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
Into Despair
Currents Lyrics
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Stuck in my head; wish the path made sense.
I never said I could make you better.
What did you expect from me?
Under the weight I'm thrown into despair
No solace, no peace
I sit alone and stare
No one ever says what they really want.
Plagued, we don't get any rest.
We are forced to play the game and never question it.
Follow progress, but nothing ever works.
Maybe we can never change, all we do is hurt.
Can we put a price on what we left?
Can we ever change the ignorant?
Can we ever change the ignorant?
I didn't come here to just be a slave
Problems embedded in greed
(Lives wasted)
There's too much at stake now to let yourself
Be distracted.
We hate, we waste, we spend
Trapped inside your head
Disdain we can't defend
No honor here.
I never said I could walk on water
Stuck in my head; wish the path made sense.
I never said I could make you better.
What did you expect from me?
Under the weight I'm thrown into despair
No solace, no peace
I sit alone and stare
I fear this ringing in my head.
My call to lose control of my actions and attack.
It's not too far in the past.
The shame I feel is nothing compared to the scars upon my skin
In the wake of all my sin.
I sat back and I let the devil in me.
I sat back and I let it in.
I never said I could walk on water
Stuck in my head; wish the path made sense.
I never said I could make you better.
What did you expect from me?
Under the weight I'm thrown into despair
No solace, no peace
I sit alone and stare
The song "Into Despair" by Currents delves into themes of inner turmoil, frustration with societal norms, and the struggle to maintain control over one's actions. The opening lines of the song, "I never said I could walk on water/Stuck in my head; wish the path made sense" speak to a feeling of being overwhelmed and lost in one's thoughts. The singer of the song grapples with their inability to improve the lives of those around them, as they sing "I never said I could make you better/What did you expect from me?"
The lyrics also touch on a sense of societal apathy, as the singer laments "No one ever says what they really want/All we do is guess if they show us anything past the surface." This sense of unpredictability and lack of clear communication leaves the singer feeling trapped and drained, as they ask "Can we ever change the ignorant?"
The chorus of the song is repetitive, emphasizing the singer's feelings of hopelessness. The lines "Under the weight I'm thrown into despair/No solace, no peace/I sit alone and stare" encapsulate the song's overall tone. The bridge of the song then introduces a sense of internal conflict as the singer fears losing control over their actions, "I fear this ringing in my head/My call to lose control of my actions and attack/The shame I feel is nothing compared to the scars upon my skin."
Overall, "Into Despair" presents a bleak and introspective view of life, touching on themes of societal pressures, internal conflict, and emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
I never said I could walk on water
I don't have unrealistic powers or abilities.
Stuck in my head; wish the path made sense.
I feel confused and lost, and I wish I had a clearer direction to follow.
I never said I could make you better.
I cannot fix you or solve all your problems by myself.
What did you expect from me?
What kind of help were you looking for from me?
Under the weight I'm thrown into despair
I am overwhelmed by the pressures of my struggles and feel hopeless.
No solace, no peace
I cannot find any comfort or tranquility amidst my troubles.
I sit alone and stare
I am immobilized by my difficulties and have no energy to take action.
No one ever says what they really want.
People often hide their true desires and intentions, making it hard to understand them.
All we do is guess if they show us anything past the surface.
We can only make assumptions about people's deeper motives and emotions if they don't reveal them to us.
Plagued, we don't get any rest.
We suffer from constant worry and stress that never allows us to relax.
We are forced to play the game and never question it.
We feel compelled to go along with societal expectations and norms without challenging them.
Follow progress, but nothing ever works.
We strive for success, but often feel like our efforts are in vain and don't yield results.
Maybe we can never change, all we do is hurt.
Perhaps we are incapable of improving ourselves, and our actions only cause pain and damage to ourselves and others.
Can we put a price on what we left?
Can we attach a value to what we have lost or given up in our lives?
Can we ever change the ignorant?
Is it possible to educate and enlighten those who lack knowledge or awareness?
Can we ever change the ignorant?
Is it possible to educate and enlighten those who lack knowledge or awareness?
I didn't come here to just be a slave
I didn't enter this situation or relationship to be subservient and powerless.
Problems embedded in greed
Issues stem from people's selfishness and desire for personal gain.
(Lives wasted)
People's existence and potential is being squandered.
There's too much at stake now to let yourself
There are high stakes involved that make it crucial for us to act appropriately and responsibly.
Be distracted.
Avoid getting sidetracked from what really matters in this critical situation.
We hate, we waste, we spend
We engage in negative attitudes, squander our resources, and expend our energy on frivolous things.
Trapped inside your head
Feeling stuck and limited by our own thoughts and fears.
Disdain we can't defend
We feel a deep sense of dislike or contempt that we cannot justify or explain.
No honor here.
There is no morality or dignity present in this situation or behavior.
I fear this ringing in my head.
I am scared by the persistent and intense noise in my mind.
My call to lose control of my actions and attack.
My urge to surrender to my impulses and lash out in violence or anger.
It's not too far in the past.
It hasn't been very long since I acted impulsively or violently.
The shame I feel is nothing compared to the scars upon my skin
My regret and remorse pale in comparison to the visible physical evidence of my actions.
In the wake of all my sin.
In the aftermath of my wrongdoing and transgressions.
I sat back and I let the devil in me.
I consciously allowed my worst impulses and tendencies to take over and control me.
I never said I could walk on water
I don't have unrealistic powers or abilities.
Stuck in my head; wish the path made sense.
I feel confused and lost, and I wish I had a clearer direction to follow.
I never said I could make you better.
I cannot fix you or solve all your problems by myself.
What did you expect from me?
What kind of help were you looking for from me?
Under the weight I'm thrown into despair
I am overwhelmed by the pressures of my struggles and feel hopeless.
No solace, no peace
I cannot find any comfort or tranquility amidst my troubles.
I sit alone and stare
I am immobilized by my difficulties and have no energy to take action.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRIAN MICHAEL WILLE
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@NikNocturnal
You guys are just getting better and better with every release, keep slaying it brothers <3
@mikezinj
Wheres the cover at 😂
@wherethewavesareborn4997
Today it was a tough day for you... haha
@lukewarm._.pudding9354
Yo nik someone beat you theres already a cover out
@asboll
Do this one Nik!
@RockkingX
Solo
@FIash911
this song has one of the best breakdowns i’ve heard in years. wow
@dgoo8294
i know this comment is two years old but do yourself a favour and listen to currents - silence that song has the best breakdown ive ever heard.
@granthoward3296
I know I'm late, but for real, literally one of the top 5 breakdowns of all time.
@RandomDeathChild
currents are breakdown kings