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.
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Architects Lyrics
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But we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow
And see the world as it oughta be
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Delete another day
This path is growing kinda narrow
With rotten roses all the way
No guarantees it'll carry me
Nobody ordered me to swallow
I wanna know are we the bow or the arrow?
Go take a dive where the waters are shallow
We can swim the undertow
Swim the undertow
Swim the undertow
No betting on tomorrow
But we all love a tragedy (but we all love a tragedy)
Come drown in our sorrow
And see the world as it oughta be (and see the world as it oughta be)
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it oughta be (come see the world as it oughta be)
Delete another day
We saw the flaw right from the get-go (get-go)
Who knew the hell we had to pay? (Pay)
We like to please 'cause we're devotees
Hopefully God is at the gallows
I wanna know are we the bow or the arrow?
Go take a dive where the waters are shallow
We can swim the undertow
Swim the undertow
Swim the undertow
No betting on tomorrow
But we all love a tragedy (but we all love a tragedy)
Come drown in our sorrow
And see the world as it oughta be (and see the world as it oughta be)
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it oughta be (come see the world as it oughta be)
Delete another day
God save our souls
Let's take the flame and hold it closer to the fuse
We're well aware that we've got everything to lose
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
We kick the habit then we let the fire loose
It doesn't matter when there's water at the roots
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
Let's take the flame and hold it closer to the fuse
We're well aware that we've got everything to lose
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know" (God save us all)
We kick the habit then we let the fire loose
It doesn't matter when there's water at the roots
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
No betting on tomorrow
But we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow
And see the world as it oughta be
The lyrics of Architects's song "Doomscrolling" delve into themes of existential dread, societal disillusionment, and the human tendency to be drawn towards tragedy and negativity. The opening lines "No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy" suggest a fatalistic outlook on life, where there is a lack of faith in the future but an almost morbid fascination with tragic events. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing a sense of hopelessness and inevitability.
The chorus "Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow, keep loading, nothing here is hallowed" makes a direct reference to the modern phenomenon of "doomscrolling," the act of endlessly scrolling through negative news and content online. The lyrics reflect a sense of being consumed by the darkness and weight of the world, unable to escape from the constant influx of negativity. The mention of deleting another day could symbolize a desire to escape from this cycle of despair, even momentarily.
As the song progresses, the lyrics question the nature of humanity and our place in the grand scheme of things. The line "I wanna know are we the bow or the arrow?" suggests a contemplation on whether we are in control of our own destinies or merely pawns in a larger game. The reference to swimming the undertow can be interpreted as navigating through difficult and turbulent times, struggling to stay afloat amidst the chaos and uncertainty.
The repeated refrain of "No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy" underscores a sense of resignation and acceptance of the darker aspects of life. The plea for God to save our souls at the end of the song reflects a sense of desperation and a yearning for some form of redemption or salvation. Overall, "Doomscrolling" paints a bleak yet thought-provoking picture of the human condition, urging listeners to confront the harsh realities of the world while also questioning their own agency and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
No betting on tomorrow
We should not rely on the future for certain outcomes
But we all love a tragedy
Despite knowing it leads to pain, we are drawn to tragic events
Come drown in our sorrow
Join us in feeling the depths of our sadness
And see the world as it oughta be
Witness the world in the way it should be
Delete another day
Remove another day from our lives
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Scrolling endlessly through negative news, overshadowed by a sense of darkness
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Continuously consuming content that holds no sacredness
Come see the world as it oughta be (come see the world as it oughta be)
Experience the world as it should truly exist
This path is growing kinda narrow
Our choices are becoming limited and restricted
With rotten roses all the way
Despite the beauty of roses, they are decaying along our journey
No guarantees it'll carry me
There is no promise that this path will support or guide me
Nobody ordered me to swallow
I was not commanded to accept everything without question
I wanna know are we the bow or the arrow?
Do we control our direction like a bow, or are we passively propelled like an arrow?
