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Band Members
Al Bakovi - Guitar/Vocals
Lukes - Guitar/Vocals
JR - Bass/Vocals
Red Legs - Drums
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Carshalton/ Croydon
Capability Capacity
Bellevue Days Lyrics
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but the sound of my heart beat louder than a drum.
"Be cool" she said, "when you're dead, you're dead",
and lit up my cigarette.
man it feels so good.
Don't wait til I come down,
death is prettier in trees.
I made my way through veins down back streets.
My demons came in threes,
affordable and cheap.
They keep me company.
So we left my place, picked a gram up on the way, with our loose change we made from others mistakes,
such sleight of hand for a junkie,
could be the demons in me.
I'd give it up, but I've still got one more gram in me,
to fend off all my sad.
So load it up, don't you know we're all just chasing,
something we never had.
The lyrics of Bellevue Days's song "Capability Capacity" are open to interpretation, but they seem to depict the struggles of addiction and the distractions it provides. The opening lines suggest a moment of reflection, with the singer sitting in a car with the radio off and only the sound of their heartbeat filling the silence. This moment is interrupted by someone telling them to "be cool" because death is inevitable. The act of lighting up a cigarette is then described as feeling good, which could suggest a reliance on substances to cope with their feelings.
The second verse continues with a more explicit description of addiction, with the singer searching for their next fix on back streets and finding solace in their demons, which are portrayed as being "affordable and cheap". The chorus then addresses the idea of chasing something that can never be obtained, possibly referencing the elusive high that comes with drug use. The final lines of the song suggest a reluctance to give up the habit, even though it has caused pain, both physically and emotionally.
Overall, "Capability Capacity" seems to be a haunting portrait of the struggles of addiction and the cyclical nature of self-destructive behavior. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and desperation, highlighting the tug-of-war between the desire for relief and the knowledge that the solution may only be temporary.
Line by Line Meaning
I sat in the car with the radio off,
I was alone, surrounded by silence
but the sound of my heart beat louder than a drum.
My fear was so intense that I couldn't even hear any external sound
"Be cool" she said, "when you're dead, you're dead",
She gave me a fatalistic advice, urging me to remain calm
and lit up my cigarette.
She offered me a cigarette and ignited it for me
man it feels so good.
I enjoyed the sensation of smoking
Don't wait til I come down,
Urging me not to procrastinate
it was you who said to me,
You were the one who suggested it
death is prettier in trees.
Suicide by hanging is a more aesthetically pleasing way to die
I made my way through veins down back streets.
I haphazardly wandered through the dingy alleyways
My demons came in threes,
My personal issues troubled me in triplicate
affordable and cheap.
My troubles were easy to obtain
They keep me company.
My problems are always with me
So we left my place, picked a gram up on the way,
We went out together and bought some drugs
with our loose change we made from others mistakes,
We acquired the money from the errors of other people
such sleight of hand for a junkie,
It's easy for a drug addict to manipulate things
could be the demons in me.
My personal issues and addictions could be the reason for my actions
I'd give it up, but I've still got one more gram in me,
I want to quit, but I still have some drugs left
to fend off all my sad.
Drugs help me to cope with my emotions
So load it up, don't you know we're all just chasing,
Let's keep on using, because we're all looking for something we can't have
something we never had.
We want something that's always been out of reach
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
angels with molotovs
Found these guys because whoever runs my school radio station has really obscure music taste and played Pepper Tea over the announcements, and I've been hooked ever since
Chisel Beeches
Absolutely killer. This is exactly the kind of swinging lights I'm in to.
Katie Nielsen
Thank you for this incredibly gorgeous song!
Reebz
Cannot love this song enough :)
Robert Millar
Loving this tune! It's just the right mix of slow and chill but fast and energetic! Hope you guys perform live in Northern Ireland sometime!
Ashley Stump
much love for you guys x keep up the amazing work. keep on growing and performing. love pace and dreams . Ashes
Octavian Marian
I love this band!!
effy trinket
Saw them live . Was the best thing ever !!
knetle
These guys deserve more subs
kaitlyn stanisic
Ahh i love this song sm