In 2013, Architects parted with Century Media, self-releasing the documentary One Hundred Days: The Story of Architects Almost World Tour and joining Epitaph Records. They released their sixth album Lost Forever // Lost Together through the label in 2014, achieving widespread critical acclaim which has lasted since. Soon after the release of their follow-up All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us in 2016, principal guitarist and songwriter Tom Searle died after three years of living with skin cancer. In September 2017, the band released the single "Doomsday"—the last song that he was working on before his death—and announced Josh Middleton of Sylosis as their new lead guitarist. The single is included on their new album Holy Hell, which was released in November 2018 and is their first written without Searle.
All members of the band are vegan, having turned to veganism after watching several documentaries on the subject. They also promote the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, with Carter being one of its British ambassadors.
2) Architects was a screamo/emo-violence band brought up with members of Austin, Texas' own Toru Okada. Now known as the band Faithealer. Members went on to form, join or were in Body Pressure, Esclavo, Mindless, Askela, Hatred Surge, Chest Pain, Breathing Problem, Captive, Concave / Convex, Country Club, Interior One, Mental Abortion, The Snobs, Total Abuse and White Dog.
3) Architects (also ArchitectsKCMO) is also the name used by a Kansas City Soul Rock band who've released 4 albums (Keys To The Building 2005, Revenge 2006, Vice 2007 and The Hard Way 2009). They were formed from the ashes of Hellcat Records (and later Thick Records) Ska/Pop/Rock band The Gadjits. The Architects sound is a mature version of the later Gadjits material, dropping all ska influence for a Springsteen & The Who sounding rock approach. They are currently signed to Skeleton Crew Records.
Black Blood
Architects Lyrics
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A blind eye for blatant dysfunction
We've found a taste for self-destruction
We're all born in black blood
There's an imminence stirring like a siren singing
There's a debt to pay but they keep on drilling
Why is simple truth so hard to tell
Born in black blood
Because this distance in our minds
Is the distance that we're behind
I can't forgive, we won't forget
I can't forgive, we won't forget
The lonely sound of the final drip
Like the starting gun marking the end of it
On the shoulders of forever
It's a long way to fall
Black gold will be the death
The death of us all
Black drought, word will spread
Of the time we found what the earth bled
Born in black blood
Because this distance in our minds
Is the distance that we're behind
I can't forgive, we won't forget
I can't forgive, we won't forget
[x2]
Black drought, word will spread
Of the time we found what the earth bled
We found the cancer inside of our heads
There's no turning back now
We're as good as dead
When the well dried up no one cared
But when hell shows up, they'll all stop and stare
[x2]
We've found the cancer inside of our heads
No turning back now
We're as good as dead
[x2]
I can't forgive, we won't forget
[x4]
We won't forget
Architects' song, "Black Blood" is a powerful commentary on the earth's environmental destruction and the human's self-destructive nature. The opening lines, "We've found a taste for self-destruction, A blind eye for blatant dysfunction, We're all born in black blood" portrays that humans are naturally inclined towards destructive behaviors that harm themselves and the planet. This is further emphasized by the line "We had Eden and turned it into hell" suggesting that humans had the potential to take care of the planet but instead turned it into ruins.
