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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pretext
Capstan Lyrics
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Impulsivity will swallow whole!
Any chance to repent or atone!
For all the harm that I′ve done!
Selfishly, I try to tell myself that I was someone else
You gave me all you had
Ignoring all of the facts
I led us both so far along
I knew that I was wrong
More scared of being alone
Than leaving you so scarred!
I wouldn't let you go
I dug my claws in deep
I watched the light depart
From your eyes pleading so softly
I know that we will kill the things we love!
It′s a curse in our blood!
You gave me all you had
But I kept looking back
Ignoring all of the facts
I led us both so far along
I knew that I was wrong
More scared of being alone
Than leaving you so scarred
Selfishly, I try to tell myself that I was someone else
You gave me all you had
I wish I gave it back
But I burnt us to ash!
I set the fire down to your core!
Throughout your soul and I left you there!
Atop the pyre!
Smoldering on the coals!
I caused this on my own!
On my own!
You gave me all you had
But I kept looking back
Ignoring all of the facts
I led us both so far along
I knew that I was wrong
More scared of being alone
Than leaving you so scarred
Selfishly, I try to tell myself that I was someone else
You gave me all you had
I wish I gave it back
But I burnt us to ash
The song "Pretext" by Capstan describes a person's impulsive and selfish behavior leading to the destruction of a relationship. The first lines of the song, "No control! Impulsivity will swallow whole! Any chance to repent or atone! For all the harm that I've done!" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer reflects on their actions, admitting that they caused harm to their partner and ignored the consequences of their behavior. The lines "Selfishly, I try to tell myself that I was someone else" portray the singer's denial of their actions and the attempt to avoid taking responsibility.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer was given so much by their partner, but they selfishly held onto the relationship and ignored the signs that they were causing harm. The lines "More scared of being alone than leaving you so scarred" reveal the singer's own insecurities and fear of being alone, which led them to stay in the relationship despite their toxic behavior.
The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the aftermath of the relationship, where the singer realizes the extent of the damage they caused. The lines "I set the fire down to your core! Throughout your soul and I left you there! Atop the pyre! Smoldering on the coals! I caused this on my own!" show the singer's remorse and realization that they were the sole cause of the relationship's downfall.
Overall, "Pretext" by Capstan is a powerful and introspective song about the destructive effects of impulsive and selfish behavior in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
No control!
I am completely lacking in control.
Impulsivity will swallow whole!
My impulsive behavior will completely consume me.
Any chance to repent or atone!
I have lost any opportunity to repent or make amends.
For all the harm that I've done!
I have caused much harm.
Selfishly, I try to tell myself that I was someone else
I selfishly try to convince myself that I am not responsible for my actions.
You gave me all you had
You gave me your all.
But I kept looking back
But I was too focused on the past.
Ignoring all of the facts
Ignoring all the warning signs and information.
I led us both so far along
I blindly led us down a path.
I knew that I was wrong
I knew what I was doing was wrong.
More scared of being alone
But my fear of being alone kept pushing me forward.
Than leaving you so scarred!
At the cost of hurting you.
I wouldn't let you go
I refused to let you go.
I dug my claws in deep
I held on tight with everything I had.
I watched the light depart
I stood by and watched as you lost your spark.
From your eyes pleading so softly
Even as you begged for me to let go.
I know that we will kill the things we love!
I am aware that we often hurt the people closest to us.
It's a curse in our blood!
It's a common trait among us humans.
I wish I gave it back
I regret not returning what you gave me.
But I burnt us to ash!
Instead, I destroyed everything we had.
I set the fire down to your core!
I burned you down to your very essence.
Throughout your soul and I left you there!
I burned through your entire being, leaving you behind.
Atop the pyre!
On top of the ashes that used to be our relationship.
Smoldering on the coals!
Continuing to burn slowly.
I caused this on my own!
I take full responsibility for what happened.
On my own!
I am alone in this and the only one who caused this.
Writer(s): Joseph Mabry
Contributed by Vivian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This should have 1 million views
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Yeah I’m confused lol
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Fantastic album boys !!! You guys evolved into something speechless. Album is a masterpiece 👍👍
@drawn5865
this one deserves, at least, a guitar playthrough
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pleaseeeee
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Please come to Toledo Ohio lol I need this in my life 😜🤘🏻
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First time hearing this band. Fuck yes.
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Holy crap, now I get why Shane Told, my favorite singer, did a feat with these guys