Started in Austin, TX with a consortium of collaborators, the founding duo is now based in Los Angeles, CA regularly featuring guest vocalists, dance troupes, and fish mongers to elate and enlighten. Their debut single “Speedracer” set the stage for an avant-garde aesthetic alongside chill Rhodes piano, slowed nudisco beats and funky guitars. With “Headlunge”, “Fis”, “Who is Donny Flamingo?” and the latest “Baby Make Money” multi track releases, we saw the musical partners P. Sugz and Potion dabbling in minimal techno, spy-movie theme songs, trap jazz and every genre amidst the kicks and snares.
With regular contributions from saxophonist Papa Mongoose, MC Rudi Devino, vocalists, nay jesters Oolaf, Ciceley Fullylove & Bean and percussionist/daredevil The Hollywood Jingle, their live shows are infamously full of antics you’ll only see at a CAPYAC show -be it freshly griddled pancakes tossed from the ACL Fest stage, wild musical and theatrical improvisations at Capitol Hill Block Party, Twilight at the Pier and Euphoria Fest or puppeteering across California’s finest stages. Appearing alongside CLASSIXX, Washed Out, Holy Ghost, Tennyson and more; since 2016 they have performed 300+ shows across the US, MX and throughout Europe to much acclaim and confused smiles.
Modern music declassifiers, CAPYAC are steadily releasing singles as we watch them real-time stretch and explore the far reaches of (most simply put) “electronic dance music” but more aptly described as “good music to dance to.”
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Capyac Lyrics
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They told me not to make a sound
When I walk around
So I step real lightly on the ground
I wonder what it used to be
With all this machinery
Got no room to breath
The walls are running into me, something Hannah never sees
Got to do better
I wonder what it used to be. My nights are played out.
I got to go to work. I'm eating takeout
Just got to find some time to get on out and make out
I don't know what to do. Just watch me fade out.
Oooh, Just watch me fade out
Oooh, don't let me fade out
Get a way vay-kay rondveau, all day too maybe Parlayvoo.
Francé, gotta go where
Papa Mongoose is a song by the group Capyac. The song explores themes of feeling trapped, unease, and dissatisfaction with life. The lyrics 'They told me not to make a sound / When I walk around / So I step real lightly on the ground' may refer to the feeling of being watched, controlled or oppressed, and the need to remain cautious.
The singer expresses feeling suffocated by all the machinery, which doesn’t leave him any room to breathe, and the walls closing in on him. While Hannah never seems to notice it, the singer is aware of his surroundings and his lack of freedom. The line 'I wonder what it used to be', could be referring to a time before the machinery and constructs that have limited his life, and he is now reminiscing about those simpler times.
The song has a hopeful tone though, as the singer believes he can do better, but he just needs to find a way to get out of his mundane routine. The reference to nights being played out and eating takeout implies that the singer is stuck in a monotonous routine, and he needs to break free from it. He wants to find time to make something of himself and not just fade away. The chorus of the song 'Just watch me fade out / Oooh, don't let me fade out' highlights the singer's desire to not allow life to pass him by and for him to fade away into obscurity.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa Mongoose
The lyricist's nickname
They told me not to make a sound
People warned the lyricist to be quiet while walking around
When I walk around
While moving
So I step real lightly on the ground
The lyricist tries to be as silent as possible while walking
I wonder what it used to be
The lyricist wonders about the past
With all this machinery
The presence of machines is overwhelming
Got no room to breath
The space is too cramped
The walls are running into me, something Hannah never sees
The walls feel like they are closing in, something the other person doesn't notice
But I, I got to do better
The lyricist wants to improve
Got to do better
The need to improve is urgent
I wonder what it used to be. My nights are played out.
The lyricist continues to wonder about the past and describes their uneventful nights
I got to go to work. I'm eating takeout
The lyricist has a busy work schedule and eats fast food
Just got to find some time to get on out and make out
The lyricist desires to have some romantic moments
I don't know what to do. Just watch me fade out.
The lyricist is feeling lost and fading away
Oooh, Just watch me fade out
Repeating the fading away sentiment
Oooh, don't let me fade out
Repeating the plea to not fade away
Get a way vay-kay rondveau, all day too maybe Parlayvoo.
Invitation to a vacation to get away and relax
Francé, gotta go where
Urgency to go to France
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RuDi Devino
I can give you raps. Here you go buddy:
Getaway, vacay, rendezvous
All day too make me parle vu
Français, Gotta go where it's picante
Dine with fine wine in ristorante my stomach's concave
Trilingual with the lingo need to go worldwide like a hit single
Married to the game like a Beatle where the ring go (Ringo)?
On the pinky region, sink my teeth in-to this slice of life the time and the price is right
Tonight's the night where I just might wake up next morn in a different location
Racing, Dash out the city no stopping
You'd think I make trick shots how I'm globetrotting
Come pass (compass) the map and let's get lost
And live sweet like yams with extra sauce
TheSoundYouNeed
A new talent on the channel, CAPYAC. We found out about a few weeks ago and we're astonished by how good the songs and productions are at such an early stage of their career. Can't wait to see how far they go. #TGIF.
Jennifer Simon
TheSoundYouNeed, thank you for finding this artist. Great voice.
Gabriel Reyes
TheSoundYouNeed this band is super good!!! another great song you should feature by them is called "speed racer" :)
Pepa
TheSoundYouNeed copyright ?
jerry goodson
Can't stop playing this. It takes me back to a really fun and nice time in my life.
SupaGut
Muito boa vibe!♡♡
Anônimo 123
Muito boa msm
Sykohsis
I can't stop listening to this song.
Radio Killed Music
Great find! Love the jazzy and funky feel
TristanKnight 56
Once I woke up right now I played this song and this song is awesome! OMG I love the vibes it gives lol that replay button had it coming haha AWESOME WORK!!