Naysayer
Architects Lyrics

Say what you like, I know what I am
Regardless of what others say, the singer is confident in who they are

Sometimes a flood starts with a leak in the dam
A seemingly small problem can grow into something much bigger

You said we'll never make a difference
The singer has been told that their efforts will never amount to anything

Maybe this battle is to fight indifference
The artist sees the importance of standing up against apathy and indifference

Naysayer
Someone who denies or opposes a particular idea or belief

Naysayer, hammer the nail
The singer is challenging the naysayers and urging them to take action

We're all on our own, we can't decide what's true
Each individual has to find their own truth, as it cannot be imposed upon them

Betrayer, hammer the nail
The artist is accusing the betrayers of causing division between people

Such narrow lines separate me and you
Division and conflict stem from small differences between us

So sick of the sound of people giving up
The artist is tired of hearing others give up and lose hope

You can't stop me giving a fuck
The singer is determined to care and take action, despite possible opposition

Fuck it, I'm a dreamer and I'm dreaming on
The artist is embracing their idealistic nature and hopes for a better future

With every concession another piece of us dies
Making repeated compromises causes us to lose a part of who we are

Will we fight for nothing, if not our lives?
If we don't stand up and fight, is there any purpose to our existence?

Apathy is our new messiah
People have become indifferent and complacent, accepting apathy as the norm

Only he could let things get so dire
Apathy has caused the current state of things to become worse than ever before

All the messengers found knives in their backs
Those who have stood up against apathy and spoken out have been betrayed by others

I know it haunts you, it haunts me too
The singer and listener are both affected by the situation and its consequences

Why are we fighting, when I'm just like you?
The singer questions why there needs to be division and conflict when they and the listener are similar

Apathy is our new messiah
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The word made flesh, you can't fight fire with fire
Apathy has become a tangible force and cannot be combated with the same negative energy

So sick of the sound of people giving up
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You can't stop me giving a fuck
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Fuck it, I'm a dreamer and I'm dreaming on
Repetition of previous line for emphasis