Against The Current: Roses

[@becca441]

"I hope that the lipstick I left on your face stays red like the roses I laid on your grave." This make me wanna cry.

[@jarcs1305]

me too :( i love it

[@gswildchild2426]

same

[@gswildchild2426]

same

[@AngehPanduh]

I want to know the story behind the song or the ideas its such a good song and twist

[@becca441]

Ayame Panduh I would like to know it too

[@Nic96Nac]

when she says "the roses i laid on your grave" that line really hits you because its implied throughout the song that someone left her but its not clear until then that thats how they left great job atc very powerful stuff

[@bromasters5529]

This song is the best of the whole album

[@asmrmachine7555]

Demons 😱😱😱😱

[@mischievousscroundel7277]

1. Roses 2. Demons 3. In Our Bones

[@jamesbriddon4471]

+LightningBolt18 Yes

[@irvingmadrigal2855]

i had to chose between roses waist land and runaway

[@Wyte_Knight]

Like all the others ahahah.

[@lyncellev]

Legit when she said she'd lay roses on his grave my reaction went from happily listening to the song to screaming 'WHAAAAT!?!?'. Major plot twist omd chrissy why u wanna give me tears.

[@natweng]

^^^^^^ (ayy there army)

[@lyncellev]

Natalie weng uno uno 😏

[@ohmanholylambskewers7636]

yoo

[@piercedsiren]

same

[@irenenara6982]

Ikr 😂

[@FlorianHWave]

Lyrics: [Verse 1] Waited all night for you to come home I always hated sleeping alone Watching the roses wither away Wishing my memories would die out the same I waited all night, yeah, you never came [Chorus] I miss the long nights under street lights When our hearts were made of gold I miss the feeling that we had then We were never growing old Yeah, I miss it all Yeah, I miss it all [Verse 2] Everyone's trying to help me move on They say it gets better in the long run You could say that I've a couple good days But nobody's eyes shine quite the same way I waited all night, yeah, you never came [Chorus] [Bridge] Waited all night for you to come home I always hated sleeping alone I hope that the lipstick I left on your face Stays red like the roses I laid on your grave [Chorus]

[@duwod3246]

It's so sad ;~;

[@FlorianHWave]

DuWOD I can somehow relate to the lyrics or parts of them. I once fell in love with a girl and she also fell in love with me (I thought). We met a lot, did so many amazing things together. But at some point she said, _"I'm not ready for a new relationship, I'm sorry."_ and then she blocked every contact to me. I've never had the chance to tell her that I'm sorry if I had misinterpreted her feelings. And I miss the time with her. I miss it so much and it's been almost a year now and I can't do anything. I know she's not dead but to me it feels like she is and I have to handle the situation like if she was :(

[@danielstrommer7625]

thx

[@xunknownguyx7397]

+SilverWaveBlog Same.. Happened to me last year, but now she has a bf and I have a gf.

[@FlorianHWave]

xUnknownGuyx You're better of than me then, I guess.

[@skippandover3105]

I love the personal crisis I have hearing this song, trying to figure out if it's a metaphorical grave or not bc she is obviously mad the guy didn't show up but also it's like he's dead to her. English class did not prepare me for this.

[@OptimusPhillip]

I don't think it's a metaphorical grave. If it was a metaphorical grave and she was still mad at him, she probably wouldn't be leaving roses on it. The song sets you up to think she's mad at him for not coming home, but then the final verse reveals that he didn't come home because he had died. She's not mad at him for not coming home, she's sad because he can't come home. That said, English was never my strongest subject in school either, so it's possible for either interpretation to be valid.

[@candyclouds1380]

Well, I like both interpretions, haha😅

[@erahhomar5682]

ghosting 🤧

[@MeepOfFaith]

@@OptimusPhillip She mentioned in an AMA that the song wasn't about anyone in particular, it was meant to capture the feeling of "Loss"

[@OptimusPhillip]

@@MeepOfFaith I was speaking in terms of the characters in the lyrical narrative, if that makes any sense.

[@a1phagaming832]

Man every single time I listen to this album I fall more in love with the band. That's saying something seeing as how I have been a fan for over 3 years.

