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.
Broken Clocks
Architects Lyrics
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I never thought that I would be here
Dependence on, the evenings
I'm out of touch.
It's too late to hide what you kept hid
What explains with words were crooks
I'm falling out, x2
Of touch with myself.
I felt like this since forever,
This is killing me.
x2
What escaped,
Was what I dreamt then blurry eyes said the stories,
I'm broke apart, fading hours, empty dreams.
Addiction has stolen the hearts of all my friends. x2
I wore the same routines over every fucking night,
I'm beginning to lose faith in friendships, I.
I felt like this since forever,
This is killing me.
x2
Lift me up from this never ending fear of myself
Dependence on the evenings to get me through
Show me the line, I can't just walk away.
How much longer,
Can I break the same routines,
Blurry eyes, broken clocks, fading hours.
x2
Addiction has stolen the hearts of all my friends. x2
The lyrics in Architects' song "Broken Clocks" reveal a sense of hopelessness and isolation that comes from dealing with addiction. The opening line, "Falling into stringencies," suggests a downward spiral that feels out of control. The singer never thought they would end up in this situation, but now they're dependent on the evenings, likely for relief or escape from their struggles.
There's a sense of shame and secrecy throughout the song, as the singer acknowledges the things they kept hidden and the fact that their words are "crooked." They're falling out of touch with themselves, which can be a common feeling for people struggling with addiction. The repeated line, "I felt like this since forever, this is killing me," adds to the sense of desperation and hopelessness.
The chorus is a plea for help, with the singer asking someone to lift them up from the fear they feel about themselves. They can't just walk away from their addiction, but they know they need to find a way out of their destructive routines.
Overall, "Broken Clocks" is a powerful portrayal of addiction and the toll it can take on a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling into stringencies
I'm falling into strict patterns and habits.
I never thought that I would be here
I never thought I'd be so consumed by addiction.
Dependence on, the evenings
I depend on drugs and alcohol to get me through the night.
I'm out of touch.
My addiction has made me disconnected from my true self.
It's too late to hide what you kept hid
It's too late to hide the damage that addiction has caused.
What explains with words were crooks
The reasons I give for my addiction are really just excuses and lies.
I'm falling out, x2
I'm losing control of my life and my addiction is taking over.
Of touch with myself.
I'm disconnected from my true self because of my addiction.
I felt like this since forever,
I've been struggling with addiction for a long time.
This is killing me.
My addiction is ruining my life and my health.
What escaped,
What I imagined and dreamed about no longer feels possible.
Was what I dreamt then blurry eyes said the stories,
My vision of a better life is clouded by my addiction.
I'm broke apart, fading hours, empty dreams.
My addiction has shattered me and left me with nothing.
Addiction has stolen the hearts of all my friends. x2
My addiction has caused my friends to distance themselves from me and has damaged our relationships.
I wore the same routines over every fucking night,
My addiction has made me stuck in unhealthy patterns and routines.
I'm beginning to lose faith in friendships, I.
My addiction is causing me to doubt the authenticity of my friendships.
Lift me up from this never ending fear of myself
Help me escape the constant worry and self-doubt caused by my addiction.
Dependence on the evenings to get me through
I rely on drugs and alcohol to make it through the night.
Show me the line, I can't just walk away.
I need help and guidance to escape my addiction because I can't do it alone.
How much longer,
I'm not sure how much longer I can keep going like this.
Can I break the same routines,
Can I escape the unhealthy patterns caused by my addiction?
Blurry eyes, broken clocks, fading hours.
My addiction is causing me to lose track of time and reality.
Addiction has stolen the hearts of all my friends. x2
My addiction has caused my friends to distance themselves from me and has damaged our relationships.
Contributed by Keira K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.