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.
Minesweeper
Architects Lyrics
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For the answers
Do you remember when
Life was so simple?
They were shooting at us
After all this time
Shooting at us
Killing us all
Numb with the sound
Sound of our fears
We're all numb
And just before you die
Take a look up at the sky
Tell them it was all worth it
Architects's song "Minesweeper" is a melancholic reflection on the futility of war and its devastating effects on individuals who are caught in the crossfire. The song is an emotional tribute to the victims of war, who are forced to confront the harsh realities of violence and destruction. The opening line of the song, "Been searching all day for the answers," highlights the sense of confusion and despair felt by those affected by war, as they try to make sense of the senseless violence around them.
The chorus of the song, "We're all numb, numb with the sound, sound of our fears," captures the emotional detachment that can occur in such traumatic situations. The repeated use of the word "numb" emphasizes how the horrors of war can cause individuals to become desensitized and emotionally shut down. The final line of the song, "Tell them it was all worth it," is a heartbreaking plea to those who have lost their lives to war. In the end, the song is a tribute to the resilience and courage of those who survive the horrors of war, and a call for peace and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Been searching all day
I've been looking for answers tirelessly for the entire day.
For the answers
I'm searching for solutions, explanations or insights to my troubles and doubts.
Do you remember when
Life was so simple?
Do you recall the time when things were less complicated, when we were more naive and less burdened by life's complexities?
They were shooting at us
They were firing bullets and posing as threats to our existence or goals.
After all this time
Shooting at us
Killing us all
Despite the long time that has passed, they are still shooting, posing as threats to our existence, and ending lives mercilessly.
And we're all numb
We've become desensitized, indifferent or unresponsive to these recurring dangers and horrors.
Numb with the sound
Sound of our fears
We're all numb
The sound of our own fears and anxieties have left us feeling numb, detached and incapable of responding or reacting to our surroundings.
And just before you die
Take a look up at the sky
Tell them it was all worth it
In those fleeting moments before death, one should reflect upon their life and triumphs, and even in the face of defeat, justify to oneself that it was all worth it.
Contributed by Zoe L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.