Go take a dive where the waters are shallow
Explore the surface-level aspects of life without delving deeper
We can swim the undertow
We have the ability to navigate the unseen currents of life
God save our souls
A plea for divine intervention to protect our inner beings
Let's take the flame and hold it closer to the fuse
Let's embrace the danger and bring it closer to its source of ignition
We're well aware that we've got everything to lose
Acknowledging the high stakes and potential loss in our actions
We're singing, 'We don't wanna know'
Expressing a desire to remain ignorant of certain truths
We kick the habit then we let the fire loose
Breaking away from our routines and allowing chaos to unfold
It doesn't matter when there's water at the roots
External influences cannot dampen the underlying cause of a problem
No betting on tomorrow
Once again emphasizing the uncertainty of the future
But we all love a tragedy
Reiterating our attraction to events marked by suffering
Come drown in our sorrow
Immersing oneself in the shared grief of humanity
And see the world as it oughta be
Glimpsing the ideal vision of the world we aspire to see
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alex Anthony Dean, Daniel Joseph Searle, Joshua Middleton, Sam Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it oughta be
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it oughta be
Delete another day
This path is growing kinda narrow
With rotten roses all the way
No guarantees it'll carry me, nobody ordered me to swallow
I wanna know, are we the bow or the arrow?
Go take a dive where the waters are shallow
We can swim the undertow
Swim the undertow, swim the undertow
No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, at beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
We saw the flaw right from the get-go
Who knew the hell we had to pay?
We like to please 'cause we're devotees
Hopefully, God is at the gallows
I wanna know, are we the bow or the arrow?
Go take a dive where the waters are shallow
We can swim the undertow
Swim the undertow, swim the undertow
No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
God, save our souls
Let's take the flame and hold it closer to the fuse
We're well aware that we've got everything to lose
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
We kick the habit, then we let the fire loose
It doesn't matter when there's water at the roots
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
Let's take the flame and hold it closer to the fuse
We're well aware that we've got everything to lose
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
God, save our souls
We kick the habit, then we let the fire loose
It doesn't matter when there's water at the roots
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it ought to be
@cantervice
The most underrated song on the album. Thanks for giving it a little extra attention with a lyric video ☺
@adenentertainment7365
👀
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No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it oughta be
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it oughta be
Delete another day
This path is growing kinda narrow
With rotten roses all the way
No guarantees it'll carry me, nobody ordered me to swallow
I wanna know, are we the bow or the arrow?
Go take a dive where the waters are shallow
We can swim the undertow
Swim the undertow, swim the undertow
No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, at beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
We saw the flaw right from the get-go
Who knew the hell we had to pay?
We like to please 'cause we're devotees
Hopefully, God is at the gallows
I wanna know, are we the bow or the arrow?
Go take a dive where the waters are shallow
We can swim the undertow
Swim the undertow, swim the undertow
No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
Doomscrolling, sat beneath my shadow
Keep loading, nothing here is hallowed, oh
Come see the world as it ought to be
Delete another day
God, save our souls
Let's take the flame and hold it closer to the fuse
We're well aware that we've got everything to lose
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
We kick the habit, then we let the fire loose
It doesn't matter when there's water at the roots
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
Let's take the flame and hold it closer to the fuse
We're well aware that we've got everything to lose
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
God, save our souls
We kick the habit, then we let the fire loose
It doesn't matter when there's water at the roots
We're singing, "We don't wanna know"
"We don't wanna know, we don't wanna know"
No betting on tomorrow, but we all love a tragedy
Come drown in our sorrow and see the world as it ought to be
@fanrosefabrose9457
Really wish people would start giving Dan his credit for his songwriting. It's obviously not like Tom's more allegorical, point the finger to the big guy approach however it still has a place.
Dan has more of a down to earth, self reflective tone that emphasizes looking at yourself before judging the world. It's reminiscent to songs like 'Castle In the Air' and 'Follow The Water'. We really get best of both worlds with the Searle brothers
@homerdj0nt974
well, i guess before daybreaker it was sam who wrote lyrics, so i guess follow the water was him who wrote it. Yea, I love dan's lyrics just as much as I loved Tom's
@xMarik96
This song and Burn Down My House have been on repeat for me every day since the album dropped. I just love hearing the line "Come see the world as it oughta be".
@hrynechko
Tear gas is too not bad song
@JuanCruzFabi
If Architects releases a song that starts with "Doom" you know it's gonna be gold
@Chinx313
"Doomgold"
@PARZUCH
True 💪😎