They released their debut album, "Seasonal Depression" in 2014. In 2015 they released an EP, "Parting Gifts". Their second EP "Cultural Divide" was released in 2016. Their next album, "In The Wake Of Our Discord" was released in January of 2018. After announcing being signed with Fearless Records in November of 2018, they released a new single along with a music video, "Stars Before The Sun". "Restless Heart, Keep Running" was released in 2019 and the next full length was "SEPARATE" in 2021. As of 2022 the band released a single called "Glimpse Of Us".
Members:
Anthony DeMario - Vocals
Harrison Bormann - Guitar
Joseph Mabry - Guitar
Andrew Bozymowski - Bass/Vocals
Scott Fisher - Drums
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Denouement
Capstan Lyrics
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Dissolved and born again
In the form of truth
I was unprepared
All of my indiscretions digested at the same time
Crushing self-awareness without a warning sign
For the past five years I've been a wreck if I
Could find my heart I'd apologize from the bottom of it
Self-destruction is hard to admit
Staring at the aftermath of an ego
Death I close my eyes and catch my breath
I can't believe I let myself get this far
Consistently tearing myself apart
Reconstruction so out of reach
Redemption's in the wreckage
Just dig deep beneath
I've been avoiding divine intervention
I've had my head in the clouds but now I'm ready to come down
I'm hell bound
Devil on my shoulder hello my old friend
Have you come to gamble with me again
The stakes are raised I'll put it all down on red
Or let the black send me to my end
For the past five years I've been a wreck if I
Could find my heart I'd apologize from the bottom of it
Self-destruction is hard to admit
Staring at the aftermath of an ego
Death I close my eyes and catch my breath
I can't believe I let myself get this far
Consistently tearing myself apart
Reconstruction so out of reach
Redemption's in the wreckage
Just dig deep beneath
Such destruction formed by untimely circumstance
Reality misconception through a psychedelic trance
The requiem played on
Yet there was no one to dance
All mankind caught in a loveless romance
Are we so desensitized that we've forgotten what's real
Numbing life down to a complacent synthetic feel
I will not bow down to this out of touch reality
We live lifeless lives
Glorify your mortality
Hold on to every moment when you're overwhelmed and brought to tears
So out of touch and hardened
Why is it that we can't grasp these years
Not the lost hope or sadness but
Burdens we've conquered in times of madness
In Capstan's song Denouement, the singer experiences a revelation after a psychedelic trip. The "world" he "thought" he "knew" "dissolved" and was "born again" in the form of "truth". Though he was "unprepared" for this newfound knowledge, he became "self-aware" of all his indiscretions "at the same time", which was "crushing" for him. He feels like he's been a "wreck" for the past five years, where his "self-destruction" was hard to acknowledge. The aftermath of his ego's death leaves him staring in disappointment, where he just can't believe he let himself get this far, consistently tearing himself apart. But he now knows that redemption lies in the wreckage and he just needs to "dig deep beneath" for it.
The singer confronts his devil where he has been avoiding divine intervention for five years. The stakes are raised, and he puts it all down on red or lets the black send him to his end. After realizing that reality is a "misconception" perpetuated in a "loveless romance," he refuses to "bow down to this out of touch reality" and implores his listeners to "hold on to every moment when you're overwhelmed and brought to tears." Lifeless lives need not be glorified as he encourages his audience to "glorify your mortality" instead of numbing life down to a complacent, synthetic feel. He concludes by professing his belief in conquering burdens in times of madness, hoping that his listeners take solace in his message.
