Keyboard stuck in caps

I'm really hoping I can get some help with this asap. So my mackbook pro seems to be stuck in caps lock, however the caps key is not stuck and neither of the shift keys are stuck either. Upon booting up the keys make a sound like they are locked or something, but will then start working in caps again. I cannot log into the computer as my password is all lowercase letters. I have tried restarting, plugging the charger in, pressing the option key five times (in case the problem is mouse keys), as well as starting it in safe mode. I have tried to reset the SMC but all that seems to do is boot it in safe mode. I have also tried to reset the PRAM and again it doesn't work, doesn't restart the computer but instead opens OS X Utilities. I have been trying all of these methods for the past 5 hours and nothing is working at all. If anyone has any input or suggestions it is greatly appreciated!
Cass

Hello there casslun,
It sounds like you have a few keys that aren't working correctly. It seems to me like you have done all the troubleshooting I would have. Next you should have the computer looked at, as it seems you may need a repair.
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