take care of themselves. The lyrics then shift to the larger picture, and the singer talks about how we get trapped in our sorrows, waiting for better days without realizing that we spiral downwards despite our hope for an upward pattern. The lyricist then questions the listeners' perception of their pain and asks them how long they would endure it before accepting it.
The song's message is cathartic, with the lyrics focusing on how we need to make an effort to change our current situations and break free from the cycle of endless suffering. The reference to chains symbolizes the emotional burdens we carry, which weigh us down, making it harder to break free. The last line of the song presents a hopeful outlook, indicating that we are not meant to be in our current situations and need to strive to create better days for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever want to waste away
Do you ever feel like you want to dwell on the past?
Recounting better times?
Do you spend time reminiscing about good memories?
I'm with you
I understand and empathize with you
Is this all we have left to live with?
Is this the only thing we're left with, just memories?
I only wanna get by
I just want to survive
So with that, I don't mind getting by
Therefore, I don't really care if I just scrape by in life.
Reliving moments lived till my last breath
I want to cherish and hold on to good memories until the end of my life.
Do you get it?
Do you understand the situation/your emotions?
Suffocating, can't breathe, but you've got a fucking mouth to feed
I feel trapped and overwhelmed, I can't handle the stress, but I still have people depending on me.
Never made the effort to change or go out of our way
I have not tried to change or improve my situation, I am stuck in a rut.
You follow your sorrows
You let your negative feelings control you.
For better days, we've waited for how long, how long?
We've been hoping and waiting for things to get better but nothing has changed.
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we're meant to be?
We constantly feel like we're going down in life but is this where we're meant to end up?
Is anybody listening?
Does anyone understand or care about my situation?
Can anybody tell me why I can't get up? Why can't I get up?
Can anyone explain why I feel so stuck and unable to move forward in life?
Down on my knees as the world comes falling down
I feel hopeless and defeated as everything around me falls apart.
My fear: chained to the ground for my will is weak and my state is bleak
I am too afraid to take action and my mental state is very negative and hopeless.
But I'm bound to break free
I know I will eventually overcome my struggles and be successful.
Pride running through my veins
I feel confident and strong in my abilities and future.
My chains lay flat around me
I have broken free from my mental and emotional constraints.
How long do we endure the pain?
How much longer must we suffer through our struggles and hardships?
How long till we accept?
How much longer until we finally come to terms with our current situation?
This isn't where we're meant to be
We are capable of achieving more and should not settle for our current circumstances.
We spiral endlessly
We continuously feel like we're going around in circles, not making any progress.
(You follow) Do you get it? (Your sorrows)
Are you aware of how your negative feelings control you?
Are you listening? (You follow your sorrows)
Do you hear what I'm saying about how negative emotions can control your life?
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we're meant to be?
We keep falling and struggling, but is this where we are meant to stay?
Writer(s): Brian Willie, Chris Wiseman, Matt Young, Ryan Castaldi
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samuelfields7644
lyrics: Do you ever want to waste away
Recounting better times?
I'm with you
Is this all we have left to live with?
I only wanna get by
So with that, I don't mind getting by
Reliving moments lived till my last breath
Do you get it?
Suffocating, can't breathe, but you've got a fucking mouth to feed
Never made the effort to change or go out of our way
You follow your sorrows
For better days, we've waited for how long, how long?
You follow your sorrows
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we're meant to be?
Is anybody listening?
Can anybody tell me why I can't get up? Why can't I get up?
Down on my knees as the world comes falling down
My fear: chained to the ground for my will is weak and my state is bleak
But I'm bound to break free
Pride running through my veins
My chains lay flat around me
My chains lay flat around me
How long do we endure the pain?
How long till we accept?
You follow your sorrows
For better days, we've waited for how long, how long?
You follow your sorrows
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we're meant to be?
This isn't where we're meant to be
We spiral endlessly
(You follow) Do you get it? (Your sorrows)
Suffocating, can't breathe (For better days we've waited)
But you've got a fucking mouth to feed
Never made the effort to change or go out of our way (For how long, how long?)
Is anybody listening? Are you listening? (You follow your sorrows)
We spiral downward endlessly, but is the bottom where we're meant to be?
@silentcurrents
This song makes you feel like getting back up after being on the ground for so long. It’s dark, but it also brings hope that maybe there’s light at the end of the tunnel for us. Brilliant album.
@camdenwyeth316
Well said, invokes the same feeling here
@BroBruhBruv
1:59 we got this m8
@fran.coper7
100% dude. Just like you said.
@user-bt7ek1hh9z
I thought I saw the light. I don't see it anymore
@worthman9644
We should all blast this at full volume when the pandemic ends
@dianaguerra4854
It’s like two voices in his head.
The soft voice plays the victim and the screams are the fighter in him.
Beautiful
@JohnDSmith
Well said!
@watchuwant1560
Exactly how I see it too, just like me. Ugh.
@ianbergia5013
Present and future of metalcore. Get on the Currents train, there's room for everyone.