1) capsule (Japan), an el… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups using this name:
1) capsule (Japan), an electronic duo on their own label, Contemode.
2) Capsule (Miami, Florida), a hardcore/screamo band currently signed to Robotic Empire.
1) capsule is an electronic duo, formed in Kanazawa, Japan in 1997 by Yasutaka Nakata (co-producer, art director) and Toshiko Koshijima (vocals). They are part of the shibuya-kei movement that started in 1990, most notably by Pizzicato Five. In March of 2001, they made their first single with Yamaha Music, 'Sakura'. Their music contains elements of bossa nova, ye-ye, nu jazz, lounge, breakbeat, and most recently, electro house. In 2003, Yasutaka created his own label, Contemode, and has produced other artists on the label, such as Perfume, COLTEMONIKHA, NAGISA COSMETIC and Meg. Nakata has described the music produced by Contemode acts as "an accessory to fashion", and the band's music can often be found for sale in fashion boutiques in Shibuya, Japan.
2) Capsule is a hardcore band from Miami Beach. Started in 2004 by Eric Hernandez & Colin Smith, the band tours the United States frequently. They released a couple records on Dippy Records and in 2008, Robotic Empire released the critically acclaimed “Blue” on 12” vinyl and CD.
You are the reason
Capsule Lyrics
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Peace and security
Follow you around the world
Gotten in something
So near and yet so far
God knows where you are
Show us a better way
To a brighter day
Looking through the eyes of love
You know the world may seem a better place
And yet, the moment that you realize
There's so much pain before your very eyes
Never did my dreams come true
There wasn't anything that I could do
Until I cast my gaze up to the skies
And saw in truth you opened my eyes
Teach us to love,
because we're searching for the sun
You are the reason
Though our world is coming down don't hide away
The reason we are here
We need you with us
And to guide us again in peace
You make me holy
Holy and generous
Just wait a little while
With your pleasant smile
I want to love you right
Stand up alone and fight
be by your side
The truth inside
The lyrics of Capsule's song "You are the reason" are an ode to the power of love and the search for meaning in a world full of pain and insecurity. The opening lines of the first verse offer a guarantee of sorts, promising "peace and security" to anyone who follows the message of love, which is implied to be the "something" that the singer has "gotten in" and that is at once "so near and yet so far." Despite the uncertainty of where this message will lead, the singer turns to God to "show us a better way" to a brighter future, one that is full of hope and possibility.
The second verse takes a more introspective turn, acknowledging the dissonance between the idealized vision of the world seen "through the eyes of love" and the harsh reality of suffering and heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that this dichotomy can be reconciled through a renewed connection with faith and the divine, which can open the eyes to the truth that has been there all along. The chorus is a plea for guidance and support, asking the object of the singer's devotion to "teach us to love" and to "be with us" in the struggle to find peace and meaning in a chaotic world.
Overall, the message of the song is one of perseverance and hope, even in the face of uncertainty and pain. It suggests that through love and devotion, one can find the strength to endure and to make a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a guarantee
There is an assurance of safety and certainty
Peace and security
A state of calmness and safety
Follow you around the world
Accompanying you wherever you go
Gotten in something
Involved in a certain situation or feeling
So near and yet so far
Being close to something, but unable to touch or achieve it
God knows where you are
Acknowledging that the higher power is aware of one's location or situation
Show us a better way
Guiding us towards a path that is more desirable or efficient
To a brighter day
Towards a future that is more optimistic and promising
Looking through the eyes of love
Seeing the world with a lens of compassion and empathy
You know the world may seem a better place
Awareness that love and positivity can make the world appear better
And yet, the moment that you realize
However, when you become conscious of the hardships and negativity in the world
There's so much pain before your very eyes
Noticing and acknowledging the existence of sorrow and agony around you
Never did my dreams come true
My aspirations and hopes were never materialized
There wasn't anything that I could do
Helplessness and inability to affect the outcome of a particular situation
Until I cast my gaze up to the skies
Until I looked towards a higher power or better solution
And saw in truth you opened my eyes
Acknowledging that the solution or positivity was found through a divine or external force
Teach us to love,
Please show us how to care for one another
because we're searching for the sun
As we seek happiness and light in our lives
You are the reason
You, being a beacon of light and positivity in our lives, are the answer
Though our world is coming down don't hide away
Even when everything we've known is collapsing, don't run away or give up
The reason we are here
The purpose of our existence or being is tied to you and your positive influence
We need you with us
We require your help and guidance in navigating through difficult times
And to guide us again in peace
We need you to lead us once more towards a state of tranquility
You make me holy
You have a spiritual and positive effect on me
Holy and generous
Exhibiting qualities of morality, kindness, and benevolence
Just wait a little while
Please be patient, as we need time to learn and grow
With your pleasant smile
Your happy demeanor and positive attitude is comforting
I want to love you right
I wish to express my love for you in the best possible manner
Stand up alone and fight
To be brave and confront difficulties alone, if necessary
be by your side
Willingness to support and accompany someone through thick and thin
The truth inside
The honesty and sincerity at one's core or inner self
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.