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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Wax Poetic
Capstan Lyrics
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The only shade she couldn't see
I am transparent, I am a ghost
A grain of sand on the Sunshine Coast
I woke up today
And figured I'd burn everything
That made me think of you
I was left with nothing by the time that I was through
You had me like the first breath of a Midwest autumn evening
As the sunset fades to cold air to freeze the evergreens
So can we take some time to redefine what it is you thought you'd find
'Cause when you left that night, you left me behind
I woke up today
And figured I'd burn everything
That made me think of you
And the saddest part (the saddest part) is I was left with nothing
You were fibers in the thread that stitched demons in my head
The reason I'll drink on my own tonight instead
I never thought three beautiful words would have a grip so tight
You crippled my throat
You crippled my throat
She always seems to color me
The only shade she couldn't see
I am transparent
Transparent as a ghost
In Capstan's song "Wax Poetic," the lyrics tell the story of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The singer describes himself as "transparent" and "a ghost," implying that he feels like he has no substance or presence without his ex-partner. He then reflects on a moment when he woke up and decided to get rid of everything that reminded him of his lost love, only to realize that he had nothing left at the end of it all.
The song takes a turn toward bitterness when the singer accuses his ex-partner of "crippling his throat" with her love, allowing him no escape from the pain of the breakup. He acknowledges that she was an important part of his life, describing her as the only one capable of seeing the many shades of his being. Despite this, he concludes that he is now as insubstantial as a ghost without her. Thus, the song is lamenting the loss of a relationship and the accompanying feelings of loss and emptiness.
Line by Line Meaning
She always seems to color me
Her presence in my life has a profound effect on my emotions and thoughts
The only shade she couldn't see
Despite her ability to read my mood, there are certain feelings and thoughts that she cannot perceive
I am transparent, I am a ghost
I feel invisible and insignificant, like a non-existent entity haunting the periphery of her life
A grain of sand on the Sunshine Coast
I feel small and expendable, like an insignificant particle in a vast and beautiful landscape that she barely notices
I woke up today
The start of a new day has brought new perspective and a desire for change
And figured I'd burn everything
I want to start fresh and erase all traces of my old life, especially memories associated with her
That made me think of you
Any object or place connected to her brings back painful memories
And the saddest part is
The most heart-wrenching aspect is that I don't have anything left to remind me of her
You had me like the first breath of a Midwest autumn evening
Her initial impact on my life felt surreal and refreshing, like the first breath of crisp autumn air
As the sunset fades to cold air to freeze the evergreens
But as time passed, the reality set in and my thoughts grew colder and darker, like the fading sunset and freezing evergreens of the Midwest winter
So can we take some time to redefine what it is you thought you’d find
Can we take a step back and reassess our relationship and what we expected from each other?
'Cause when you left that night, you left me behind
Her sudden departure made me feel abandoned and lost, struggling to make sense of my own identity
You were fibers in the thread that stitched demons in my head
Her influence in my life was both benign and malignant, shaping my thoughts and emotions in ways I couldn't comprehend
The reason I'll drink on my own tonight instead
I'll resort to self-destructive behavior to forget her and dull the pain
I never thought three beautiful words would have a grip so tight
Her words of affection and love had a powerful hold on my heart and soul, making it hard for me to move on
You crippled my throat
Her absence and the pain she caused made it hard for me to speak and express myself
Transparent as a ghost
I feel alone and empty, like a ghost haunting the ruins of a past life and love
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AbandonedExplorationSquad
This is a very beautiful song. You can hear the pain in his voice it really speaks to you
@wskyfox
you should see them play this song live. you can tell this came from the heart
@CapstanBand
❤️
@mrtallgeesee
Abandoned Exploration Squad I feel that
@renobloodworth5601
@@wskyfox I saw them live with Silverstein and Hawthorne Heights last year and the show was nothing short of phenomenal.
@wskyfox
@@renobloodworth5601 me too! Also at a tiny little bar before that with like 30 ppl
@gloomykasumi8580
Ok can we appreciate how crazy emotional these lyrics are?? Literally heart clenching man. “You were fibers in the thread, that stitched demons in my head, the reason I’ll drink on my own tonight instead”
“She always seems to color me the only shade she couldn’t see”
“I woke up today, and figured I’d burn everything, that made me think of you. The saddest part is that I was left with nothing by the time that I was through”
Holy heck. You got an old school knuckle puck sound and a Silverstein/Scary Kids Scaring Kids way with lyrics. It’s phenomenal and I love it.
@meghanscanlon3512
Agreed with that lyrics.
@ApPern
I love all of their lyrics.
@Pinkiesbad
Agreed