The core of A.M. Architect's inviting sound—laid-back, hip-hop-inflected be… Read Full Bio ↴The core of A.M. Architect's inviting sound—laid-back, hip-hop-inflected beats paired with Fender Rhodes melodies, acoustic and electric guitar shadings, and an occasional sample—speaks volumes about its appeal. Though it may be a side project for Diego Chavez (aka Æther) and Daniel Stanush (aka Magic Note, lead guitarist for The Panic Division), there's nothing half-assed about the dozen fresh cuts that compose The Road to the Sun. Think fifty-two minutes of warm, organic tunes succulently supplemented with pedal steel, cello, field samples, synthesizers, electric piano, and drums and you're in the right ballpark. That there's no “deep meaning” to be gleaned from the set isn't a weakness either, as A.M. Architect's lustrous set-pieces are appealing enough on their own terms to render the point moot. Check out “Albatross,” which breezily glides through a sunlit zone of stutter-funk melodies before slowing to a hazy close. Add a soul-jazz feel and sprinkle a dash of post-rock into the mix and you're all set for dreamy fare such as “Next of Kin” and “Road to the Sun Part I.” When softly cooing female vocals ride a rhythmic wave in the track's second part, you might find yourself reminded of the enticing vocal cuts Scott Herren occasionally works into his Prefuse 73 full-lengths—not bad company for A.M. Architect to keep. And you'll have a tough time in this year or any year finding an instrumental hip-hop track more ravishing than “Upon,” as strong an argument for The Road to the Sun as could possibly be made. Each track bleeds almost immediately into the next, making the album feel like a strong club set where, egged on by an appreciative crowd, Chavez and Stanush can't wait to dig into the next song the moment the previous one's done. Don't be surprised if, listening to it, you don't feel the same.

The album The Road to The Sun can be streamed and purchased at: http://amarchitect.bandcamp.com/

What If
A.M. Architect Lyrics

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Walking fast, thinking slow
How long to go till we lose control?
Acting weird, drinking much
Can't really say what we're waiting for
You are everything that I wanted
You have everything that I needed
So if that's what it takes
Take my heart and let it burn

Toss it around and make me run, run, run
If that's what it takes
I'll take the lead or I'll let you go
I'll skip every steps, I'll take it slow
I'll be anything you want me to be
If that's what it takes
If that's what it takes
Every time we lose touch
Feels like the world's going on a rush
I can't help thinking of
What life would be like if you were mine
You are everything that I wanted
You have everything that I needed
So if that's what it takes
Take my heart and let it burn
Toss it around and make me run, run, run
If that's what it takes
I'll take the lead or I'll let you go
I'll skip every steps, I'll take it slow
I'll be anything you want me to be
If that's what it takes
I'm dreading to see where this is going
Fearing that time when you see that you can live your life without me
I'm doing my best to keep that poker face
Pretending that I can't feel
Pretending that I can't see
So if that's what it takes
Take my heart and let it burn
Toss it around and make me run, run, run
If that's what it takes
I'll take the lead or I'll let you go
I'll skip every steps, I'll take it slow

I'll be anything you want me to be
If that's what it takes

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of A.M. Architect's song "What If" set the tone for the rest of the song: "Walking fast, thinking slow / How long to go till we lose control?" The lyrics are about a person who is struggling to maintain control over their emotions and thoughts as they try to navigate a complicated and uncertain relationship. The singer acknowledges that they and their partner are "acting weird" and "drinking much," but they can't quite put their finger on what they're waiting for. They want to be everything that their partner wants and needs, even if it means giving up their own sense of self-identity.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "If that's what it takes" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work. They're willing to "take the lead" or "let [their partner] go," depending on what their partner wants. They're willing to "skip every step" and "take it slow" if that's what it takes to keep the relationship alive. The singer is cognizant of the fact that the relationship may not work out in the end, and they fear the moment when their partner realizes they can live without them. Despite this fear, the singer is willing to put everything on the line in the hopes of saving the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Walking fast, thinking slow
Moving quickly, but not making any clear decisions.

How long to go till we lose control?
They are afraid of losing control in their relationship.

Acting weird, drinking much
They are reacting oddly to something in their relationship and coping with it by drinking.

Can't really say what we're waiting for
They are unsure of what it is they are hoping to happen in their relationship.

You are everything that I wanted
They are completely satisfied with their partner.

