There Is No Answer
Capstan Lyrics

I remember when you asked me
The singer remembers a past conversation with someone.

"What do you do when it doesn't get better
The person being referenced asked the singer what to do when things never improve.

And you can't decide whether to hold on tight
The person is trying to make a decision about whether to continue holding onto something or let go.

Or to let this go? How do I let this go?"
The person is unsure of how to move on from the situation they are in.

It was the first time I felt true cold
The artist experienced a strong emotional response to the conversation.

A stone monument with heavy words
The conversation was significant and impactful on the singer.

I felt the weight of every one I heard
The singer was deeply affected by every word spoken during the conversation.

I hope you know that you can call
The artist wants the person to know that they are there for them and available to talk.

I'm here to talk things over
The artist is willing to listen and help the person work through their problems.

We can stay up till the morning
The artist is offering to stay up late with the person to talk things through.

Or at least till we're both sober
The singer is indicating that they want to have a clear-headed conversation with the person.

The sorrow that you carry soon will end
The artist believes that the person's pain will eventually ease over time.

You're nearly past it
The singer believes that the person is close to getting through their difficult situation.

I've been there before as well
The singer has experienced a similar situation to what the person is going through.

I won't take it for granted
The singer is grateful for the opportunity to be there for the person and will not underestimate the value of their role.

It's hard to accept and move on
The artist acknowledges that it can be difficult to let go and move on from a difficult situation.

Search for better things
The artist wants the person to look for brighter opportunities and experiences ahead.

To rectify what was
The singer suggests trying to correct anything that went wrong in the past.

And what still remains
The singer recognizes that there may still be unresolved issues that need addressing.

I hope
The artist expresses a desire or wish for something positive to happen.

In that moment of desperation
The artist is referencing a specific point in time when the person felt incredibly hopeless.

You found
The artist implies that the person discovered something meaningful or helpful during their time of need.

Reconciliation
The singer hints at the idea of resolving conflict or differences and finding peace.

I just wish you would have called
The artist expresses regret that the person did not reach out to them for help.

We could have talked this over
The singer believes that a conversation could have been beneficial to the person.

Waited till the morning
The singer would have been willing to stay up late to help the person, even until the morning.

Or at least till we were sober
The singer stresses the importance of having a clear head during difficult conversations.

The burden that you carried didn't die
The artist acknowledges that the person's struggles may not have gone away completely.

You only passed it
The artist suggests that the person's pain or burden may have been transferred to someone else when they passed away.

The weight pulled me to my knees
The singer was deeply affected by the person's passing and was emotionally overwhelmed.

When I saw your casket
The singer is referencing the person's funeral or memorial service.