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.

In The Desert
Architects Lyrics

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We'll fight this cause
Even if it kills us
The temperature is rising
But our lungs will not collapse
Here in the desert
There's nothing to run from
Nothing to hide from
So lets rock the casbah

Take it by the scruff of the neck
And if you've got the time, baby I've got the money
And I'd give anything to see her smile again
And I'd do anything for one last smile
She had a love like nobody else
Unrivalled beauty wanted them to love her back
When they didn't she shed a tear

A piece of us all died that day
We all died that day

Overall Meaning

Architects’ “In The Desert” is a song about fighting for a cause no matter what the consequences are. Even if it means risking one’s own life, the song implies that the cause is worth fighting for. The song takes place in a desert where there is no escape or shelter, yet the members of the cause are willing to stand firm and take on whatever comes their way. The rising temperature in the desert is symbolic of how the stakes are getting higher and there is no option to back out. However, the group remains steadfast in their determination to see the cause through.

The lyrics suggest that there is someone among them who has been hurt deeply by love. Even though they are all in the same fight together, this person is carrying a much heavier burden on their shoulders. The pain is so heavy that it feels like a part of them has died. In spite of this, they are still willing to fight for what they believe in. The line “she had a love like nobody else” reveals that this person was unique in their capacity to love deeply, but this love was not reciprocated which caused immense pain.

The song goes on to implore everyone to come together and fight for the cause. There is nothing to run or hide from, and the only option is to unite and work towards a common goal. This sense of community resonates throughout the song and emphasizes the importance of coming together for a greater purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

We'll fight this cause
We will strongly support and fight for this purpose

Even if it kills us
Even if it results in our death

The temperature is rising
The heat is gradually increasing

But our lungs will not collapse
But we will not let it affect our breathing

Here in the desert
Being present in this arid land

There's nothing to run from
There is no point in escaping

Nothing to hide from
There is nothing to conceal ourselves from

So lets rock the casbah
Let's make the most of it, despite the adverse circumstances or lack of amenities

Take it by the scruff of the neck
Grasp it boldly, seizing control of the situation

And if you've got the time, baby I've got the money
If you can invest your time, I have the financial resources to offer

And I'd give anything to see her smile again
I wish to do anything to witness her happy expression once again