You have everything that I needed
They feel fulfilled in their relationship.

So if that's what it takes / Take my heart and let it burn / Toss it around and make me run, run, run / If that's what it takes
They are willing to do whatever it takes to make their relationship work, even if it hurts.

I'll take the lead or I'll let you go / I'll skip every steps, I'll take it slow / I'll be anything you want me to be / If that's what it takes
They are willing to make compromises and adjust themselves to make their partner happy.

Every time we lose touch / Feels like the world's going on a rush
When they are not in contact with their partner, they feel like their world is spinning out of control.

What life would be like if you were mine
They are imagining what life would be like if their relationship were more solid.

I'm dreading to see where this is going / Fearing that time when you see that you can live your life without me
They are worried that their relationship may end and they will be left alone.

I'm doing my best to keep that poker face / Pretending that I can't feel / Pretending that I can't see
They are hiding their true emotions from their partner.

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Written by: Ines Corcia

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Architect Russell

2y↑5

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Hazyy

Hello, im a 13-year-old , I really wanna become an architect but do you think it would pay well, or not, would the hard work pay off or not?

Strongify ...(not active on yt)

2y↑145

Just why. Now I'm sooo lost

Brownie

Carlos Escalante

2y↑41

Everybody has a different perspective, if you love what you do and have faith and determination, even by selling gum pieces you can become succesfull, or why is it then that there is a gum brand called Trident? But again, a lot of determination is needed and in careers like this you gotta love it!!

Steff Jalv

2y↑77

I totally agree with you!
Long hours of work and bad payments in general and in most countries! 😢😢 please do not study architecture if you want to have a good income!

Architect Russell

So many engineers and engineer types

C D

1y↑1

At least you get all the respect. In the UK, nobody respects the engineer.

Vogel

1y↑4

World already have enough architects, but still have some rooms for civil engineers.

Aron Nuqui

1y↑11

I just quit Architecture and never in my life been so happy and free

Risdy Rice

2y↑11

Hello, i just entered college and sign in studying architecture. It's been a month only and I'm regretting it not because it's stressfull but because it's not really what i want to do. If you'd reply, may i ask you what made you wanted to be an architect? Did u really wanted to become one or you just get along the way because you know how to draw and family shoves you into architecture like me😔
Thankyou

Jamie Thomas

1y↑1

@Peglegkickboxer If I had the chance to do it over, I’d be a civil engineer for sure.

Peglegkickboxer

2y↑1

Dude if you wanna be an architect either go to a trade school for two years to become a CAD technician because it's all you'll do anyways, or become a civil or structural engineer and you will be able to make decisions as a PE or at least make more money. Architect is seriously just an outdated last century job like telegraphists, flim projectionists, or milk men.

Architect Russell

2y↑3

Just came gradually - I did a vid about that

Gabriel P

2y↑3

yeh same for me honestly, i don't even know if I want to do architecture but now my family is kinda pushing me to become one...

Jai Bruce

1y↑8

It's not all about money, it's passion and self-expression.

elbowmacaroni

Switching from education to architecture… anything is an upgrade tbh 🥴

Hazel Hang🇵🇭

2y↑23

Sir I would like to ask if do architects always travel a lot? Do they have enough time for their family or for themselves?

Goxy Eagle

Staring at computer most of the time
That's why I quit

Hazel Hang🇵🇭

2y↑2

Sir, Do architects have dayoffs?

Hazel Hang🇵🇭

2y↑4

@Architect Russell Oh thank you for your response ❤️ I might asked more questions from your amazing channel☺️

Architect Russell

2y↑19

They don’t travel at all really most of the time on the computer . Sure if you work for a firm you just do your hours .

PJ

I'm in Tanzania now trying to establish myself as an architecture. But not very sure. Do you have any pointers?

Architect Russell

1y↑1

Patience

need a break

2y↑6

thank u for the info! pls keep em comin.

Architect Russell

2y↑3

Thanks very much

Reemah

1y↑1

If your worried about payments tho iam pretty sure u start at a pretty bad salary but the more experience u get the more money u will get

Architect Russell

1y↑1

True

Uhhhhhhh……

2y↑1

Is it 7 years for the highest degree cause everywhere I look it says 4 years

Edit: I want to design theme park rides so would architecture be the thing to go for

Architect Russell

Could be but it’s quite specialty - you probably don’t need an architect for that

Mustafa Salehbhai

tanzanian tshs

JCL

2y↑2

Could you do a 3 good things about being an architect if you have not yet please?