[@maindancerjin6427]

I love the lack of negativity in ATC comment section

[@kylemcintyre3768]

PLOT TWIST

[@feeplusbee]

o.o indeed.

[@mp8013]

This song is VERY VERY VERY underrated. All the instruments and Chrissy made a magnificent job

[@celisdeandaeliudalberto5335]

The line "I miss the long nights under street lights" hits different in quarantine. And "the roses I laid on your grave" very sad line.

[@anhvule9009]

It speaks for me too, I used to go to extra classes with my best friends back in grade 9, it was around 8 PM when we got out of the class and we cycled along the streets, chatting and dreaming under the yellow street lights, now it's all gone, I'm in high school now and it sucks, people are fake, their emotions are fake

[@ruggedo]

One of my favorite cuts, must have played it a dozen times today. 6 to just feel it and another half dozen to hear every note and every nuance. Now, I'm listening because it makes my night.

[@heyyyvvv]

WHAT? I NEVER EXPECTED THAT MAJOR PLOT TWIST! DAMN! IT BREAKS MY HEART! 💔😭😭 THIS IS MY FAVORITE ONE!

[@kierjonathansuperales6883]

The "grave" part always hits differently.

[@meitaylorsversion8658]

I love this song and band so much. Coming back here after years.

[@scottcarter7164]

The main reason for me wanting a video for this is because of the plot twist!

[@josephineflorina6852]

WHOA THAT PLOT TWIST AMAZINGGG O.o

[@jaysonperez2187]

+Maia Dean pay attention to the lyrics of the whole song then the lyrics of the song starting from 2:38 - 2:50

[@isaacboswell8173]

+Josephine Florina I know right...i didn't see that coming

[@iShocktheworld343]

THAT PLOT TWIST HOMAYGADDD!!

[@anouksmits7957]

It's so cool!

[@chocolatelab1496]

"I hope that the lipstick I left on your face stays red like the roses I laid on your grave." Well that escalated...

[@noamcohen7124]

and very very fast....

[@alittlebitsunshine9861]

All songs are amazing but I think this is for me the best! ♥♥♥

[@CoLdHeArTeD421]

From Infinity to Gravity to this. Best thing ever. AtC, I'm proud of you guys!

[@midwestemxn]

When I first listened to this song, I was all happy and nodding, and then I heard "grave" and my mood changed immediately.

[@aylayzrianne]

this song is so distinctly 2016 that it takes me back to that time whenever i listen to this. i miss 2016 so much

[@juansian1973]

So after listening to the band's entire catalog countless times, I am fully convinced that this is their Magnum opus, their bohemian rhapsody if you will. easily one of the best, well-written songs of 2016, maybe of the last decade

[@aleenaholly5361]

This is my favorite song from the album!! 💕💕

[@afrachowdhury7466]

I didn't think this song was super deep until she sang "Stay red like the roses I laid on your grave" I FCKING CRIED

[@barajabouanani7537]

5 years and I'm still in love with this song

[@insanearachnid4335]

her voice in this song gives me chills and elicits so much emotion

[@SealedGanon]

I couldn't live without you guys! ATC, you are the best!!

[@keira8850]

I wanna listen to the other songs but this just became my favorite song

[@praful1098]

This was and still is the favorite song by ATC so far! Rockin' this! This is the song I heard the most time🖤 #AGNSTForever

[@Lunaria151]

This song is how I felt when my grandpa died a few weeks ago. I just keep feeling as if he was going to walk through the door any second. But he never did. The second lyric is my favorite

[@shone12340]

one of my favorite song now. please official music video of this song. please.....

[@gustavosousa3554]

It's incredible how they made everyone think they broke up to suddenly reveal that he died. Awesome plot twist, I wasn't ready for that

[@lekdrag]

I know, I like to play games, stop something but restart someone.

[@akshaymohan9215]

Best day of my life! So many new songs from atc!!!!!!!

[@thokrikri9455]

Thank you for this song that stayed with me on my sad days. Thank you Against The Current.

[@Samuel-th6fw]

And the plot twist of 2016 goes to...

[@anouksmits7957]

hahaha yeah atc!

[@tomkoops2804]

my crush at the time recommend me this song a few years ago, and today I remembered the title and damn the nostalgia was so big

[@Shadowkiller488]

This shit burns after hearing what happened to Chrissy's close friend. Rip, he seemed like a good guy

[@stormpetrel5645]

Who? What happened?

