Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Roman Candle share ‘Can We Watch Something Happy?’ today, arriving with an accompanying music video. Written from the perspective of Piper Ferrari’s childhood self, the track documents the cycle of uncontrolled intrusive thoughts, compulsive prayer, and the overwhelming guilt of believing her own mind was a sin. The song arrives as the band’s fourth single following their 2025 Sumerian Records signing. Fans can stream the new track here and watch the accompanying music video here.
Speaking on the theme of the new single, Piper shares
“‘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.”
Roman Candle has built their Sumerian Records tenure on unflinching examination of difficult and vulnerable topics such as mental health and trauma. Prior to today’s new track, the band released the critically acclaimed singles ‘Fire In The Night Sky Forever’, ‘This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn’t Go With A Gun’ and ‘Nothing Is Original’. Each track stakes new ground in how the band articulates pain without softening its edges or asking for easy answers. ‘Can We Watch Something Happy?’ continues that trajectory.
Roman Candle have firmly established themselves as one of the most vital voices in contemporary hardcore. The band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting. With much more to come from the band in 2026, they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