Architect Russell

2y↑2

I think I’ve done many like that

REEEE YT

2y↑3

Maybe ur. Or actualy a good arcetech

Shivansh Shankar

1y↑2

Reason to be architect?
Ted mosby! Architect 😉👉🏻

CatNip

Welp

Lil Niegro

1y↑1

I want to be able to build a church’s ⛪️. What field of architecture is that?

Architect Russell

Architecture is every building type

AJ

SO WHAT SHOULD I CHOOSE TO BECOME ?

AJ

@Architect Russell what!???

Architect Russell

A tree

Nicolas Nardella

Becoming an engineer Is less years, more money earning, more flexibility, Just follow your passion

Nicolas Nardella

1y↑1

Depends on the field, but you cant deny technical drawing, coding, and technology in general (not to mention the math knowledge required) Is really cool.
I would hardly define It boring, but again, Its subjective

Architect Russell

1y↑1

Not always more money and a lot more boring

ფსიქონერდი

Im a dedicated person.looking for meaning rather than money!

Pedro Roque

1y↑1

@ფსიქონერდი Side business while practicing as an architect? A bit delusional.

ფსიქონერდი

@Architect Russell Money is important,but not the most.i can make additional money by bitcoin,paintings or side business!

Architect Russell

2y↑1

Isn’t money more important ?

Khush Danani

Oh, have you heard about Norman Foster or Zaha Hadid?

Anushka gupta

Yupp zaha hadid was famous for fluidic buildings 💀

alpha craft

2y↑1

I have always said this to anyone who has just got their bachelors in architecture and wants to get a masters. Dont get an M.A in architecture. Instead get an M.Sc in energy in buildings. Its nothing like architecture. Imagine civil and mechanical engineering had a love child. Thats what it is. When getting an msc in energy in buildings you study thermodynamics, heat tranfer, and fluid mechanics. Your taught a variety of different subjects from construction technology to construction materials to building facilities and building systems ,Hvac systems to building physics to even urban planing there is this class on the curriculum called energy management in cities and it teaches you the basics of traffic and transportation and what urban canyons are and how heat and air transfers is, and what itself in different street canyons is like and etc.... the softwares you use are not even architecture based they are either softwares used by mechanical or chemical engineers. Like ansys. Transys and its plugin fluent. Or simpler ones like designbuilder or any other energyplus powered softwares. Your salary will be two times that of an architect. You have a wide range of choices from being a building energy modeler to a hvac systems engineer or if you wish for a more laid back job you can work as a building energy auditor. Or an energy consultant. You get to work in both private and public sectors. You will work along with mechanical engineers. Infact you will be doing exactly what they do. (When it comes to facilities in buildings). most of the time your employers are going to be from the energy sector. Either petroleum based or tech or government regulatory agencies. Wonderfull decision i made infact ive forgotten nearly everything i was taught about architecture during my bachelor years. Never looked back since.

A M

Hello if I may ask, what uni's do you recommend that offer energy in buildings? I would like to compare and look at curriculums.

Architect Russell

2y↑1

Energy is certainly the future. I’ve forgotten what I learned too!

Designer Eats

2y↑6

These points are mostly false!

Sai Ram

I got seat in nit for barch shall pursue it or not bcs many are saying that there would no good future and income

Ryan K

2y↑3

@Designer Eats also, 70k-90k isn't even great where I am in the Midwest for the years of schooling you have to do. I'm sure it's abysmally low in California

Ryan K

2y↑1

@Designer Eats I wouldn't become an architect or a doctor to do someone a favor. I would expect to be compensated so I can provide for my family. I'm sure you're content just to scrape by the sounds of it though

Ryan K

@Designer Eats two wrongs don't make a right. "It's annoying how people complain they aren't paid enough for their effort." I can tell you're from California

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Manika

1y↑2

Guyss who are confusedd just be focused on your goal 😃😃😃😃

Sharifa Omar

all these points are false plz advise not to kill people's hopes some people love to BECOME AN ARCHITECT

AmyDiy

2y↑1

Does they only designs buildings?can't we design any other things like electronic equipments design?or stationary items designs or something like that?🥺😅🥲

How's Mithu

2y↑2

@AmyDiy there is something called industrial design which works on that kind of stuff what he means is that its not really an architects forte to design products but buildings