The guilt and regret for our actions are reflected in lines like "Because this distance in our minds, Is the distance that we're behind" indicating that the gap between the progress and the environment is widening. The lyrics "Black gold will be the death, The death of us all" is a direct attack on the oil industry that has reckless disregard for nature, and is driven by profit rather than sustainability. The constant drilling for oil is depicted in the lyrics "There's a debt to pay but they keep on drilling" suggesting that the price of continued extraction is destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
We've found a taste for self-destruction
We have developed a liking for harming ourselves
A blind eye for blatant dysfunction
We ignore the obvious problems that exist in ourselves and our society
We're all born in black blood
All of us are born with the potential to do harm
There's an imminence stirring like a siren singing
A warning of impending danger that cannot be ignored
There's a debt to pay but they keep on drilling
We are paying a heavy price for our exploitation of natural resources
Why is simple truth so hard to tell
We struggle to be honest with ourselves and each other
We had eden and turned it into hell
We have destroyed a perfect world and turned it into a place of suffering
Because this distance in our minds
The separation we feel in our thoughts
Is the distance that we're behind
Reflects how far behind we are in terms of our values and progress
The lonely sound of the final drip
A solemn reminder of our impending end
Like the starting gun marking the end of it
The sign that our destruction is imminent
On the shoulders of forever
The burden of our actions will continue to impact future generations
It's a long way to fall
The consequences of our actions will be devastating
Black gold will be the death
The pursuit of wealth will lead to our downfall
Black drought, word will spread
The news of our impending doom will spread
Of the time we found what the earth bled
The moment we realized the negative consequences of exploiting our resources
We found the cancer inside of our heads
We discovered the destructive thoughts within us
There's no turning back now
We have passed the point of no return
We're as good as dead
The consequences of our actions will lead to our demise
When the well dried up no one cared
We ignored the depletion of resources until it was too late
But when hell shows up, they'll all stop and stare
We will be forced to face the consequences of our actions, whether we like it or not
I can't forgive, we won't forget
We cannot forgive ourselves for our mistakes, and we must remember them to avoid repeating them
We won't forget
We will remember the damage we have caused and strive to do better in the future
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rileyo2948
We've found a taste for self-destruction
A blind eye for blatant dysfunction
We've found a taste for self-destruction
We're all born in black blood
There's an imminence stirring like a siren singing
There's a debt to pay but they keep on drilling
Why is simple truth so hard to tell
We had eden and turned it into hell
Born in black blood
Because this distance in our minds
Is the distance that we're behind
I can't forgive, we won't forget
I can't forgive, we won't forget
The lonely sound of the final drip
Like the starting gun marking the end of it
On the shoulders of forever
It's a long way to fall
Black gold will be the death
The death of us all
Black drought, word will spread
Of the time we found what the earth bled
Born in black blood
Because this distance in our minds
Is the distance that we're behind
I can't forgive, we won't forget
I can't forgive, we won't forget
[x2]
Black drought, word will spread
Of the time we found what the earth bled
We found the cancer inside of our heads
There's no turning back now
We're as good as dead
When the well dried up no one cared
But when hell shows up, they'll all stop and stare
[x2]
We've found the cancer inside of our heads
No turning back now
We're as good as dead
[x2]
I can't forgive, we won't forget
[x4]
We won't forget
@MFosse90Official
I must admit I feel a bit like a hypocrite... I have studied for many years, and can now officially call myself a Petroleum Engineer. I work in the oil industry, and make all my money of of it... But I have been listening to Architects permanently along the way of this educational journey and I really enjoy their music, and many of their songs! Especially the lyrics!
You see, the thing is that even though a lot of the song are kinda "environmentally expressive" and that is one of the things Architects really stand for, these lyrics can relate to so much more!
Just dig a little deeper and I find myself again and again inside their lyrics, on a deeper personal level that is! I guess a lot of you will absolutely not agree with me, and call me a hypocrite, but I wouldn't put it that way!
Architects are more than an awesome band with awesome songs/lyrics! They give people strength and motivation, when nothing else seem to push you further! And for that, they are my favorite band and will probably always be...! Ironic isn't it, but very true!
As of the "LF//LT album" - Gravedigger, Naysayer and Youth is wasted on the Young are my absolute favorites, so if you don't understand what I am trying to tell you with the text above, listen to those songs and read their lyrics ! Then you might change your mind.
Can't wait to see them Live in Concert - 22.March - Oslo Norway!
@joses9394
the guitar playing on its own is unique, the lyrics actually tell something different from others, the dude can fucking scream and the drummer doesn't do what every drummer does plus this song is sick as hell ! i dig it man.
@heavenwhite5936
so cool
@mattcurtis5445
I guess you haven't seen them live. Sounds like he definitely struggles for air
@heavenwhite5936
Matt Curtis really??? nevermind
@mattcurtis5445
Then you should know 'most' screamers don't struggle THAT hard. lel please
@heavenwhite5936
Chris cerulli doesn't struggle to scream. and he is always jumping around. (He's from motionless in white)
@Sirinwara
Architects is amazing because they are really different from other new bands.
Their music is intelligent.
@alexlikestea1
they've been around since 2004...
@Sirinwara
Alex Weston Okay, they always sound fresh then
@zackzore09
TRUE