We'll Always Have Paris
Capstan Lyrics


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I hope wherever you are, you′re far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark

You were the lightning strike
That helped me see
Through the starless night
So quick, brilliant and bright
You were the lightning strike
Distortion in my atmosphere
Shook me to my core
Before you suddenly disappeared

I hope wherever you are, you're far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark

Though it was brief when our paths aligned
There′s a part of myself that you helped define
I'll always remember your radiant shine
A setting sun in the scarlet sky

The clouds gave way to a torrential rain and a temperature drop
Brought on a haze so thick, ran my blood so thin
It made my heart stop

I hope wherever you are, you're far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark
I always wonder what could have been
But all I can do is wish you the best in the end
I know in time our wounds will mend
We all love again

And I know that someday
Eventually
This infatuation fades
(And all our wounds will mend)
And I hope in some way
You found yourself
Through the doubt you overcame
We all love again...

I hope wherever you are, you′re far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark
I always wonder what could have been
But all I can do is wish you the best in the end




I know in time our wounds will mend
We all love again...

Overall Meaning

In "We'll Always Have Paris," Capstan paints a heart-wrenching picture of a fleeting romance that ended abruptly. The title itself hints at nostalgia and longing for what once was, a reference to a classic line from the film "Casablanca." The lyrics express the hope that wherever the other person may be, they are doing well and still hold the same spark that ignited their connection. The first verse speaks to this sentiment, with the singer wishing the other person is "far along" and not "too far gone," implying a feeling of concern that they may have struggled since their time together. The second verse delves deeper into the emotional impact the other person had on the singer, portraying them as a "lightning strike" that illuminated their life in a transformative way. The line "you were the distortion in my atmosphere" vividly captures the way their presence shook up the singer's world, but ultimately, they vanished just as quickly.


The chorus repeats the opening lines, emphasizing the singer's desire for the other person's happiness and wellbeing. The bridge shifts to a more introspective tone, lamenting what could have been and recognizing that some things are beyond our control. The final lines offer reassurance that time heals all wounds and that love will find a way.


The song is a poignant reflection on a missed connection, a familiar feeling for many. It captures the bittersweet nostalgia of looking back on a past love, even if the relationship itself was fleeting. The yearning for that connection to still exist, for the other person to be happy and fulfilled, is a universal sentiment that Capstan captures beautifully.


Line by Line Meaning

I hope wherever you are, you're far
I hope that wherever you are, you have moved on from our past connection and have found a new place or state of being.


Far along, and not too far gone
I hope that you have progressed and grown past the point of being lost or unable to find your way.


I hope wherever you are, your heart
I hope that wherever you are, you still hold certain feelings in your heart.


Is still carrying that spark
I hope that you still have that spark of love, passion or kindness that we once shared.


You were the lightning strike
You came into my life suddenly and unexpectedly, like a sudden burst of light in a dark sky.


That helped me see
You helped me to understand or see something more clearly, something that was previously obscured.


Through the starless night
You helped me to find my way, even in the darkest of times.


So quick, brilliant and bright
You shone brightly and left a lasting impression, even though our time together was brief.


Distortion in my atmosphere
You disrupted my life in a profound way, changing the way I saw things and interacted with the world around me.


Shook me to my core
You had a deep and powerful impact on me, changing me from the inside out.


Before you suddenly disappeared
You left just as suddenly and unexpectedly as you came into my life, leaving me with many unanswered questions and unresolved feelings.


Though it was brief when our paths aligned
Although our time together was short, it was significant and meaningful to me.


There's a part of myself that you helped define
You had an impact on me that changed the way I saw myself and my place in the world.


I'll always remember your radiant shine
I will always remember the way you shone, both in terms of your personality and your impact on me.


A setting sun in the scarlet sky
You left an impression of beauty and hope in my life, even though our connection was short-lived.


The clouds gave way to a torrential rain and a temperature drop
After you left, my life became more difficult, and I found myself experiencing negative emotions and setbacks.


