Tom: “There’s lots of riffs! I’ve never counted myself as much of a 'riffsman', so I’m cultivating a lot of confidence now. Don’t worry, they’re coming! This song's got a bit of a Deftones-meets-Meshuggah vibe to it. It’s a really different vibe, I don’t think we’ve ever done a song that's quite like that before.
Sam: “It’s aggressive in a different way.”
Phantom Fear
Architects Lyrics
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Nothing is sacred
Born and bred on pure hatred
Cause they haunt our streets with a phantom fear
No one is safe, no one is welcome here
No one is welcome here
Can you taste the poison in the air?
Hidden in plain sight
Lost in black and white
I'll chase the dying of the light
They want the victims to hang their heads in shame
Well fuck them all, we won't play their game
We won't play their game
I've seen through every word the prophets propagate
This is a failed state
So read between the lines
This is a failed state
No love no empathy
Our fellow man is now our enemy
No love no unity
Erase our souls, distort reality
Can you taste the poison in the air?
I swear it's everywhere, it's everywhere
Hidden in plain sight
Lost in black and white
I'll chase the dying of the light
They will sow the seeds of blind contempt
Then let us bleed until our heart's content.
Hidden in plain sight, lost in black and white
I'll chase the dying of the light
No love. No empathy
Our fellow man is now our enemy
No love no empathy
No love no unity
Our fellow man is now our enemy
The song "Phantom Fear" by Architects is a powerful representation of the fears and anxieties that people face every day, especially in today's society. The lyrics talk about the contamination that is present everywhere and how nothing is sacred anymore. The hatred that is instilled in people from birth, along with the fear that resides in them, leads them to haunt the streets with a phantom fear. This fear means that no one is safe, and no one is welcome. The pollution in the air is so intense that it can be tasted, and one feels it everywhere, hidden in plain sight, lost among the black and white.
The lyrics talk about erasing souls and distorting reality, leading to a situation where our fellow man becomes our enemy, and we lose all empathy and unity. In this failed state, we are left to fend for ourselves, unable to trust anyone. The prophets who propagate this feeling of animosity want their victims to hang their heads in shame, but we must rise above their game and fight back. The song is a strong representation of the anxiety, uncertainty, and fear that is present in today's society and resonates with many people who feel lost and helpless in this world.
Line by Line Meaning
Contaminated
The environment is dangerous and infected
Nothing is sacred
There is nothing that is holy or protected from the dangers of the world
Born and bred on pure hatred
People are raised to hate and it's what they have come to know
Cause they haunt our streets with a phantom fear
The people who instill this hatred make us feel fearful and unsure of our surroundings
No one is safe, no one is welcome here
The environment is hostile, and no one feels secure
Can you taste the poison in the air?
The dangers are not just evident but also can be felt and tasted
I swear it's everywhere, it's everywhere
The toxic atmosphere is widespread, and we cannot escape it
Hidden in plain sight
The dangers are not always evident, yet they exist
Lost in black and white
The 'right' and 'wrong' are blurred, and so are the dangers and the safe zones
I'll chase the dying of the light
Despite the danger, the singer is not giving up and will fight for a good cause
They want the victims to hang their heads in shame
The attackers want to instill shame and guilt in people
Well fuck them all, we won't play their game
The victims are not giving in to the bullies
I've seen through every word the prophets propagate
The singer knows the illusions created by the oppressors
This is a failed state
The country/world has failed to protect everyone and has created a hostile environment
So read between the lines
One must look for the hidden meanings beyond the surface level of propaganda
No love no empathy
The society has lost its compassion towards humanity
Our fellow man is now our enemy
People have started treating each other as adversaries
Erase our souls, distort reality
The societal pressures are so intense that people's spirits are being crushed, and the reality is being twisted
They will sow the seeds of blind contempt
The oppressors will plant and nurture the seeds of hatred and contempt in the minds of people
Then let us bleed until our heart's content.
And let the people suffer the consequences of their hatred
No love no unity
People have forgotten the power and need for unity and brotherhood
Our fellow man is now our enemy
Again, humans have started treating each other as adversaries instead of allies
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: THOMAS SEARLE, SAM CARTER, DAN SEARLE, ALEX DEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BTCarpentry
Rest in Peace Tom Searle. One of the greatest guitarist there has ever been.
@nickhewitt6344
When you watch is fingers on the fret board it is a thing of beauty!
@armyofninjas9055
Questionable statement is questionable
@msixpir1269
@@armyofninjas9055 What are you even saying
@CaraTheWeirdo
You can just hear the emotion in Sam's vocals.
@evelinaaquafina5630
The lyrics on this are so relevant right now i swear
@jasonbeck410
fucking right?!
@KingBowserVlog
COVID 19, anyone?
@shipunchik
Press 4 to "BLEGH!"
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