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 Blues
Architects Lyrics
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It was from there that we all grew
Framed in space, our first home
All those beating hearts that were made of stone
We were disaster built from flesh and bone
Their bodies made a mountain, a ladder to the stars
When they reached up to the sun, it only left them with scars
So they stood back and watched their bitterness grow
They couldn't tell the cure from disease
They no longer knew their want from their need
They fucked the future, forgot the past
Nothing built was built to last
A common ground, now we see
That connected us like the land and the sea
That distant blue, that's me and you
It was from there that we all grew
Framed in space, our first home
All those beating hearts that were made of stone
We were disaster built from flesh and bone
Caught in a web, don't struggle free
This is all we've got, so just let it be
If we save ourselves, we'll feel so small
We'll ask ourselves why we cared at all
Caught in a web, don't struggle free
This is all we've got, so just let it be
If we save ourselves, we'll feel so small
Ask ourselves why we cared at all
Why we cared at all
"The Blues" by Architects is a powerful song that tries to explore the human connection with the universe as a whole. The song tries to draw similarities between the vastness of the universe and human emotions. The opening lines of the song "That distant blue, that's me and you, it was from there that we all grew" suggest that the universe is vast and endless, but it's essential to understand that all humans were born from the same blue planet. The song suggests that humans somehow find a common ground that connects them like the land and sea.
The song then delves into the notion that humans are disaster built from flesh and bone, suggesting that humans are flawed beings, and no one is perfect. The lines "All the saints and the sinners will reap what they sow, so they stood back and watched their bitterness grow" suggest that humans tend to struggle with their emotions and fail to distinguish what is right and wrong. In the end, they self-destruct themselves, and the bitterness grows inside them.
The song ends with the lines "Caught in a web, don't struggle free, this is all we've got, so just let it be. If we save ourselves, we'll feel so small, ask ourselves why we cared at all," suggesting that humans should not struggle for their place in the vast universe but embrace it. The song is a reminder that humans may be small in the universe, but they can find solace in the fact that they all come from the same blue planet.
Line by Line Meaning
That distant blue, that's me and you
Our origin lies far away, in the vastness of space, yet we are connected.
It was from there that we all grew
Our existence began in the universe, and we are all a product of it.
Framed in space, our first home
The universe is where everything we know has originated.
All those beating hearts that were made of stone
Despite our seemingly hard exterior, we are all fragile inside.
We were disaster built from flesh and bone
Our existence is full of potential disasters, but we have the strength to overcome them.
Their bodies made a mountain, a ladder to the stars
Human bodies, when united and working together, have the power to reach great heights.
When they reached up to the sun, it only left them with scars
The pursuit of greatness often comes with sacrifices and scars that may be permanent.
All the saints and the sinners will reap what they sow
Our actions determine the consequences we will receive, whether good or bad.
So they stood back and watched their bitterness grow
Instead of learning from their mistakes, they allowed their resentment to grow and fester.
They couldn't tell the cure from disease
Confusion and uncertainty clouded their judgment, leading to poor decisions and regret.
They no longer knew their want from their need
Their desires became blurred and indistinguishable, causing them to lose sight of what was truly important.
They fucked the future, forgot the past
Their actions negatively impacted the future while disregarding the lessons of the past.
Nothing built was built to last
Their disregard for longevity resulted in a short-sightedness that ultimately led to destruction.
A common ground, now we see
We are all connected by the same roots and values, despite our differences.
That connected us like the land and the sea
The unity and oneness we share is as strong as the bond between the land and the sea.
Caught in a web, don't struggle free
We are all a part of this complex web of existence, and fighting against it is futile.
This is all we've got, so just let it be
We should accept the world as it is and make the most of it, instead of trying to change what cannot be changed.
If we save ourselves, we'll feel so small
We should prioritize the greater good over our own individual desires, as making a difference will make us feel more fulfilled.
We'll ask ourselves why we cared at all
In the end, we will wonder why we ever cared about ourselves more than the world around us.
Why we cared at all
We will question our selfishness and come to realize the importance of selflessness.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEX ANTHONY DEAN, DANIEL JOSEPH SEARLE, SAMUEL DAVID CARTER, THOMAS DUNCAN SEARLE
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