Today, Roman Candle share a new song that hits hard and refuses to let go. “Can We Watch Something Happy?” arrives with an accompanying music video, delivering a fierce, high-energy surge that immediately demands your attention.
Written from the perspective of vocalist Piper Ferrari’s childhood self, the song channels a storm of intrusive thoughts, compulsive prayer, and the crushing guilt of believing your own mind is something sinful. The intensity isn’t just sonic—it’s emotional. The track moves with urgency, balancing raw aggression and vulnerability in a way that feels both overwhelming and deeply real. Piper comments,
“‘Can We Watch Something Happy’ is written from the perspective of my childhood self. I struggled with severe OCD growing up, which was intensified by being raised in a religious household. I wasn’t diagnosed until much later, so for most of my youth I didn’t understand what was happening — I just remember being scared all the time.There was a constant cycle of praying for the intrusive thoughts to go away, eventually giving in to them, and then praying again for forgiveness. That’s where the repeated ‘one more time’ comes from. It wasn’t about depression or suicidality; it was about trying to survive this overwhelming fear of thoughts I didn’t want, and then feeling deep guilt because I believed even having those thoughts was a sin.”
Check out the track here:
Since signing with Sumerian Records in 2025, Roman Candle have consistently pushed into uncomfortable territory without softening the edges. “Can We Watch Something Happy?” continues that trajectory, pairing its emotional weight with a relentless drive that mirrors the chaos it describes.
Band Members
- Piper Ferrari – Vocals
- Jonas Vece – Guitar
- Alex Dupis – Drums
- Sergio Lopez – Bass
At the core of Roman Candle is the belief that honesty can be confrontational and cathartic at the same time. Rooted in screamo’s emotional lineage but shaped by a modern sense of intention, the Las Vegas band—led by Piper Ferrari and Jonas Vece—turns personal pain into something collective. With more music on the way in 2026, this single stands as both a release and a reckoning.
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Information & Links
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/romancandlex
- Bandcamp: https://romancandlex.bandcamp.com/album/discount-fireworks
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