Five- piece from Toledo, Ohio Matt Hammitt (lead vocals), Mark Graalman (drums), Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost (guitars), and Dan Gartley replacing Steve Goodrum(bass).
Often quoted as "Electrifying Christian Rock" with the rock edge of bands like Foo Fighters and songwriting of Matchbox 20. They are mostly known for a trio of chart-topping hits—“Everything About You,” “The Fight Song” and a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day”.
Their albums include:
All This Talk of Aliens - 1998
Message for the Masses - 1999
Nothing to Lose - 2001
Say it Loud - 2002
The Face of Love - 2006
We Need Each Other - 2007
and... Pieces of a Real Heart, which Sanctus Real held a vote on Twitter and Facebook to decide the title. - 2010
Captain
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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I'll be right here
Where did you go? How have you been?
Are you still my best friend?
Where did you go? How have you been?
I'll be right here
Where did you go? How have you been?
And we've seen best of times
And we've heard worst of lies
But here we stand
Still we stand
Where did you go? How have you been?
I'll be right here
Where did you go? How have you been?
Thinking of remember when's?
And we've seen best of times
And we've heard worst of lies
But here we stand
Still we stand
And we've seen best of times
And we've heard worst of lies
But here we stand
Still we stand
And you will take the driver's seat
And I will take the captain's chair
And you will take the driver's seat
And I will take the captain's chair
And you will take the driver's seat
And I will take the captain's chair
And you will take the driver's seat
And I will take the captain's chair
And we've seen best of times
And we've heard worst of lies
But here we stand
Still we stand
And we've heard worst of lies
And we've seen best of times
But here we stand
Still we stand
And here we stand
Still we stand
The song "Captain's Chair" by Sanctus Real is a powerful expression of the resilience of friendship. The opening lines ask, "Where did you go? How have you been?" indicating that there has been a period of separation or distance between the two friends. The repetition of this question, paired with the repeated response, "I'll be right here," emphasizes the constancy and loyalty of the singer's friendship.
The chorus of the song reflects on the varied experiences that the friends have shared, both good and bad: "And we've seen best of times / And we've heard worst of lies / But here we stand / Still we stand." The repetition and building intensity of this refrain underscores the strength of the bond between the two friends.
The final lines of the song, "And you will take the driver's seat / And I will take the captain's chair," provide a poignant image of the friends moving forward and transitioning into new phases of their lives. The repeated refrain at the end of the song, "And here we stand / Still we stand," serves as a declaration of the unbreakable connection between the two friends, no matter where life takes them.
Overall, "Captain's Chair" is a powerful and emotional tribute to the enduring power of friendship, even in the face of difficult times and separation.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did you go? How have you been?
Asking where the other person has been and how they have been doing
I'll be right here
Assuring the other person of their presence and availability
Are you still my best friend?
Questioning the status of their friendship
And we've seen best of times
Acknowledging the good times they have experienced together
And we've heard worst of lies
Acknowledging the lies they have endured together
But here we stand
Despite everything, they are still standing together
Still we stand
Reiterating their resilience and strength together
Thinking of remember when's?
Reflecting on the past memories they have made together
And you will take the driver's seat
Giving the other person control and power in the friendship
And I will take the captain's chair
Taking responsibility and leadership in the friendship
And here we stand
Together, still standing strong and united
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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