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
Feel the Same
Currents Lyrics
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Not for my health but for a bid to keep control
You bleed on the page
An honest search for any other way to feel empty
Fear dwells as I fell for nothing
My sorrow swallows everything
I know that I was blind to the truth
My sorrow swallows everything
You don't get to decide my fate for me or tell me what I lack
I can't escape, fate starts to choke
I see your face and think of everything
I went through on my own (my own)
Broken, abstain from what I know
I see your face and think of everything
I went through on my own (my own)
Fear dwells as I fell for nothing
My sorrow swallows everything
I know that I was blind to the truth
My sorrow swallows everything.
The lyrics of "Feel the Same" by Currents express feelings of returning to familiar patterns and behaviors, not out of a desire for personal well-being, but as a desperate attempt to retain control. The lines "I feel myself return to what I know, not for my health but for a bid to keep control" illustrate the singer's acknowledgment of their own unhealthy coping mechanisms. They may be engaging in self-destructive behavior or relying on familiar patterns to avoid confronting their emotions.
The phrase "You bleed on the page, an honest search for any other way to feel empty" suggests that the singer is seeking solace in self-expression, perhaps through writing or other forms of creative outlets. However, they admit that this does not actually fill the emotional void they are experiencing. The overall tone of the lyrics reflects a sense of deep sorrow and a feeling of being lost in their own struggles.
The chorus highlights the theme of the singer's emotional isolation, with the lines "Fear dwells as I fell for nothing, my sorrow swallows everything." Here, the singer expresses their realization that they were blind to the truth, indicating that they may have been in denial or deceived themselves about their own reality. The repetition of "my sorrow swallows everything" underscores the overwhelming nature of their emotions and their struggle to escape from the pain they feel.
In the second verse, the lyrics intensify, emphasizing a sense of detachment from others. The lines "Walk too close, dissolve the way I'm gone and I'm not coming back, you don't get to decide my fate for me or tell me what I lack" speak to the singer's defiance and refusal to be controlled or defined by others' opinions. They reject the idea that someone else has the power to dictate their destiny or judge their worth.
Overall, "Feel the Same" delves into the complex emotions of returning to familiar but destructive patterns, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by sorrow, and asserting one's autonomy and resistance against external influences.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ryan Castaldi, Duane Cronkite, Brian Wille, Christopher Wiseman
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NIGHTWOLF
I feel myself return to what I know
Not for my health but for a bid to keep control
You bleed on the page
An honest search for any other way to feel empty
Fear dwells as I fell for nothing
My sorrow swallows everything
I know that I was blind to the truth
My sorrow swallows everything
Walk too close, dissolve the way I'm gone and I'm not coming back
You don't get to decide my fate for me or tell me what I lack
I can't escape, fate starts to choke
I see your face and think of everything
I went through on my own (My own)
Broken, abstain from what I know
I see your face and think of everything
I went through on my own (My own)
Fear dwells as I fell for nothing
My sorrow swallows everything
I know that I was blind to the truth
My sorrow swallows everything
We fall, we fail, we hate
We bend, we burn, we break
But I still feel the same
But I still feel the same
SYTHEOPATH 1
This is just a masterpiece, one of the most beautiful metalcore songs I've ever heard. at some point it has nothing to do with personal preference and some things are just good music. if you don't like this I find it hard to believe you understand music in a way that lets you appreciate just how good this track really is. Even if it isnt your cup of tea theres no denying how strong and concise this track is. great job currents
Anthony P
Agreed. Well said.🖤✔️
Danny402
Currents is definitely top grade metalcore
Lukáš Holba
Beautifully written 👏👍😉
Alex Maslauskas
Its alright, not that good.
Epic Rainbow
@VersacePlug I've been a fan of BTBAM for many years and I'm just now getting into Currents. Sure they're a musically superior band but that doesn't stop me from enjoying this any less, this kind of fanboy elitism is pretty cringeworthy tbh
SoggySocks
This song leaves me in tears. What a masterpiece!
Alsax1985
I stand apart from my mother and father. This song reminds me why, so I stand away further.
NattyGainz
Same
Joshua McNeilly
Felix exactly the way I feel 🤙🏼🖤