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 Empty Hourglass
Architects Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Do you remember?
Because I can't forget
The saddest story, of all that ever was, or will be
Laid out before me
A living heart attack
Play it back, play it back
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense
Past and future tense
Every moment is dead to me
Safe and sound, anywhere but here
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
Have you seen a future, filled with regret?
Breathe and count to ten
Start over again
You want to run away
Just let yourself decay
A living heart attack
Play it back, play it back
The empty hourglass
We're going nowhere fast
There's no more time to kill
If time is standing still
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense
Past and future tense
Every moment is dead to me
Safe and sound, anywhere but here
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
Play it back, play it back
Over and over again
Over and over again
The empty hourglass
We're going nowhere fast
There's no more time to kill
If time is standing still
"The Empty Hourglass" is a song by British metalcore band Architects, written from the perspective of someone who is emotionally dead and cannot move on from their painful memories. The opening lines "Every moment is dead to me, Do you remember? Because I can't forget" suggest that the singer is haunted by memories and unable to move forward. The song goes on to describe the sadness of a lost love and the emptiness that comes with being unable to move on. The lyrics "Take my eyes, I cannot see sense, Past and future tense, Every moment is dead to me" convey a sense of loss and a feeling that time has stopped.
The chorus "The empty hourglass, We're going nowhere fast, There's no more time to kill, If time is standing still" is a poignant reminder that time waits for no one and it is important to cherish every moment. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and futility in trying to hold onto time that has already passed. The overall theme of the song is one of heartbreak, loss, and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Every moment is dead to me
I feel no excitement or inspiration from my experiences.
Do you remember?
Can you recall a time when you had hope or enthusiasm?
Because I can't forget
I am constantly reminded of my disappointment and sorrow.
The saddest story, of all that ever was, or will be
My story is a tragedy that surpasses all others, in the past or future.
Laid out before me
My misery is displayed plainly in my life and my surroundings.
A living heart attack
My emotional pain is severe and ongoing, like a medical emergency.
Play it back, play it back
I am tormented by the memories and thoughts that cause my suffering.
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense
I am blinded by my feelings and cannot perceive the world objectively.
Past and future tense
I cannot enjoy the present moment because I am trapped by regrets of the past and fears of the future.
Safe and sound, anywhere but here
I long to escape my current circumstances and seek refuge anywhere else.
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me
I understand the reality of my situation perfectly, but it brings me no comfort or hope.
Have you seen a future, filled with regret?
Can you envision a future where your hopes are crushed and your dreams are unfulfilled?
Breathe and count to ten
Try to control your emotions and take a moment to calm down.
Start over again
Maybe you can start anew and find a better path forward.
You want to run away
You feel overwhelmed and tempted to escape your problems.
Just let yourself decay
Instead of confronting your issues, you allow yourself to succumb to despair and decay.
The empty hourglass
The time available to me is limited and I have not used it well.
We're going nowhere fast
Despite our efforts, we are not making progress and our situation remains stagnant.
There's no more time to kill
We cannot afford to waste any more time and must take action to fix our problems.
If time is standing still
We feel trapped and helpless, unable to make any progress despite the passage of time.
Over and over again
We are stuck in a cycle of misery and cannot escape its grasp.
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALEX DEAN, SAM CARTER, TOM SEARLE, DAN SEARLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adam Artz
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
Every moment is dead to me.
Do you remember? Because I can't forget.
The saddest story, of all that ever was, or will be.
Laid out before me. A living heart attack.
Play it back, play it back.
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense.
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me.
Safe and sound, anywhere but here.
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me.
Blegh!
It means nothing to me.
It means nothing to me.
Have you seen a future filled with regret?
Breathe and count to ten. Start over again.
You want to run away. Just let yourself decay.
A living heart attack. Play it back, play it back.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
The empty hourglass. We're going nowhere fast.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
There's no more time to kill, if time is standing still.
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense.
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me.
Safe and sound, anywhere but here.
