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
The Rope
Currents Lyrics
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Replay the thoughts in your head
They're poisoning me from within
In my own personal hell
I can't save myself
Is this the calling of an empty voice or just another lie I believe?
It's a little bit more than something I can explain, that feeling, that thought of failure in me
Do you think that everything is meant to be, no take backs, no mistakes, just the design of things?
All these paths to take and you still can't decide your fate
Indifferent, I guess, I'll just bear the mark on my chest
When I'm thrown away, I'll have somewhere new to be
I'm broken at best, I'll still bear the mark on my chest
When I'm thrown away, I'll have somewhere new to be
Born and raised, tied to an early grave
Disloyal to the end, I'm just the martyr you made
Memorizing our descent
I see the way it changes, I see the way the lie extends
Why won't you answer me?
I'm screaming at the walls until something talks back to me
Is it too much to see
The way I deal with the pain, the way I bleed?
All these paths to take and you still can't decide your fate
Indifferent, I guess, I'll just bear the mark on my chest
When I'm thrown away, I'll have somewhere new to be
I'm broken at best, I'll still bear the mark on my chest
When I'm thrown away, I'll have somewhere new to be
When I'm thrown away, I'll have somewhere new to be
I let you take control, I let you be my home
I always thought we'd be fucking indestructible
I'd bury this, I'd seal away the darkest part of me
I'd push it deep inside of me before it consumes everything
I turn and walk away cause I can't look you in the face without reaching for the rope
If it were wrapped around my neck, you'd just sit back and watch me choke
You'd just sit back and watch me choke
Sink slowly down
Gradually descend into despair
Replay the thoughts in your head
Continuously revisit negative thoughts
They're poisoning me from within
They are causing internal harm and negativity
In my own personal hell
In a state of profound suffering and torment
I can't save myself
Unable to rescue oneself from the current situation
Is this the calling of an empty voice or just another lie I believe?
Questioning the legitimacy of inner thoughts and doubting their truth
It's a little bit more than something I can explain, that feeling, that thought of failure in me
Unexplainable feeling of personal failure
Do you ever look back and think on every choice while I'm dying silently?
Reflecting on past decisions while suffering in silence
Do you think that everything is meant to be, no take backs, no mistakes, just the design of things?
Contemplating whether everything happens for a reason without the possibility of changing or correcting mistakes
All these paths to take and you still can't decide your fate
Having multiple options yet struggling to determine one's destiny
Indifferent, I guess, I'll just bear the mark on my chest
Feeling apathetic while carrying the burden of emotional pain
When I'm thrown away, I'll have somewhere new to be
Finding solace in starting fresh after being discarded
I'm broken at best, I'll still bear the mark on my chest
Despite being damaged, the emotional scars remain
Born and raised, tied to an early grave
Born into a life bound for an early demise
Disloyal to the end, I'm just the martyr you made
Remaining faithful until the end despite being manipulated into a sacrificial role
Memorizing our descent
Committing to memory the downfall and decline
I see the way it changes, I see the way the lie extends
Perceiving the shifting dynamics and the expansion of falsehood
Why won't you answer me?
Desire for a response or explanation
I'm screaming at the walls until something talks back to me
Desperation for any form of communication or acknowledgement
Is it too much to see
Questioning whether the pain and suffering are overwhelming
The way I deal with the pain, the way I bleed?
Expressing the personal coping mechanisms and emotional wounds
I let you take control, I let you be my home
Allowing someone else to have power and authority over oneself
I always thought we'd be fucking indestructible
Believing in the invincibility of the relationship
I'd bury this, I'd seal away the darkest part of me
Suppressing and hiding the most painful and troubled aspects of oneself
I'd push it deep inside of me before it consumes everything
Attempting to prevent the overwhelming darkness from taking over completely
I turn and walk away cause I can't look you in the face without reaching for the rope
Avoiding direct confrontation due to the urge to resort to self-destruction
If it were wrapped around my neck, you'd just sit back and watch me choke
Hypothesizing that if pushed to the extreme, the person would simply observe the consequent self-destruction
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRIAN MICHAEL WILLE
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@carteradelman3533
Brian’s screams are incredible, but can we talk about how great his melodic cleans are? My god they add so much to every song
@MrJirntson
Not to mention the lyrical content itself. Shit cuts too deep at times.
@sytheopath1241
This band gets the sickest production out of their music. The vocals sound amazingly clear. Currents is at the top of the list with Architects and FFAK
@St3yn012
People who are saying metalcore is dead really need to update their music library.
@Archeum94
Please have a try at Any Given Day if you don’t know it already. Loveless and Savior are their newest dope. That’s as good as FFAK can be according to me. And it deserves more recognition.
@rossh2386
You can hear their work ethic with every album. Seen these guys so many times from their early days in the local CT scene to recent days
@Archeum94
Ross h23 now I’m becoming jealous cause I haven’t even seen a concert coming up to my area since I know them haha
@TylertheGeek28
"When I’m thrown away, I’ll have somewhere new to be. I’m broken, at best. I’ll still bear the mark on my chest. When I’m thrown away, I’ll have somewhere new to be" Best lyrics and breakdown I've heard in a while
@lucezarcolombo6552
The lyrics are insanely good.
The outro is phenomenal!
@StarMike41
That final breakdown...