Line by Line Meaning
The world I thought I knew
The comfortable reality I had created for myself fell apart
Dissolved and born again
The dissolution of my reality allowed me to see the truth and start anew
In the form of truth
The new reality I found was based on honesty and authenticity
I was unprepared
I was not ready to face the truth that had been hidden from me for so long
All of my indiscretions digested at the same time
All of my past mistakes and flaws became apparent to me at once
Crushing self-awareness without a warning sign
The realization of my flaws hit me hard and suddenly, without any preparation or warning
There's no warning sign
The truth can hit us at any time, without any warning
For the past five years I've been a wreck if I
I have been struggling with my flaws for a long time
Could find my heart I'd apologize from the bottom of it
If I could truly understand my mistakes, I would apologize wholeheartedly
Self-destruction is hard to admit
It's difficult to accept that our own actions can lead to our downfall
Staring at the aftermath of an ego
I am facing the consequences of my own self-centeredness
Death I close my eyes and catch my breath
Facing my flaws feels like a kind of death, but I am trying to stay calm and centered
I can't believe I let myself get this far
I'm shocked and disappointed that I allowed myself to be so flawed for so long
Consistently tearing myself apart
I have been my own worst critic, constantly beating myself up for my mistakes
Reconstruction so out of reach
It feels impossible to fix my flaws and become a better person
Redemption's in the wreckage
But perhaps there is hope for me yet, even amidst the damage I have caused
Just dig deep beneath
I need to keep searching for my true self and meaning, even if it's painful
I've been avoiding divine intervention
I have not been open to spiritual guidance or enlightenment
I've had my head in the clouds but now I'm ready to come down
I have been living in a fantasy world and am finally ready to face reality
I'm hell bound
I am on a dark path and need to find my way out
Devil on my shoulder hello my old friend
I have been tempted by sin for a long time
Have you come to gamble with me again
I am once again being tempted by temptation and need to resist
The stakes are raised I'll put it all down on red
The temptation is stronger than ever and I am at risk of losing everything
Or let the black send me to my end
I am at risk of being destroyed by my flaws and mistakes
Such destruction formed by untimely circumstance
The damage I have caused was the result of unfortunate events and situations
Reality misconception through a psychedelic trance
I was not seeing the truth of the world, which led to my flawed actions and mindset
The requiem played on
Despite my mistakes, life goes on
Yet there was no one to dance
But it feels like there is no joy or beauty left in the world
All mankind caught in a loveless romance
We are all living in a world without love or true connection
Are we so desensitized that we've forgotten what's real
Have we become numb to the truth and lost our sense of what's important?
Numbing life down to a complacent synthetic feel
Are we simply going through the motions of life, without truly living it?
I will not bow down to this out of touch reality
I refuse to give in to the flawed and broken world around me
We live lifeless lives
We are not truly living if we are not acting on our values and passions
Glorify your mortality
We should appreciate and celebrate our limited time on earth, rather than wasting it
Hold on to every moment when you're overwhelmed and brought to tears
It's important to cherish the moments that move us, even if they are difficult
So out of touch and hardened
But it can be hard to stay connected and open in a world that seems harsh
Why is it that we can't grasp these years
We struggle to truly understand and appreciate the time we have on this earth
Not the lost hope or sadness but
But despite our struggles, there is still hope and beauty to be found
Burdens we've conquered in times of madness
Often it is during difficult times that we are able to overcome our biggest challenges
Contributed by Kaelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zachawac
The world I thought I knew
Dissolved and born again
In the form of truth
I was unprepared
All of my indiscretions digested at the same time
Crushing self-awareness without a warning sign
There’s no warning sign
For the past five years I’ve been a wreck if I could find my heart I’d apologize from the bottom of it
Self-destruction is hard to admit
Staring at the aftermath of an ego death I close my eyes and catch my breath
I can’t believe I let myself get this far
Consistently tearing myself apart
Reconstruction so out of reach
Redemption’s in the wreckage
Just dig deep beneath
I’ve been avoiding divine intervention
I’ve had my head in the clouds but now I’m ready to come down
I’m hell bound
Devil on my shoulder hello my old friend
Have you come to gamble with me again
The stakes are raised I’ll put it all down on red
Or let the black send me to my end
For the past five years I’ve been a wreck if I could find my heart I’d apologize from the bottom of it
Self-destruction is hard to admit
Staring at the aftermath of an ego death I close my eyes and catch my breath
I can’t believe I let myself get this far
Consistently tearing myself apart
Reconstruction so out of reach
Redemption’s in the wreckage
Just dig deep beneath
Such destruction formed by untimely circumstance
Reality misconception through a psychedelic trance
The requiem played on
Yet there was no one to dance
All mankind caught in a loveless romance
Are we so desensitized that we’ve forgotten what’s real
Numbing life down to a complacent synthetic feel
I will not bow down to this out of touch reality
We live lifeless lives
Glorify your mortality
Hold on to every moment when you’re overwhelmed and brought to tears
So out of touch and hardened
Why is it that we can’t grasp these years
Not the lost hope or sadness but burdens we’ve conquered in times of madness
@YZFMX256
Capstan will always be amongst my favorite melodic hardcore bands. They’ve helped me through so much in my life and for that I’m forever grateful
@illuminati666
This song is a masterpiece! I get goosebumps from reading and thinking about the lyrics... Psychadelics are a major influence on the songwriting. Absolutley mindblowing! Thank you so much for putting this out into the universe!!! 😭😍
@rinwhit9054
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....
@FortinInk
I've never fucking identified with a song so hard in my 30yrs of existence. Holy shit. Bravo.
@adhajeff
That ending was sick! Such transition! Awesome!
@CapstanBand
thank you for checking us out!
@Porschetheus
Great song, love the chorus! Awesome guitars too
@ethanclifton5096
Pure art
@CapstanBand
thank you, Ethan!
@mfadel1012
@@CapstanBand New album, when ?