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.
Hereafter
Architects Lyrics
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Can I come up for air?
'Cause I've been learning to live without
And I'm fighting with broken bones
I wasn't ready for the rapture, we're only passing through
But these words, they mean nothing to me
I know that time will mend this fracture, I've been lost in a maze
Now the oceans have drained out
Can I come up for air?
'Cause I've been learning to live without
And I'm fighting with broken bones
Now the skies have been blacked out
I've got to find my way
'Cause it's been raining but there's a drought
And I'm fighting with broken bones
I've been searching through the wreckage
But it's like standing in the eye of a storm
When will I finally get the message?
Some things are broken beyond repair
This is my cross to bear
My own meaningless catastrophe
I never had the time to prepare
Because I never knew that all my nightmares could come true
Now the oceans have drained out
Can I come up for air?
'Cause I've been learning to live without
And I'm fighting with broken bones
Now the skies have been blacked out
I've got to find my way
'Cause it's been raining but there's a drought
And I'm fighting with broken bones
I've spent my fair share
In the deepest depths of despair
'Cause I was too lost down there to care
I wasn't braced for the fallout
I wasn't braced for the fallout
I've been searching through the wreckage
But it's like standing in the eye of a storm
When will I finally get the message?
Some things are broken beyond repair
Now the oceans have drained out
Can I come up for air?
'Cause I've been learning to live without
And I'm fighting with broken bones
Now the skies have been blacked out
I've got to find my way
'Cause it's been raining but there's a drought
And I'm fighting with broken bones
The song "Hereafter" by Architects is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of tragedy and loss. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional struggles and physical pain that come with trying to rebuild amidst the ruins of a broken world. The opening line, "Now the oceans have drained out, can I come up for air?" sets the tone for the rest of the song, illustrating the suffocating feeling of trying to make sense of life after a catastrophic event.
The repeated refrain of "I've been learning to live without and I'm fighting with broken bones" captures the sense of resilience and determination required to keep going in the face of adversity. Despite the overwhelming pain and suffering, there is a sense of hope that time will eventually heal the wounds and lead to some form of peace. The references to being lost in a maze and searching through the wreckage hint at the confusion and disorientation that often come with trauma, while the idea that some things are "broken beyond repair" underscores the profound sense of loss at the core of the song.
In short, "Hereafter" is a powerful meditation on the human capacity for survival and resilience in the face of tragedy. It speaks to the universal experiences of pain, loss, and the struggle to carry on in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the oceans have drained out
The feeling of being lost and alone, as everything he depended on has disappeared
Can I come up for air?
A cry for help, a desperate plea to be rescued from this feeling of hopelessness and despair
'Cause I've been learning to live without
Trying to come to terms with the absence of something that was once so significant in his life, and struggling to cope with the change
And I'm fighting with broken bones
Despite feeling beaten and battered, he's refusing to give up and is fighting to keep going through the pain and the hurt
I wasn't ready for the rapture, we're only passing through
Life is short and precious, and he wasn't prepared for the sudden and unexpected changes that life can throw at you
But these words, they mean nothing to me
Words of encouragement and positivity hold no weight when you're facing your darkest moments
I know that time will mend this fracture, I've been lost in a maze
He understands that time will heal his wounds, but for now he feels lost and unsure of how to move forward from this difficult time
And every route I take, leads right back to you
No matter which path he chooses, it always seems to lead him back to the place where he's feeling the most pain and uncertainty
Now the skies have been blacked out
A sense of the world closing in on him, making him feel trapped and isolated
I've got to find my way
A determination to keep moving forward, to find a way out of this dark place and towards a better future
'Cause it's been raining but there's a drought
Contradictory feelings of being flooded with emotions, while at the same time feeling empty and devoid of any real connection
I've been searching through the wreckage
A metaphor for his search for meaning and purpose in a world that feels like it's collapsing around him
But it's like standing in the eye of a storm
The feeling of being caught in the middle of a chaotic and unpredictable situation, with no end in sight
When will I finally get the message?
Desperately seeking clarity and understanding, looking for meaning in the midst of such profound darkness
Some things are broken beyond repair
An acknowledgement that some things can't be fixed or healed, that some wounds run too deep to ever truly be healed
I've spent my fair share
A reference to the amount of time he's spent struggling and suffering through this difficult period
In the deepest depths of despair
The overwhelming feeling of hopelessness and helplessness that comes with depression and anxiety
'Cause I was too lost down there to care
A realization that he was too lost in his own pain and suffering to see beyond it, to care for himself or those around him
I wasn't braced for the fallout
Not prepared for the consequences or repercussions that came with such a difficult and trying time in his life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sam Carter, Alex Dean, Josh Middleton, Dan Searle
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@marounso
Done
@lucasmedeiros.
OMG this is heavy!
@bencappelletti
Why not on apple store yet ?
@marounso
It is in Apple Music aswell!
@bencappelletti
Wasn't there a minute ago. Preorder done :) thanks.
@NikNocturnal
A true masterpiece.
@dannyantivist-3886
Nik Nocturnal I bet you already learned to play it
@hiimflake
cover when???
@whatthehexadecimal8830
Where's my cover?