1) Architects is a mathcore/metalcore/alternative metal band from Brighton,… Read Full Bio ↴1) Architects is a mathcore/metalcore/alternative metal band from Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, formed in 2004 by twin brothers Dan and Tom Searle. As drummer and guitarist, respectively, they were joined by guitarist Tim Hillier-Brook, bassist Tim Lucas, and vocalist Matt Johnson. Strongly influenced by the Dillinger Escape Plan, their initial sound was coarse, chaotic, and rhythmically complex. Lucas was soon replaced by Alex Dean while Johnson left after the release of their debut album Nightmares (2006). He was replaced by Sam Carter, who quickly debuted on the band's second album Ruin (2007). After releasing a split EP with Dead Swans in 2008, they signed to Century Media Records and released their third album Hollow Crown through the label in 2009. In 2011, it was followed by The Here and Now. The next year, Architects returned towards their original style with Daybreaker, establishing a balance of melody and technical harshness. They also introduced more politicized lyrics, contrasting to the violent and even comedic lyrics of their older work. By the time of the album's release, Hillier-Brook left the band, later replaced by Adam Christianson.

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.

Borrowed Time
Architects Lyrics

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I'm looking back on a time when I could say I actually thought I cared about you
But after everything I've been put though
I realise that I've been living with false hope
It's drowning out my senses
It's drowning out my thoughts
This has got oh so confusing
And I've only got myself to blame
I can't believe...oh what was I thinking

I've only got my self to blame
You mean nothing to me
And you never fucking did
I can't stand to listen to your excuses anymore
I can only pray that you feel so alone
A guilty conscience hangs over your head
I can't believe...oh what was I thinking
I've only got myself to blame

But maybe I'm the only one to blame in all of this
I've got nothing to depend on anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Architects' song "Borrowed Time" speak to the realization that the singer had been living with false hope and that he no longer cares about the person he had once believed he cared for. The singer has been through a lot and the false hope he had been living with is drowning out his senses and thoughts. The song is about the confusion and guilt that someone can feel when they realize that they have been living with false hope and the pain that comes with letting go of someone they thought they cared for.

The chorus of the song has a powerful message where the singer repeats, "I can't believe... oh what was I thinking, I've only got myself to blame," emphasizing that the pain and disappointment they feel are their own fault. The song ends on a poignant note where the singer states that they have nothing left to depend on anymore.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm looking back on a time when I could say I actually thought I cared about you
Reflecting on a time when I believed I had feelings towards you

But after everything I've been put though
After enduring all the trials and tribulations

I realise that I've been living with false hope
I now understand that I was foolishly optimistic

It's drowning out my senses
It's overwhelming me to the point of numbness

It's drowning out my thoughts
It's clouding my mind and judgement

This has got oh so confusing
The situation has become exceedingly perplexing

And I've only got myself to blame
I solely hold responsibility for my actions

I can't believe...oh what was I thinking
I'm in disbelief and questioning my thought process

You mean nothing to me
You hold no value or significance to me

And you never fucking did
You were never worthy of my time or attention

I can't stand to listen to your excuses anymore
I'm fed up with hearing your justifications