The Devil Is Near
Architects Lyrics
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They live this day and night.
This is sacrifice, no fucking compromise.
Hey, hey
They have the heart to resist.
While the hunters hunt, they will persist.
This is where tragedy is bought and sold.
You know they're here when the water is red.
Our fading life support is hanging by a thread.
A message etched on broken ships.
Hey, hey
They live this day and night.
This is sacrifice, no fucking compromise.
Hey, hey
They have the heart to resist.
While the hunters hunt, they will persist.
And you can hear them cry, they're calling out,
To their mother lost, she's bleeding out.
She's bleeding out.
Their innocence is heaven sent.
Their malevolence, it will not relent.
A graveyard sits upon the shore.
They won't swim together anymore.
The tide will rush with waves of fear.
Selling souls, the devil is near.
The tide will rush in waves of fear.
Selling souls, the devil is near.
The devil is near.
"If we're gonna survive on this planet, we have to
Respect the rights of all those species to survive.
'Cause we need them more than they need us."
A message etched on broken ships.
We'll be here til corruption quits.
There is a voice, though they cannot speak.
Not yet ready to admit defeat.
You can hear them cry, they're calling out,
To their mother lost, she's bleeding out.
You can hear them cry, they're calling out,
To their mother lost, she's bleeding out.
Their tragedy is bought and sold.
It seems their pain is worth it's weight in gold.
The song "The Devil is Near" by Architects is a powerful critique on human disregard for nature and the consequences we have to face for our actions. The lyrics speak of a tragic scene where innocent lives are lost due to the greed and selfishness of humans. The opening lines, "They live this day and night. This is sacrifice, no fucking compromise," suggest that these innocent beings are constantly fighting to survive in a world that doesn't care about their existence. They are willing to go to any lengths to resist the hunters who seek to harm them.
The chorus, "Hey, hey. They have the heart to resist. While the hunters hunt, they will persist," reinforces the idea that these beings are resilient and won't give up without a fight. However, their struggle is often ignored by humans who choose to prioritize their own desires over the wellbeing of other species. The image of "broken ships" with an etched message is a powerful metaphor for the state of our planet, and the need for us to act before it's too late.
The final lines, "Their tragedy is bought and sold. It seems their pain is worth it's weight in gold," convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. It suggests that the suffering of these innocent beings is often ignored by those in power, who prioritize profit over compassion. The song is a call to action for us to take responsibility for our actions and do our part to protect the planet and all its inhabitants.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey
They live this day and night.
This is a group that lives and breathes their values around the clock.
This is sacrifice, no fucking compromise.
They are committed to their values and won't back down.
Hey, hey
They have the heart to resist.
While the hunters hunt, they will persist.
They have the strength to fight against those who try to defeat them.
This is where tragedy is bought and sold.
Tragedy and pain can be monetized in this place.
It seems their pain is worth it's weight in gold.
The pain and suffering of these people is being exploited and profited from.
You know they're here when the water is red.
Our fading life support is hanging by a thread.
Their presence is marked by the blood they spill, and our life support is in danger.
A message etched on broken ships.
A warning from those who have come before and failed.
And you can hear them cry, they're calling out,
To their mother lost, she's bleeding out.
She's bleeding out.
The people are in pain, and their environment is dying.
Their innocence is heaven sent.
Their malevolence, it will not relent.
This is a group of people with both a pure and a fierce spirit.
A graveyard sits upon the shore.
They won't swim together anymore.
The cost of their struggle is the loss of their unity and togetherness.
The tide will rush with waves of fear.
Selling souls, the devil is near.
There is danger coming, and people are at risk of losing their souls and values.
The tide will rush in waves of fear.
Selling souls, the devil is near.
The devil is near.
The threat of danger is imminent.
"If we're gonna survive on this planet, we have to
Respect the rights of all those species to survive.
'Cause we need them more than they need us."
We must prioritize and respect the needs of other species for our own survival.
We'll be here til corruption quits.
They will continue fighting for their values until corruption is eradicated.
There is a voice, though they cannot speak.
Not yet ready to admit defeat.
Even in the face of defeat, there is still hope and strength.
Their tragedy is bought and sold.
It seems their pain is worth it's weight in gold.
Their struggle is exploited and monetized for others' gain.
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALEX ANTHONY DEAN, DANIEL JOSEPH SEARLE, SAMUEL DAVID CARTER, THOMAS DUNCAN SEARLE
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George Navarro
Hey, hey... They live this day and night.
This is sacrifice, no fucking compromise.
Hey, hey... They have the heart to resist.
While the hunters hunt, they will persist.
This is where tragedy is bought and sold.
It seems their pain is worth it's weight in gold.
You know they're here when the water is red.
Our fading life support is hanging by a thread.
A message etched on broken ships.
Hey, hey... They live this day and night.
This is sacrifice, no fucking compromise.
Hey, hey... They have the heart to resist.
While the hunters hunt, they will persist.
And you can hear them cry, they're calling out,
to their mother lost, she's bleeding out.
...she's bleeding out.
Their innocence is heaven sent.
Their malevolence, it will not relent.
A graveyard sits upon the shore.
They won't swim together anymore.
The tide will rush with waves of fear.
Selling souls, the devil is near.
The tide will rush in waves of fear.
Selling souls, the devil is near.
...the devil is near.
"If we're gonna survive on this planet, we have to
respect the rights of all those species to survive.
Cause we need them more than they need us."
A message etched on broken ships.
We'll be here til corruption quits.
There is a voice, though they cannot speak.
Not yet ready to admit defeat.
You can hear them cry, they're calling out,
to their mother lost, she's bleeding out.
You can hear them cry, they're calling out,
to their mother lost, she's bleeding out.
Their tragedy is bought and sold.
It seems their pain is worth it's weight in gold.
RideWideMx
That riff on 1:05 gives me insane chills
Avrian O'Brien
Great music, great people, great cause
These lads rule
adammusic21
Solid drumming!! Take away the vocals Architects is still very enjoyable to listen too as an instrumental band. Sam Carter is just the giant icing on the cake!!
Yung Padawan
WE NEED THEM MORE THAN THEY NEED US
Justin K
Ethical egoism
Yung Padawan
yeah i see where you're coming from. I've not listened to these guys in 3 years anyway cheers for reminding me of their existence i might give hollow crown a spin now
Fluffs
I suppose that's a whole different discussion, I'm just implying that the rest of the song doesn't focus on our condition. It tries to extend that to other species as well, whereas the quote is like a step back from it.
Yung Padawan
self-preservation is universal and intrinsic so you can't criticize us for acting on it man. Besides the song is full of sanctimony anyway
Fluffs
Compassion has to come from the heart, not just as a result of our own desire to survive. I believe that quote actually spoils the entire song
Brian McGraw
this song makes me want to go free all the gold fish at petsmart