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.
The Bitter End
Architects Lyrics
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Decimals apart, take us back to the start.
Tear down the walls, built to divide.
Can you feel that fire growing?
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We're standing on the edge of the event horizon,
Moments before the Earth starts to flatline.
The song "The Bitter End" by Architects is a powerful and thought-provoking anthem that speaks to the idea of starting anew. As the opening lyrics suggest, when time resets, we all become zero, meaning that no matter what we've accomplished in the past, we are all equal in the present moment. The lines "Decimals apart, take us back to the start" suggest that despite the many differences that separate us (whether they be social, economic, or ideological), we all share a common origin and have the power to start fresh.
The song then moves into a call to action, urging listeners to "tear down the walls, built to divide" and join together to face the challenges of our times. The repeated question "Can you feel that fire growing?" suggests a growing sense of urgency and passion, as people become more and more aware of the need to come together and create positive change.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most striking, as they describe humanity as standing on the edge of the event horizon, moments before the Earth starts to flatline. This suggests that we are at a critical moment in history, where the actions we take (or fail to take) will have significant consequences for our planet and for future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
When time resets, we all become zero.
As time repeats itself, all that we have done and become is erased and we start from scratch.
Decimals apart, take us back to the start.
Even the slightest differences between us can take us back to the beginning and make us start afresh.
Tear down the walls, built to divide.
We need to destroy the metaphorical barriers that have been built to separate us and connect with each other.
Can you feel that fire growing?
There is a sense of passion and energy stirring within us that we need to acknowledge and nurture.
We're standing on the edge of the event horizon,
We are at the point of no return, teetering between two extreme outcomes.
Moments before the Earth starts to flatline.
We are at a critical juncture where we need to act fast before everything collapses and stagnates.
Contributed by Henry V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.