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me.
Blegh!
It means nothing to me.
It means nothing to me.
Play it back, play it back.
Over and over again, over and over again.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
The empty hourglass. We're going nowhere fast.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
There's no more time to kill, if time is standing still.
David Gabriel
Every moment is dead to me
Do you remember?
Because I can't forget
The saddest story, of all that ever was, or will be
Laid out before me
A living heart attack
Play it back, play it back
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me
Safe and sound, anywhere but here
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
Have you seen a future, filled with regret?
Breathe and count to ten
Start over again
You want to run away
Just let yourself decay
A living heart attack
Play it back, play it back
The empty hourglass
We're going nowhere fast
There's no more time to kill
If time is standing still
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me
Safe and sound, anywhere but here
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
It means nothing to me
Play it back, play it back
Over and over again
Over and over again
The empty hourglass
We're going nowhere fast
There's no more time to kill
If time is standing still
Adam Artz
That's why I'm here.
Lyrics:
Every moment is dead to me.
Do you remember? Because I can't forget.
The saddest story, of all that ever was, or will be.
Laid out before me. A living heart attack.
Play it back, play it back.
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense.
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me.
Safe and sound, anywhere but here.
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me.
It means nothing to me.
Have you seen a future, filled with regret?
Breathe and count to ten. Start over again.
You want to run away. Just let yourself decay.
A living heart attack. Play it back, play it back.
The empty hourglass. We're going nowhere fast.
There's no more time to kill, if time is standing still.
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense.
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me.
Safe and sound, anywhere but here.
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me.
It means nothing to me.
Play it back, play it back.
Over and over again, over and over again.
The empty hourglass. We're going nowhere fast.
There's no more time to kill, if time is standing still.
Naturally Primal
This band needs more attention. Every song is worth a damn.
Cigarettes For Breakfast Est. 2016
these dudes get A LOT of attention, but still you are right. Architects 4 President, the make the world a better/more honest place!
DrainedToast
After realising Tom's death and now knowing his songs were him trying to cope with death almost brings me to my tears every song I hear. I love this band, they're my favorite band of all time. All the meanings there songs possess it's always kept me going....Tom will be deeply deeply missed....Rest in peace thank you for your music.....😭😭😭
Zachary Spence
That breakdown at 1:30 and the part leading up to it is a hidden gem in the album. Very powerful, very blegh at max volume.
Dup Dupix
When LF/LT came out, I did a broken hourglass tattoo on my forearm. The sand going out below through the broken glass. With the lyrics "The past is dead" from Youth Is Wasted On The Young.
And then I listened to this song when the album came out !
I had a premonition ! Architects lyrics really hit me. I have the same way of thinking as them.
Jarod Hillyard
Yeah I wanna see it too
Patrick Damacet
Dup Dupix can i see the tattoo?
Adam Artz
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
Every moment is dead to me.
Do you remember? Because I can't forget.
The saddest story, of all that ever was, or will be.
Laid out before me. A living heart attack.
Play it back, play it back.
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense.
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me.
Safe and sound, anywhere but here.
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me.
Blegh!
It means nothing to me.
It means nothing to me.
Have you seen a future filled with regret?
Breathe and count to ten. Start over again.
You want to run away. Just let yourself decay.
A living heart attack. Play it back, play it back.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
The empty hourglass. We're going nowhere fast.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
There's no more time to kill, if time is standing still.
Take my eyes, I cannot see sense.
Past and future tense. Every moment is dead to me.
Safe and sound, anywhere but here.
I see it crystal clear, but it means nothing to me.
Blegh!
It means nothing to me.
It means nothing to me.
Play it back, play it back.
Over and over again, over and over again.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
The empty hourglass. We're going nowhere fast.
Whoa oh whoa oh, whoa oh whoa oh oh.
There's no more time to kill, if time is standing still.
Tyler Leuschen
Looks like one god didn't abandon us :P
Aaradicatiøn
I love how you even added the blegh 😂