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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The Wreath and the Follower
Capstan Lyrics
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It's where your heart's always been
You said I never paid attention but I was listening
Every word still resonates
Your sense of fear, your sins and faith
And all you wish you could embrace
Were we a step or an escape?
Well maybe I was wrong
But maybe you were too
It's just the self-destructive system that we both fell into
Symbiotic in nature with nothingness to give
Blind eyes see no perspective
Left yourself in Portland
Or what portions you had left
So damaged and it's obvious
Destruction craves an audience
And I swear that you need help but won't accept it
Though it kills to know I can't give it
I've done everything but admit that
It's just as much on me
Maybe I was wrong
Maybe I was wrong
But we both know you were too
It's the fucked up situations that you always pulled me into
Symbiotic in nature with nothingness to give
Blind eyes see no perspective
But that night you lit up my eyes like a field of fireflies
And in that brief moment I could see
That I was blinded by my inconsistencies
I felt my chest decompress
I laid the old me to rest
And as he haunts my dreams I'm not obsessed
I'm enlightened not blessed
I'm enlightened not blessed
The song “The Wreath and the Follower” by Capstan is a reflection on a complicated relationship that has ended in disappointment and despair. The singer expresses his confusion and regret about the way things have turned out with his former lover. The song speaks to the idea that sometimes relationships can be toxic, with both people contributing to their own self-destruction. The lyrics suggest that despite their best efforts, both the singer and his partner were unable to escape the cycle of pain and emotional turmoil that defined their relationship.
The song starts with the singer acknowledging that his partner always wanted to be in Austin, and he was aware of this fact. The following line suggests that their conversations and her words stay with him, and he has not forgotten anything that she ever said. The singer reflects on their sense of fear, sins, and faith, and how these issues were always present in their relationship. He questions whether they were there for each other, or was their relationship just an escape from reality. The chorus summarizes the fact that both of them were wrong and that they were sinking into a self-destructive mode, with nothing to give each other.
The second verse shifts from present tense to the past and describes how the former partner has moved on to Portland and left many issues behind. The singer acknowledges that there was a problem and that their partner needs help but is unwilling to accept it. The chorus summarizes their relationship’s problematic nature and how their blindness prevented them from looking at the larger picture. The song concludes on a hopeful note, with the singer recognizing his past mistakes and accepting the new life ahead of him.
Line by Line Meaning
You belong in Austin
Austin is where you feel most at home
It's where your heart's always been
You have always had a connection to Austin
You said I never paid attention but I was listening
You once accused me of not paying attention, but I was always listening to you
Every word still resonates
I still remember everything you said
Your sense of fear, your sins and faith
I knew your fears, your flaws, and your beliefs
And all you wish you could embrace
I know there were things you wanted to accept, but couldn't
Were we a step or an escape?
Did being with each other serve as a stepping stone or a way out?
Well maybe I was wrong
Perhaps I was mistaken
But maybe you were too
Or maybe you were also wrong
It's just the self-destructive system that we both fell into
We were caught up in a self-destructive pattern
Symbiotic in nature with nothingness to give
We relied on each other in a way that had no real substance
Blind eyes see no perspective
We were too blinded by the situation to see it objectively
Left yourself in Portland
You left a part of yourself behind in Portland
Or what portions you had left
Or the parts of you that were still intact
So damaged and it's obvious
It's clear that you were hurt and struggling
Destruction craves an audience
Destruction wants to be seen and recognized
And I swear that you need help but won't accept it
I think you need help, but you won't acknowledge it
Though it kills to know I can't give it
It's painful to realize that I can't be the one to help you
I've done everything but admit that
I've tried to help you in every way except for admitting that I can't
Maybe I was wrong
Perhaps I was still wrong
Maybe I was wrong
I could still be mistaken
But we both know you were too
But we both know that you were also at fault
It's the fucked up situations that you always pulled me into
You always seemed to get us caught up in messed-up situations
But that night you lit up my eyes like a field of fireflies
But that one night you made me feel alive like never before
And in that brief moment I could see
I was able to see clearly for a moment
That I was blinded by my inconsistencies
My own flaws prevented me from seeing things clearly
I felt my chest decompress
It felt like a weight had been lifted from my chest
I laid the old me to rest
I was able to let go of my old self
And as he haunts my dreams I'm not obsessed
Even though I still think of my past, it doesn't consume me
I'm enlightened not blessed
I've gained knowledge and wisdom, but it wasn't a blessing
Writer(s): Anthony Demario, Harrison Bormann, Joseph Mabry, Scott Fisher
Contributed by Joseph J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ForeverADTR
Like I said earlier, capstan is the most lyrical and instrumentally talented band I have ever heard. Fucking fantastic mates, unbelievable song.
austin bike courier
i agree symbiotic in nature
JoshTheRipp3r Official
If you are looking for something a little harder with some lyrical brilliance listen to Starset
Testing my Audio Addiction
I got chills when Boz's vocals came in the first time. Then his stand alone part killed me. Anthony's vocals, as always, are stellar! How in the world to people not know about this band?
Meredith Grubb
Im ashamed I hadn't found them till a few days ago.
Enellie Juliette
❤❤❤
scottishfrogstudios
It starts getting good around 0:00
DrFreduck17
I'd say from there to about 3:02 is the best part
Broleemac
The actual good part is at 2:00
Myotic Tesseract
I found this band on my Spotify Daily Mix a year or two ago
One of the best discoveries I've made