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
Shattered
Currents Lyrics
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I've got these sick, sad thoughts and all they do is replay
There's no way this is who I'm meant to be, I want my mind to be released, I want my demons abandoned
They always said it was a shame; I'd watch my body rot any given day of the week, my soul has finally lost any shot of feeling fine again
I see nothing the same, the dark's here to stay
But I'm no more a victim than anyone who feels like me, don't I deserve peace?
It's goddamn hard when you think it never mattered if you'd wake up alive
I often wish I could erase my mind
I shouldn't be on this leash
I will be free, I will decide my own fate
I feel the cold wind on my back, the shackles have been released
Let me out into the world
Cause all I ever want is to be free
I hear the sky calling out my name, you may be you, but I'm not me
Let me out into the world, deliberately
They always said it was a shame
Why can't you just get over it?
It doesn't work that way, this is a sickness
No more preventable than death, I was made like this
Tear out my eyes 'cause
There's nothing to see
I find myself in my head more often than I'm out
This is a sickness
This is a sickness
The thought of joy just hurts me more, and every move feels like a chore
But that's not me, I want release
They say the pain is temporary
They say the feeling isn't bound to last
We cling to light but often find it submits to dark
Dead from the start, I was dead from the fucking start
Maybe I know that I'm not perfect, but I know I don't deserve this prison
That's just who I am, and I can never lose hold, never lose hold again
For once, I'd love to smile
And for once to finally mean it, I don't want to have to lie
It's always looming, it's always there, always growing ever present in my nightmares
It's always looming, another year
Cutting through me, it's gone or I disappear
It's not fair to have to live this way
I see people shrug it off, but it consumes and corrupts me
I'm fucking begging on my hands and knees
I should be long released, why would you keep that from me?
I feel the cold wind on my back, the shackles have been released
Let me out into the world
Cause all I ever want is to be free
I hear the sky calling out my name, you may be you, but I'm not me
Let me out into the world, deliberately
I feel the cold wind on my back, the shackles have been released
Let me out into the world
Cause all I ever want is to be free
I never wanted to live like this
Separated from all the rest, but that's just who I am and I can
Never lose hold, never lose hold again
The lyrics of the song "Shattered" by Currents delve into the internal struggle of the singer, who longs for peace but is plagued by negative thoughts and emotional pain. The singer expresses a desire to be free from the demons within their mind, feeling ashamed and trapped by their own thoughts. They question their own identity and wonder if they deserve peace like anyone else who feels the same way.
The song portrays a sense of hopelessness and a feeling of being trapped within oneself. The singer wishes to escape their own mind, feeling like a victim of their own pain. The lyrics also touch on the frustration of others not understanding the depth of their suffering, telling them to "get over it" when in reality, the pain they're experiencing is not something they can simply shake off. They express the vulnerability and powerlessness they feel, asking why they are being held captive in their own mind and longing to be released into the world.
The chorus emphasizes the recurring theme of wanting to be free, feeling the cold wind on their back as if the shackles of their mental turmoil have finally been loosened. They express a longing for authenticity, wanting to be true to themselves and not have to put on a façade. The lyrics convey a desperate plea for understanding and for the opportunity to experience genuine happiness and freedom.
Overall, the song "Shattered" by Currents highlights the internal battles faced by someone struggling with their mental health, the desire for release from pain, and the longing for a sense of freedom and authenticity.
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Written by: BRIAN MICHAEL WILLE
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@benpitones9420
These lyrics could not have captured more the reality of having to deal with depression. Such a piece of beauty
@br00talhonesty
I want my mind to be released I want my demons abandoned
@chandralukito7489
these lyrics hits me deep
For once, I'd love to smile
And for once to finally mean it, I don't want to have to lie
@br00talhonesty
Hits really deep
@dennisrivera5962
This needs an acoustic or orchestra version, would be incredible.
@StrattonSmith
This song will never fail to make me cry. I have never related so strongly to a song than I do with this one, and my god...what a beautiful structure this song has. The lyrics are absolutely perfect, the execution is absolutely perfect...a true masterpiece from a band that will always be one of my top favorites forever, surely. <3
@rustyhill5946
I saw this group live in NC. As they left the stage I told their guitarist their music, mentioning this song, helped me fight so much through ptsd and the tough times of life. He simply hugged me and said that the feeling was mutual. They are truly humble people
@trevorlacy4766
The most underrated but incredible band out there. Lyrically and instrumentally talented, every song is written from the soul and really resonates with an audience that has gone through some tough shit. Props guys, keep up the amazing work
@mementonevermori
This is one of those songs that can truly make you cry if you understand the lyrics.
@danielfitzgerald3462
The fact that this has under a billion views, is honestly criminal. Currents has been my all day everyday band for the last 4 months, and its been a great 4 months 😂