Capstan - The Death of an Illusion

“The Death of an Illusion” from the EP “Cultural Divide” released July 19th, 2016
Lyrics:
I once heard my mother say that heaven isn't really so far away but recently somethings changed in me and I know this will kill her but I'll have to disagree.
Because I've grown tired of the stained-glass and ceiling tiles, prescription pills and the blind faith trials. It's genocide in a different style.
I won't ask for forgiveness. I won't ask for forgiveness. I'm no longer afraid.
Because I've found faith in myself and the people I love. Not through medication or forgiveness from above. Left in the dark with no divine light. Only helping hands and my own will to fight.
With experience we unearth the roots to grow. At one point in time our rope ends or unwinds and leaves your mind tangled and closed. Role searching, it's what defeats and mangles most. But what keeps your heart soul surfing lends to living on as ghosts.
Maybe we're not all living in hell but we've been conditioned to live in a prison cell. Hide me from whatever concept this instills or hang me from the rafters of this people mill.
Death is an architect. It's shaping days and taking names through heart attacks and common disconnects.
And at least I can say I'll be ready for it.
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[@brandongordon123]

You guys are extremely underrated

[@CBAN_]

The best usually are

[@johnnyhegarty9658]

Totally agree

[@thewooz7398]

I'm angry that i'm just now discovering you guys. This talent has existed for years.

[@hjr5747]

This should be your last song on every show right after wax poetic. Cant wait to see you guys live again!

[@QWERTY-ov9tm]

Oh thank God, rock is still alive.

[@Dwesk]

fantastic EP dudes, this is what a pop punk/hardcore influenced band should sound like. Great instrumentals, vocals, songwriting throughout.

[@CapstanBand]

Thanks so much!

[@1esperanca]

I don't know if you guys remember me, but I'm Luiz from facebook. We were chating on facebook, was so beautiful and such a honor know that you saw my cover of Wax Poetic. I love this band forever, I'll always be a fan.

[@mattmorneault811]

Amen dude!

[@CapstanBand]

Thanks so much for listening!

[@logrady98]

4:05 that riff is beautiful, you guys are extremely talented! Keep it up

[@WolfxNetwork]

I love that rift at 4:05 it’s just so beautiful and I love it. Ugh words can’t explain.

[@semwhywhymes7769]

Just wanted to pop in here and join everyone else in saying that this band kicks ass. Never quit! The new full length album is pretty great as well. I love this EP the most though! And this is the best song on it, in my opinion.

[@CapstanBand]

Thanks so much!

[@nickthedick135]

Dude this is legitimately like Selkies, endless obsession! 🖤

[@JeremyBalise]

one hundred percent

[@fallsgrave]

Wanted to say I purchased this album from bandcamp! This is my favorite song.

[@CapstanBand]

Thank you so much!

[@barnabasjoos]

Just found this group and I'm amazed!!!

[@WolvesThrone]

fuck.so.goooooood.

[@sebastiancichy5233]

my favourite band, such an unique sound, love those soft screams :D !

[@SigfriedBigcheeseVanMemelordII]

Idk what's with the pelican obsession but I'm feeling it

[@Covet_Not]

A capstan is part of a ships mechanics. Pelicans are sea birds. But I think the artwork is depicting them moving to Florida from the Mid West.

[@jonathansilva1653]

lots of energy, mixed emotions and feelings. I can't stop listening to it! the outro is so much beautifull!!!

[@agungramadhan284]

Someday. Everyone will know you all. Just wait

[@tomasholy4343]

This is awesome guys :)

[@Reviser]

2:08 my fav part

[@bruinsroll8359]

This whole EP is so fucking good

[@bruinsroll8359]

2:26 that part is so sick

[@JeremyBalise]

God bless you for selling tabs

[@rhoo9460]

oh wow

[@SunnyPait]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.

[@mateocruz8325]

3:48 exited

[@Ifwndsnca]

yo

[@inagoodschmude9550]

Am I correct in thinking that lyrically this song is rejecting God? Capstan seems to follow this theme in many of their songs... I love the sound and musicality of this group regardless.

[@couch6783]

its not so much rejecting god as it is trying to believe in yourself and that you can be happy just being you

[@jessicapacheco5230]

I believe that Capstan follows the beliefs of many in this day and age- God, to an extent. The higher power that is to be praised is not the higher power depicted in the Bible. The higher power to be praised is one’s self.

[@CBAN_]

They're right to abandon the christian or catholic god. A god that punishes for free will that "he" gave to us as a tool sounds more like the devil in disguise to me.

[@allyrobinson4599]

Y’all come to Tampa ? I’m ready to go

[@deadgreenbird]

[@Boophr]

iTunes?

[@YZFMX256]

Why does the guitar at the end of the song sound just like between the buried and me’s selkies: the endless obsession?!

[@chloel919]

IT DOES

[@xEDGExCORYx]

3:00 and on is a straight rip off of selkies solo of between the buried and me... nice job boys.

[@anthonyweston5588]

corks vans as a guitarist of 22 years i can tell you that this is 100% false.

[@nickegofficial]

False. & Even if that were true, Capstan did it better.

[@JeremyBalise]

i agree, and also, this is a very good thing

[@PzVox]

I did find forgiveness from above.