[@quelpazzo.]

go check chrissys personal Channel

[@stormpetrel5645]

@@varshithareddy1456 It's been four years, I know that now hahaha

[@krkfkfktj]

@@stormpetrel5645 what happened

[@stormpetrel5645]

@@krkfkfktj His name was Julius Trombino. He was a good friend of Chrissy's and passed away. She did a cover of one of his songs (When The Night Is Over) and wrote a bit about him in the description, you could read that

[@piercedsiren]

"I hope that the lipstick I left on your face Stays red like the roses I laid on your grave" heart breaking

[@jesrelleanncanlas5903]

I was crying when I first heard this! I don't know why!

[@praful1098]

🖤 The Song is really emotional!

[@expefreestyle]

Oh shit i thought it was like a break up song , when the last part come damn that was a good plottwist

[@castlemein5765]

I will never forget this song. Heck, I will never forget this album. Way back 2016, the songs of this album were when it all started, the best years of my life so far. Thank you Against The Current. :)

[@dianamaedeleon2930]

"I hope that the lipstick I left on your face Stays red like the roses I laid on your grave" this make me cry.. like right now again.. this song is awesome, make music video please.

[@yeomannutria1481]

I can't breathe so many new songs!!

[@SaintJimmy72]

this song isn't necessarily about a guy, to me it speaks on so many levels. reminds me of failed relationships but also losing my grandparents, my dad, my dogs... it gives me a feeling of grief, especially that "I hope that the lipstick..." part that always breaks my heart

[@rockerdude8289]

Pop rock, pop punk and alternative rock must return to fame!

[@leenalkaraki5652]

but nobody's eyes shine quite the same way

[@Noemie112]

I want a music video :O It's so my favorite!

[@alexanderaraya2880]

this is one of their most beautiful songs, i love it since the minute i heard it way back in may of 2016 loved the entire album, but this song deserves a music video its such a beautiful song. i hope that one day there will be one. love you guys and can't wait for the new album

[@willythemailboy2]

Just heard about Christina Grimmie and this was the first song I thought of. God rest and God speed, zeldaxlove64.

[@chairsrawesome6376]

R.I.P

[@AinGeunSwift]

IN LOVE WITH THIS ALBUM , UGH , I JUST CAN'T

[@lenaisjellyfish8377]

THIS HURTS. I WAS DOING MY MATH HW LISTENING TO THE LYRICS I DIDNT EXPECT "I hope that the lipstick I left on your face stays red like the roses I laid on your grave." THAT HURT. I DON'T EVEN HAVE A LOVER BUT THAT HURT. I DIDNT EXPECT THE PLOT TWIST

[@bigtakeshi]

I love this song and I've always wanted to know that if it's a true story that Chrissy experienced or maybe read or heard about or if it's entirely metaphorical. I think the plot of this song could make a decent Rom-Drama film where she has to learn to get over her lovering being gone and move on.

[@richardlin378]

Only one word to say,GORGEOUS

[@martubarda3930]

I'm impressed of how far they came they are really talented and they are gonna reach incredible places

[@johnlim1140]

my god...are not you...no way i cant believe this wonderful song exist...most emotional and most bright and..enerything.

[@joasisart]

I could already imagine the music video 😣

[@ngocminhhan4482]

i love those sounds in the open

[@aprilrosejuanes7532]

Waiting for the music video of this song ''ROSES'' -LOVE it very much

[@SGTBlackeye]

Amazing song! Just like the complete album. Well done guys!

[@dillahadali]

been listening to the album since it came out and i can't stop listening it so amazing

[@spinniboi]

this song is beautiful and so so sad, i can’t believe that humans can create this quality of music. ❤️

[@johnrobertjrac]

Forever my favorite band since 2014!

[@raedfaddoul5889]

this song and wasteland are the rly the best songs in this album

[@raedfaddoul5889]

are rly the*

[@SpudderRail]

are really the*

[@patriciavogelaar7034]

dit is zo mooi en puur uit het hart gezongen ... veel respect uit Nederland!

[@UsP88888]

This is TOP No. 1 song from whole album

[@charlottemoreau1598]

This is my favourite song of the album, but now i can actually relate to it...

