Consumed
Capstan Lyrics


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I'm laced with outrage and what the new self entails.
In a world corrupt were forced footing on corroded nails.
The big pictures painted in life of what mankind has been reflecting as the true artists compose a vision we've long been neglecting.
You are a waste of nights past lining the streets as a piece of discarded trash.
It's desolate and isolated.
The world we've built our lives on.
It's hollow and we're in graves engrained in separation.
Douse me in whiskey and gasoline.
Excuse me sir could you please hold my drink step back light a match and watch the whole damn thing burn.
Watch the white sheep burn.
You're all nameless and faceless.
You are a waste of nights past lining the streets as a piece of discarded trash.
You're all about products and sales.
Conformed beliefs to the church of retail.
In constant search of your next purchase.
Is it worth my time, your place of worship?
It's desolate and isolated.
The world we've built our lives on.
It's hollow and we're in graves engrained in separation.
Clever lies pass through dying eyes.
You stay dormant as your life flies by.
Never knowing what means to really be alive.
I'll stay uncomfortably awake to watch the whole world fall apart.
Truthfully it seems to me that we're all fucked from the start.
I'll stay uncomfortably awake to watch the whole world fall apart.
Truthfully it seems to me that we're all fucked.
It's desolate and isolated.
The world we've built our lives on.
It's hollow and we're in graves engrained in separation.
Clever lies pass through dying eyes.
I can't stay dormant as my life flies by.




I need to know what it means to be alive.
What it means to be alive.

Overall Meaning

The song "Consumed" by Capstan is a hard-hitting critique of modern society and its consumerist culture. The lyrics describe the frustration and anger of someone who is tired of living in a world that values profit over people, and where individuals are reduced to meaningless cogs in the machinery of commerce. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer expressing their disgust at the 'new self' that is required to survive in a corrupt world. They feel as though they are walking on corroded nails, forced to participate in a system that is fundamentally flawed.


The song touches on themes of isolation and separation, painting a picture of a world that has become hollow and desolate. The verse "You are a waste of nights past lining the streets as a piece of discarded trash" is particularly powerful, as it highlights how easily people are discarded and forgotten in a society that values profit over people. The chorus is a call to action, with the singer calling for an end to the madness and a return to true human connection and understanding. They refuse to be complicit in a system that is destroying everything that makes life worth living.


Overall, "Consumed" is a powerful anthem for anyone who feels trapped in a world where money rules all. It speaks to the frustration and anger of a generation that has been raised on false promises and empty consumerism, and calls for a return to truth and authenticity.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm laced with outrage and what the new self entails.
I am filled with anger and frustration over the changes that come with forming a new sense of self.


In a world corrupt were forced footing on corroded nails.
Living in a corrupt world is like walking on rusted nails, painful and destructive.


The big pictures painted in life of what mankind has been reflecting as the true artists compose a vision we've long been neglecting.
Humanity's artists have been trying to show us the big picture of life, but we have been ignoring it for too long.


You are a waste of nights past lining the streets as a piece of discarded trash.
Those who waste their time on meaningless activities end up being thrown away like garbage.


It's desolate and isolated.
The world is empty and disconnected.


The world we've built our lives on.
Our lives are built on a world that is empty and disconnected.


It's hollow and we're in graves engrained in separation.
Our lives are empty and we have separated ourselves from each other, like being buried in separate graves.


Douse me in whiskey and gasoline.
I am willing to do anything to escape this world and its problems, even if it means setting myself on fire.


Excuse me sir could you please hold my drink step back light a match and watch the whole damn thing burn.
I am asking someone to hold my drink so I can set myself on fire and watch the world burn with me.


Watch the white sheep burn.
We are all part of a flock of sheep, blindly following each other, and we will all burn together.


You're all nameless and faceless.
People are becoming indistinguishable from each other, losing their individuality and becoming just numbers in the system.


You are a waste of nights past lining the streets as a piece of discarded trash.
Those who waste their time on meaningless activities end up being thrown away like garbage.


You're all about products and sales.
People are only interested in buying and selling, reducing everything to a transaction.


Conformed beliefs to the church of retail.
People have started treating shopping and consumerism like a religion, blindly following its commandments.


In constant search of your next purchase.
People are always chasing after their next purchase, never satisfied with what they have.


Is it worth my time, your place of worship?
Is this obsession with buying things really a good use of our time and energy? Is it really a worthy pursuit?


Clever lies pass through dying eyes.
People tell themselves comforting lies to ease the pain of reality as they approach death.


You stay dormant as your life flies by.
People remain stagnant and unchanging as their lives quickly pass them by.


Never knowing what means to really be alive.
People go through life without truly understanding what it means to truly live.


I'll stay uncomfortably awake to watch the whole world fall apart.
I am willing to stay awake and aware, even if it means seeing the world around me crumble and collapse.


Truthfully it seems to me that we're all fucked from the start.
Honestly, it seems like we were doomed to fail from the very beginning.


I need to know what it means to be alive.
I am searching for a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be alive and live a meaningful life.


What it means to be alive.
The true definition of living a fulfilling and meaningful life.




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rin whit

Ever discover an amazing band that has been around for a while and you cant figure out why they are not widely considered the best band in their genre? well that's my situation with Capstan this week....

Silas Newman

Found them this week mate haha

Mats Janßen

Had the same thing this week, what a band!

Ryan

Wow, the wax poetic music video transitions into this really well. Really glad I found you guys, you've got a lot of promising talent and I really enjoy your work

Gracyn Pavao

I can't even begin to express how much I love about this music video.

Brandon Ortiz

Amazing song, amazing lyrics, amazing music video, amazing message. How are you guys not big on this song alone?

Capstan Band

Thanks so much!

WolvesThrone

how the hell are you guys not big yet?

Jordan Barclay

5 months later and still I mean seriously wtf capstan Imma make sure yall get big ;)

Heretic

lots of people think they're hella corny

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