[1] A rock … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Captain.
[1] A rock band from London.
[2] Markus Kaarlonen's handle in the Amiga scene.
[3] A Britain (UK) Trap/Hip-Hop producer.
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[1] Captain are an English band from London, UK, who formed in early 2005. They perform a range of alternative pop songs, getting their musical influences from groups such as the Smashing Pumpkins, The Beach Boys, My Bloody Valentine and The Cure.
The band was signed to EMI achieving minor chart success in 2006 with their singles Broke and Glorious, which reached numbers 34 and 30, respectively on the UK Top 40. Their début album, This Is "Hazelville," reached number 23 on the UK Albums Chart.
A second album entitled "Distraction" was recorded, but the band were dropped by EMI and the record was never officially released, leading to the band going on an indefinite hiatus in 2009.
Captain are currently recording their third album, which has the working title "Total Body Confidence" at Half Ton Studios in Cambridge. The band have recently relaunched their official website, and a Twitter account is now up and running at www.twitter.com/wearecaptain.
[2] Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen (born 16 November 1973) is a Finnish musician/songwriter/producer, and the keyboardist of the Finnish rock band Poets of the Fall. Kaarlonen catapulted to considerable underground fame with his Amiga MOD music in the early 1990s. His first commercial album was released as Dance Nation's album "Dawn" in 1994. After that he worked as producer for pop group Aikakone.
[3] Captain is part of TEAM STARFLEET & Nebula Music Group (record label).
Broke
Captain Lyrics
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A doubt for a dream
You're saving my falling
You're shooting my star
A spirit for a smile
A doubt for a dream
You're saving my falling
And I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'll stand there
Oh, and I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'll stand there
Oh, oh
You're the beat of my heart
The door to my home
If I lose my voice
Then I'm left alone
You're the way that I can see
You're the best champagne
Yes, you cure my loathes
And joy steals my pain
And I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'll stand there
Oh, and I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'll stand there
Whenever you stall, I'll stand there
Built this island out of frustration
There's no point teaching a girl who can never learn
And just when I feel like Robinson Crusoe
My intentions strobe to light, a beacon out in the sea
I caught your eye and you're staring back at me
Great minds coming to the same idea
'Cause when it keeps on whispering in your ear
Keeps on whispering in your ear
Keeps on whispering in your ear
Wait for something and it never appears
Oh, no
And I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'm standing there
Oh, and I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'm standing there
Whenever you stall, I'm standing there
So why don't I just take your strain until the sun dies
You're staring at the ocean, not afraid to bring it to life
We're not afraid to bring it to life
You're the beat of my heart
I said oh oh oh oh oh
You're the beat of my heart
I said oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're the beat of my heart
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're the beat of my heart
The song Broke in 2 by Captain is a beautiful dedication to a relationship that has provided endless support and happiness to the singer. The opening lines suggest that the person being addressed has helped the singer through difficult times, saving them from falling and shooting their star. The second set of lines reemphasizes the impact that the person has had on the singer's life, describing them as the beat of their heart and the door to their home. The lyrics suggest that the person is everything to the singer and without them, they would be alone and lost.
The chorus of the song, "And I don't care, whenever you stall, I'll stand there" is a powerful statement of support that emphasizes the commitment of the singer to this relationship. Even when things are tough, the singer is willing to weather the storm and stand by the person they love. This line is repeated twice, emphasizing the significance of the sentiment.
The final verse of the song is filled with beautiful imagery, describing the relationship as an island built out of frustration and the person being addressed as a beacon of light in the sea. The song ends with an affirmation of love and support, with the singer pledging to take the other person's strain until the end of time.
Overall, the lyrics of Broke in 2 are a beautiful reflection of a loving, supportive relationship that has brought light and joy to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
A spirit for a smile
You lift my spirits and make me happy
A doubt for a dream
You help me overcome my doubts and make my dreams come true
You're saving my falling
You rescue me when I'm failing or falling down
You're shooting my star
You help me achieve success and reach for the stars
And I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'll stand there
Oh, and I don't care
Whenever you stall, I'll stand there
I will always be there, no matter what obstacles we face
You're the beat of my heart
You're the one who makes my heart beat, you're my reason for living
The door to my home
You make me feel at home, like I belong
If I lose my voice
Then I'm left alone
You're the one who gives me a voice, who speaks up for me and supports me
You're the way that I can see
You're the best champagne
Yes, you cure my loathes
And joy steals my pain
You help me see clearly, you make me feel like royalty, you make me forget my troubles and find happiness
Built this island out of frustration
There's no point teaching a girl who can never learn
And just when I feel like Robinson Crusoe
My intentions strobe to light, a beacon out in the sea
I caught your eye and you're staring back at me
Great minds coming to the same idea
I built this life out of frustration and disappointment, but then I found you and everything changed. We both understand each other and share the same ideas
'Cause when it keeps on whispering in your ear
Keeps on whispering in your ear
Keeps on whispering in your ear
Wait for something and it never appears
Oh, no
We've both been waiting for something, but it's not coming. We need to create our own destiny and make things happen
So why don't I just take your strain until the sun dies
You're staring at the ocean, not afraid to bring it to life
We're not afraid to bring it to life
I will always be there to support you, even when things are tough. You inspire me to take on challenges and make something out of nothing
You're the beat of my heart
I said oh oh oh oh oh
You're the beat of my heart
I said oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're the beat of my heart
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
You're my heart's rhythm, the thing that keeps me going and feeling alive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX YEOMAN, CLARE JOY SZEMBEK, MARIO ATHANASIOU, REUBEN HUMPHRIES, RICHARD FLYNN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@jonathanwilson9741
used to love this song alot!!
@19DRFC87
Just started thinking about this song out of the blue. Brilliant album which is sadly collecting dust. This is my favourite song on the album. just a quality song!
@fuzzylogic2457
the awesome feeling you get when you find a long, lost song. I love this song!
@user-ck5ho3qn3h
Why is not it famous
I'm Japanese.
@chrissowels1290
what ever became of captain? this is an amazing song. I love it!
@MrHEC381991
+Chris Sowels They sort of disappeared. I remember seeing the music video for this a while back and once or twice on the internet but that's disappeared as well. Weird.
@seagreentangerine2065
Chris Sowels - Looking back and analysing the band today, their sound and why Trevor Horn produced the album... I can see why they didn't survive. Trevor Horn is massive friends with Paddy McAloon (the genius and huge creative force behind Prefab Sprout) and Horn was the force in this album - it was like an experiment to recreate Prefab & Deacon Blue. Like a manufactured band. As we all know, manufactured bands have short shelf lives and the brutal truth here is that Captain couldn't write consistantly and brilliantly (unlike McAloon) and were unable to grow.
I see this band as a brilliant example of the Brian Eno Effect. Horn made them better than they ever could be on their own. Eno made Slowdive sound phenomenal then they disappeared... These talented producers such as Eno, Dolby, Sylvian and Horn, they are rare... but they can weave magic. Now that's extreme talent.
@oasis903s
Captain are back!!! New album coming!!!!
@Davey00011
They got screwed over by EMI who dropped them and refused to release their second album, which from what I've heard is rather brilliant stuff. Venture capitalists... Idiots..