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.
Feather Of Lead
Architects Lyrics
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Capital greed paired with vestigial superstition.
The sick get sicker while the rich get richer.
Angels and demons, money and munitions.
Your left wing clipped,
Buy a gun for jesus.
Opportunities for all those willing to pay.
Out of sight, out of mind,
Too afraid of the horror that you might find.
Out of sight, out of mind.
How much does your faith cost?
Celestial shepherd watches over his flock.
What about those black sheep that he forgot?
Unanswered faith is everything that they've got.
I'd like to think you're everything that I'm not.
Something here doesn't add up.
Your charity starts and ends at home.
Your conscience called but you hung up the phone.
Architects' song Feather of Lead is a commentary on the negative effects of capitalism and religion on society. The lyrics critique the way in which wealth and power are concentrated in the hands of the few while the majority struggle with poverty and illness. The chorus, "The sick get sicker while the rich get richer," is a stark observation of this imbalance.
The song presents a critique of religious hypocrisy, particularly in the context of the United States. The lyrics, "Buy a gun for Jesus" highlight the problematic combination of religion and gun culture. The line, "Your charity starts and ends at home," further critiques the way in which some religious people prioritize their personal wealth over helping others.
The use of the metaphor of the "feather of lead" represents the weight of societal injustice and hypocrisy. The phrase "out of sight, out of mind," suggests that people are too afraid to confront the reality of social inequality, and the final line, "something here doesn't add up," underscores the theme of questioning the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
The sick get sicker while the rich get richer.
The wealthy people continue to accumulate wealth while those suffering from illness become even more unwell.
Capital greed paired with vestigial superstition.
The selfish desire for money combined with lingering, outdated beliefs.
Angels and demons, money and munitions.
Religious concepts and monetary gain mixed with weapons of war and destruction.
Your left wing clipped,
Buy a gun for jesus.
Opportunities for all those willing to pay.
If your progressive beliefs are suppressed, turn to religion and violence for solutions. Everything has a price for those who can afford it.
Out of sight, out of mind,
Too afraid of the horror that you might find.
Out of sight, out of mind.
How much does your faith cost?
If you ignore troubling issues, they won't disturb your thoughts. However, avoiding them also means ignoring their consequences. Is your religious belief worth the potential harm that comes as a result?
Celestial shepherd watches over his flock.
The idea of a god who protects and guides people.
What about those black sheep that he forgot?
What happens to those who don't fit within traditional religious or social norms?
Unanswered faith is everything that they've got.
People who don't receive answers to their spiritual questions or distress have their faith as their only support.
I'd like to think you're everything that I'm not.
I aspire to be more like you, to possess your admirable qualities that exceed my own.
Something here doesn't add up.
There's a discrepancy or inconsistency in this situation.
Your charity starts and ends at home.
Your generosity is limited to those close to you, ignoring the plight of people in other places.
Your conscience called but you hung up the phone.
You ignored your inner voice, sense of right and wrong and continued with what benefits you at the expense of others.
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.