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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Stars Before The Sun
Capstan Lyrics
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I feel the weight of the times from the top of my skull
Down the back of my spine
It never ceases to remind, I'm in dire need of being realigned
The lack of hope, resonates
I've been trapped by the pressure of force fed lies and uncertain futures
Grab a hold of what you can
And hold, dear, before it goes and all just disappears
Such sweet entropy, it's comforting
As the world crashes in on me
Admire all beauty in its brevity
I promised myself "Just live for the day"
Our bodies and bones are built to wither away
Buildings with steel skeletons become ash and decay
Forever learning that the clock will never wait (Never wait)
Such sweet entropy, it's comforting
As the world crashes in on me
Admire all beauty in its brevity
All we've ever built, will one day rust
It's comforting
All that is sought, soon gone at once
The test of time cannot be passed
Everything degrades, nothing's made to last
Be present in every fleeting second before it all becomes the past
And if existence
Is meaningless
Then maybe this somber thought is freeing us
Such sweet entropy, it's comforting
As the world crashes in on me
Admire all beauty in its brevity
All we've ever built, will one day rust
It's comforting
All that is sought, soon gone at once
The song "Stars Before The Sun" by Capstan talks about the existential crisis that the singer is going through. The first verse starts with the line "This condition persists", which signifies the persistent feeling of being trapped in the state of confusion and the weight of time holding him down. The weight of time is felt from the top of his skull to the back of his spine, which represents the burden of living in the present and the anxiety of the future.
The lack of hope resonates through the lyrics as the singer is overwhelmed by the force-fed lies and uncertain futures. The pre-chorus advises the singer to hold on to everything that he can because everything disappears so quickly. The chorus talks about the beauty in entropy, which is the belief that everything eventually falls apart and becomes meaningless, and how it brings comfort to the singer.
The bridge tells the listener that the test of time cannot be passed, everything degrades, and nothing can withstand the test of time. Therefore, it is important to stay present in every fleeting second before it all becomes the past. The last lines suggest that the somber thought of existence being meaningless might actually be freeing.
Overall, the song explores the themes of the inevitability of time, the brevity of existence, and the beauty in entropy.
Line by Line Meaning
This condition persists
I am continuously experiencing this state of being.
I feel the weight of the times from the top of my skull
I am overwhelmed by the pressures of society and my environment.
Down the back of my spine
This feeling affects me physically and emotionally.
It never ceases to remind, I'm in dire need of being realigned
I am constantly reminded that I need to reevaluate my priorities and beliefs.
The lack of hope, resonates
I am affected deeply by the absence of hope.
I've been trapped by the pressure of force fed lies and uncertain futures
I have been confined by the expectations and misinformation of the world around me.
Grab a hold of what you can
Take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves.
And hold, dear, before it goes and all just disappears
Cherish what you have before it's too late and it's gone forever.
Such sweet entropy, it's comforting
The natural tendency towards chaos and decay is oddly soothing.
As the world crashes in on me
Despite the comfort of entropy, the world can still be overwhelming.
Admire all beauty in its brevity
Appreciate the fleeting moments of beauty in life.
I promised myself "Just live for the day"
I have made a commitment to live in the present and not worry about the future.
Our bodies and bones are built to wither away
Our physical bodies will eventually break down and die.
Buildings with steel skeletons become ash and decay
Even the strongest and most stable things will eventually crumble and fall.
Forever learning that the clock will never wait (Never wait)
Time will always march on and we cannot slow it down or stop it.
All we've ever built, will one day rust
Everything we have constructed will eventually fall apart.
All that is sought, soon gone at once
What we desire will quickly disappear once we obtain it.
The test of time cannot be passed
We cannot escape the effects of time and decay.
Everything degrades, nothing's made to last
Everything is transient and will eventually break down and disappear.
Be present in every fleeting second before it all becomes the past
Live in the moment and cherish every second because it will soon be gone.
And if existence
If life and existence itself
Is meaningless
Have no inherent purpose or value
Then maybe this somber thought is freeing us
Perhaps accepting the meaningless of life can be liberating in a way.
Writer(s): Andrew Wade, Anthony Joseph Demario, Harrison Bormann, Andrew James Bozymowski, Joseph Stephen Mabry, Scott Patrick Fisher
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@COBRO98
32 years of music browsing and this is one of the most underrated songs I've ever heard.
The time changes, pacing, vocals, are nearly perfected, it's a mix of everything we love from punk.
I don't understand why this stuff doesn't get played on the radio anymore, it would improve mainstream quality standards back to where they used to be, and be a hit on every station.
We need meaningful lyrics & originality to make a come back..
@nickegofficial
They gotta save room for Nba youngboy and Cardi B bro. Real Music.
@timothytorigian7932
Oh man check out their new tune with the dance number it's called something something || noose. Sorry for not knowing the full name but you'll find it and you'll thank me. So effing good.
@hendy846
This is a year late but god I wish there was more rock/punk/bands in general on the radio.
@edwardscissorhands6761
main stream music is meant to dumb down the population, not appreciate musicianship and songwriting skills.
@soundtracktaxi
Right?! I can't believe the direction of the modern day music industry. This song deserves to be on the radio and nominated for some sort of Music Originality Award.
@kyleallen1236
I'm 32 with 2 kids and work a desk job. This made me happy. Thank you
@godeater6382
Im 29 and had a vasectomy. Im high as fuark. Thank you
@mclovinlife4018
I’m 33 and I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this band before. They take me back to the music I listened to as a teen
@keychange6231
God bless you, sir.