[@lerouxvermeulen4403]

Damn those chorus vocals are impressive!

[@jaidesbooks]

My absolute favourite song of yours :)Please come to Australia, you are my favourite band and I would love to see you perform live.

[@nicabga]

Now I've listened to the whole album a few times, I think this is my absolute favorite it is so asdfhgh

[@danielstrommer7437]

Fall in LOVE with this song *--*

[@theintrovert6002]

If they make a video. Then they should make the video seem like a breakup video as if Chrissy staring out of the window but then just when that one verse comes, show us the grave. I'm already getting teary eyed. Was enjoying until that one verse😭 That video would be epic

[@riedraws]

they had me in the first half not gonna lie. then i just broke down in the other half.

[@MeinDeinmsp]

the prettiest song ever!!

[@mp8013]

This song is fantastic. No other words are necessary

[@hanabi5423]

4 years later and i still cry over this

[@LOST131100]

SHIT! THIS IS TOO DEEP

[@cherjayme6911]

yeh :)

[@kylemcintyre3768]

*see ATC at a meet and greet* *gives them roses* *Laughs awkwardly and walks away*

[@Drawnful]

I might actually do this

[@kylemcintyre3768]

+CoZMos I would. But I can't see them this year. But tell me how it goes haha

[@Drawnful]

ItsKyleMcIntyre Well, just after I commented this, the VIP tickets sold out but I still have a GA ticket. I'll see if I can meet them after the show but I doubt I'm gonna want to hold roses throughout the entire show to give them to 'em. I'm really upset about not getting VIP

[@kylemcintyre3768]

give them a note saying i gave you the idea and tell dan to fucking follow me on twitter. But have funnnnnn

[@Drawnful]

ItsKyleMcIntyre hahaha I actually will do :) What's your @?

[@chkyrslf5013]

Though I think ATC deserves so much more supporters, I think their underratedness adds to their-what's the word... charm? aura? awesomeness?

[@starcharger17]

Appeal?

[@JixxBlixxGaming]

I *just* discovered their "In Our Bones" album less than a week ago. I found their site and I was surprised to find they only have 2 more small(ish) albums along with this one. I saw IOB and kinda just knew I was gonna like it. So I purchased it without even actually hearing all the songs. No regrets.

[@starcharger17]

csJereBear If you were willing to purchase this one without hearing all the songs, then the two EPs that preceded this are DEFINITELY worth your time and money.

[@mischievousscroundel7277]

+csJereBear you sir are one of the more loyal outsiders

[@WARHE8D]

this is what happens when a good voice combines with awesome lyrics love it😍

[@jasirmamode5475]

OMG that plot twist!! That was amazing!

[@itsgracieeingyou]

It's not your fault if you end up in tears after this song finishes...

[@ThaPacmanFTW]

best song on the album!!! incredible debut and amazing story 😭

[@isaacboswell8173]

the feels... this is why i love Chrissy costanza so much!!

[@SOUCHAN...]

相変わらず、かっこいい！

[@winterflame7304]

I want to watch the music video of this song, I feel so many emotions at once. Please Chrissy

[@austinblackburn377]

I want this music video so badly!!! please make it a thing

[@GiaHan_Tran]

It is 2023 and I still listen to this song with my heart full of beautiful memories and emotions!

[@dianbadenhorst1139]

First time hearing it ,al ready love it

[@martubarda3930]

this is the best song of the album. really love it

[@abbiepancakeeater52]

one of my fave songs. i was iffy on the new style but then i fell in love because of this song.

[@1N0t3]

Such an amazing and deep song, this got me in my feels

[@jadearcade7331]

It got dark real quick

[@WreakHavoc23]

Am I the only one in 2018 who's still waiting for the MV of this song?😭😭❤❤🎶 Love you ATC❤

[@osmanthus5427]

Damn. This song really caught me. BEST SONG EVAH!

[@celinex5455]

the album is out hell yaaaaas 😍💃

[@linyokwen3987]

Almost 1 million! Let’s gooo

[@Kripxen]

Cardboard King It's 1 million now, ayyy!

[@thokrikri9455]

I still listen to this song and I miss your Bangkok Tour.