Brought on a haze so thick, ran my blood so thin
The negativity and darkness that came into my life after you left made it hard for me to think clearly or focus on anything else.


It made my heart stop
My negative experiences after you left felt overwhelming and scary, leaving me feeling hopeless and heartbroken.


I always wonder what could have been
I still think about what our relationship could have been if things had gone differently or if we had more time together.


But all I can do is wish you the best in the end
Although our relationship didn't work out, I still care about you and hope that you find happiness and fulfillment in your life.


I know in time our wounds will mend
Although it hurts now, I have faith that things will get better with time and that my heart will heal from this experience.


We all love again
Despite the pain of heartbreak, I know that love is still possible and that I will eventually find someone new to share my life with.


And I know that someday
I have faith that, even though it hurts now, someday things will be better and I will feel happy and whole again.


Eventually
Although it may take time, I know that eventually I will be able to move on and start a new chapter in my life.


This infatuation fades
Although my feelings for you may have been strong at one point, I know that over time they will fade and become less intense.


(And all our wounds will mend)
Eventually, all of us will heal from our heartbreak and be able to move on with our lives.


And I hope in some way
I still care about you and want to see you happy, even if we are no longer together.


You found yourself
I hope that you are able to figure out who you are and what you want in life, even if our relationship didn't work out.


Through the doubt you overcame
I know that you have had your own struggles and difficulties, and I hope that you are able to keep overcoming them and find happiness in your life.




Writer(s): Andrew Wade, Anthony Joseph Demario, Harrison Bormann, Andrew James Bozymowski, Joseph Stephen Mabry, Scott Patrick Fisher

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@tanjirokamado8019

I hope wherever you are, you're far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark

You were the lightning strike
That helped me see
Through the starless night
So quick, brilliant and bright
You were the lightning strike
Distortion in my atmosphere
Shook me to my core
Before you suddenly disappeared

I hope wherever you are, you're far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark

Though it was brief when our paths aligned
There's a part of myself that you helped define
I'll always remember your radiant shine
A setting sun in the scarlet sky

The clouds gave way to a torrential rain and a temperature drop
Brought on a haze so thick, ran my blood so thin
It made my heart stop

I hope wherever you are, you're far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark
I always wonder what could have been
But all I can do is wish you the best in the end
I know in time our wounds will mend
We all love again

And I know that someday
Eventually
This infatuation fades
(And all our wounds will mend)
And I hope in some way
You found yourself
Through the doubt you overcame
We all love again...

I hope wherever you are, you're far
Far along, and not too far gone
I hope wherever you are, your heart
Is still carrying that spark
I always wonder what could have been
But all I can do is wish you the best in the end
I know in time our wounds will mend
We all love again...



All comments from YouTube:

@Tsspmetalhead

I really hope they can reach success. The chorus is just perfect...

@alexsavering3818

We don't deserve this chorus. Its beautiful

@juanjuangonzalez4873

Go check out Mother Freud they are better song writers and it's not just a bunch of randomness!!!

@alexsavering3818

@@juanjuangonzalez4873 I know who Mother Freud is. Completely different genre.

@bbqseitan7106

@@juanjuangonzalez4873 lol

@Tsspmetalhead

Even after a year i still come back to this song, forget about what i said. True success was already achieved when they wrote this song, the art speaks louder than sales and mainstream.

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@pwn1ngw4ffl3s

This is, in my opinion at least, the most mature metalcore song I've heard. Most songs in this genre about this subject matter are angry and resentful while this one sends more of an acceptance and reflection kind of feel. It's easy to be angry at a relationship that had a rough end and wish the ex the worst possible, but it takes a whole new level of strength to wish them a good life even when you know you're never going to see them again.


This song is a masterpiece and these guys deserve to be way more successful than they are.

@CapstanBand

Thank you so much

@jmitchell6094

They’re amazing and I’m really excited to see them live. I’m wishing them the best luck on tour and looking forward to seeing them in Cali.

@midwestmulisha820

The key change still gets me

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