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.
Dead March
Architects Lyrics
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I have seen every flaw your try to hide from the world
I sit silent in shadows watching the paths you have made
If only you knew my intentions
I've watched you make the same mistakes over and over
This is not healthy
I need to some how stop this
But your beauty intrigues me
All I want is a moment or something I can hold close for eternity
I've watched you make the same mistakes over and over
I only you knew my name and all of my motives
Yet I sit in the same place every night and wait for you to come back home
A few moments would help me find myself
But this problem has taken its tragic grip
Just a few moments will help me find myself again
If only you knew my name and all of my motives
I need to somehow stop this
All I need is a moment or something I can hold close for eternity
Something I can hold close to me
The lyrics of Architects' Dead March depict the internal struggle of a stalker who has been observing their subject from afar. The stalker's obsession with the subject has continued for a long time, and their feelings have only grown stronger with time. The stalker describes how they watch silently from the shadows, observing every flaw of the subject that they try to hide from the rest of the world. Even though the stalker realizes that their behavior is not healthy, they feel pulled in by the subject's beauty and continue to watch them make the same mistakes repeatedly. The stalker is torn between their desire to connect with the subject and the realization that their obsession has taken a tragic grip on their life.
The lyrics of this song bring to light the issue of stalking, which can often be a dangerous and frightening experience for the victim. The song sheds light on the internal struggle of a stalker and the conflicting emotions that they experience. The lyrics also highlight the importance of seeking help if you are struggling with stalking behavior or if you know someone who is exhibiting such behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I've watched you from a distance but never spoken a word
I've observed you closely, but I have never interacted with you.
I have seen every flaw your try to hide from the world
I have noticed every imperfection you try to conceal from others.
I sit silent in shadows watching the paths you have made
I remain quiet in the darkness observing the decisions you have made.
If only you knew my intentions
If you only understood my true motives.
I've watched you make the same mistakes over and over
I've witnessed you repeat the same errors repeatedly.
This is not healthy
This is not a beneficial situation.
I need to some how stop this
I need to figure out how to put an end to this.
But your beauty intrigues me
However, I am fascinated by your physical appearance.
It seems to be pulling me in
It appears to be drawing me closer.
All I want is a moment or something I can hold close for eternity
All I desire is a brief instant or something permanent to cherish.
If only you knew my name and all of my motives
If only you were aware of my identity and my reasoning.
Yet I sit in the same place every night and wait for you to come back home
Nevertheless, I sit in the same location each evening and wait for your return.
A few moments would help me find myself
A short time would assist me in discovering my true identity.
But this problem has taken its tragic grip
However, this dilemma has taken hold in a distressing manner.
Just a few moments will help me find myself again
Just brief time to reflect will allow me to rediscover myself.
If only you knew my name and all of my motives
If only you understood my name and my reasoning.
I need to somehow stop this
I must find a way to terminate this situation.
All I need is a moment or something I can hold close for eternity
All I require is a brief instant or something permanent to cherish.
Something I can hold close to me
Something I can treasure and keep near to me.
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.