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
I'm Not Waiting
Currents Lyrics
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time to watch the world fall
as we sit on the sidelines, all our pride is gone
But we can crush everything we've set in motion
if we choose to make a change
Instill in me the death of thoughtlessness, take out the sickness. I wanna find something much
bigger than me. This feeling of darkness tears me down; living life under a black cloud. Through self-destruction we'll resist
We can be bigger than this
So I refuse to live this life and have nothing to show, I'm sick of watching it come down and holding onto hope that someone else is gonna save the world. It can't wait, but we can fix it with the choices we make
This is home and I can't let it go but it's dying slow. If we don't stop, we'll let it go up in smoke
I can't just stand idly by and watch it die. It hinges on the next move, we can turn this all around if we chose
So I'm not waiting for you
Can't see the future, but I refuse to stand on my knees, so I'm not waiting for you. It's up to us to change the problems we see
It's on me
Can't see the future, but I refuse to stay on my knees
So I'm not waiting for you
It's on me
It's up to us to change the problems we see
That sinking feeling in my head; this planet's slow and painful death. I try to put it all in perspective but I can't. Our world has gone to shit and we just sat there and we let it tear to bits
The song "I'm Not Waiting" by Currents speaks to the urgency of taking action to make a positive difference in the world before it's too late. The opening lines convey a sense of impending doom, as the world seems to be falling apart before our eyes. However, the lyrics also suggest that we have the power to change things, to "crush everything we've set in motion," and to "be bigger than this" if we choose to make a change. The song is a call to action, a reminder that we can't just sit idly by and watch the world burn.
The lyrics express frustration at the lack of action taken in the past, with lines like "I just can't help but be ashamed that we didn't take these steps in the first place" and "It can't wait, but we can fix it with the choices we make." The singer refuses to live a life with "nothing to show" and instead vows to take responsibility for changing the problems we see. The repeated refrain of "I'm not waiting for you" reinforces this message of self-determination and personal responsibility.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope in the face of a dire situation. While the world may feel like it's falling apart, we still have the power to make a difference if we choose to take action and work together to create positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
It's coming down on us all
The world is falling apart around us.
time to watch the world fall
It's time to face the crisis that's upon us.
as we sit on the sidelines, all our pride is gone
We have been idle in the face of destruction.
But we can crush everything we've set in motion
We have the power to change the course of events.
if we choose to make a change
We have a responsibility to take action.
Instill in me the death of thoughtlessness, take out the sickness.
We need to rid ourselves of ignorance and complacency.
I wanna find something much bigger than me.
We need to strive for causes outside of ourselves.
This feeling of darkness tears me down; living life under a black cloud. Through self-destruction we'll resist
The weight of the world's problems is overwhelming, but we must resist giving up.
We can be bigger than this
We have the capacity to rise above our current situation.
It's time to wake the fire in me.
We need to ignite passion within ourselves.
Nothing here on earth can hold me down, here on earth we stand our ground.
We must stand firm in the face of adversity.
I just can't help but be ashamed that we didn't take these steps in the first place
We have failed to take necessary action earlier and must take responsibility.
So I refuse to live this life and have nothing to show, I'm sick of watching it come down and holding onto hope that someone else is gonna save the world.
We must take action instead of relying on others to solve our problems.
It can't wait, but we can fix it with the choices we make
Time is running out, but we can still make a difference with our choices now.
This is home and I can't let it go but it's dying slow. If we don't stop, we'll let it go up in smoke
The world is our home, and we need to save it from destruction before it's too late.
I can't just stand idly by and watch it die. It hinges on the next move, we can turn this all around if we chose
We must take action to save the world, and our next move is crucial.
So I'm not waiting for you
We must take action instead of waiting for someone else to act.
Can't see the future, but I refuse to stand on my knees, so I'm not waiting for you. It's up to us to change the problems we see
We don't know what the future holds, but we must act now and solve the problems we face.
It's on me
It's our individual responsibility to take action.
That sinking feeling in my head; this planet's slow and painful death. I try to put it all in perspective but I can't. Our world has gone to shit and we just sat there and we let it tear to bits
We cannot ignore the fact that the world is dying, but it's difficult to perceive the full extent of the problem. Our inaction has contributed to its destruction.
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Written by: ALAN DAVID REEVES
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Rp
this probably one the best bands and album ive heard. why cant be more bands that make sense like this. these guys are like the antichrist of music. every song on this album was pure fucking gold. i can relate to every lyric on this masterpiece of a album. im officially getting this tattooed on me.
toast toasted
Exactly!!!
ClutchLiger
Facts
Camden Wyeth
Howd the tattoo go?
Patriotstream Media
I feel the same...
Terry Bowman
can't agree more, Currents is pure gold
Rp
this band will forever be apart of me.
Roman
one space means so much =D
Danny
THIS, is music. I focus on each part of the sound, not just one vocalist, or instrument sticking out. Then after many replays, I listen to it all overall. Each member takes 1st on a song like this. A++. Amazing band.
Benjamin Savage420
Music like this makes you realize how sick society is