echo
Architecture in Helsinki Lyrics


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Finally, let's go
To fault without your echo
Bouncing off the mountains like walls
Will crash without a cause

Have faith in me
Don't ask me why
Unrest in me
Don't pass me by

Echo echo
Echo echo echo
Echo echo echo
Echo echo echo

Find the darkness in your memory
I talk to them (?)
Let me drift towards what you're thinking
I'll meet you then

Find the darkness in your memory
I talk to them (?)
Let me drift towards what you're thinking
I'll meet you then

Have faith in me
Don't ask me why
Unrest in me
Don't pass me by





Echo echo echo
Echo echo echo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Architecture in Helsinki's Echo may come across as somewhat abstract, but with a little analysis, some deeper themes emerge. The song begins with the line "Finally, let's go," signaling the start of a journey or adventure. However, the second line poses a problem - "To fault without your echo." The word "fault" likely means failure or mistake, and without an "echo," there is no feedback or response to guide the journey. This is emphasized by the following lines, "Bouncing off the mountains like walls / Will crash without a cause." In other words, without an echo to bounce off and indicate direction, the journey will aimlessly crash into obstacles.


The next stanza begins with an appeal to "have faith in me." This could be directed towards a partner or friend, but could also be interpreted as a more general statement about trusting oneself on this journey. Despite this, the following line acknowledges an "unrest in me," indicating some degree of uncertainty or anxiety. The repetition of "echo echo" ties back to the difficulties encountered without an echo to guide one's path. The final stanza reinforces the idea of communicating and sharing experiences - "Find the darkness in your memory / I talk to them / Let me drift towards what you're thinking / I'll meet you then." The singer is expressing a willingness to connect and understand the other person's perspective, further emphasizing the importance of communication and echo-like feedback on this journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Finally, let's go
We should move forward now


To fault without your echo
It's better to fail knowing you were there than to succeed without your support


Bouncing off the mountains like walls
Our actions and words have consequences, and we need to be mindful of them


Will crash without a cause
Sometimes things just don't work out, even when we try our best


Have faith in me
Trust me, I can do this


Don't ask me why
There may not be a clear reason for my actions, but please support me anyway


Unrest in me
I'm feeling uneasy and uncertain


Don't pass me by
Don't abandon me or ignore my struggles


Echo echo
The echoes of our past actions continue to impact us


Echo echo echo
Our actions have a ripple effect and can impact others in ways we may not realize


Find the darkness in your memory
Reflect on those difficult and painful moments in your past


I talk to them (?)
I try to make sense of those memories and learn from them


Let me drift towards what you're thinking
I want to understand your perspective and thoughts


I'll meet you then
Let's come together and navigate through our struggles together




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Comments from YouTube:

Mαxιɳҽ℘

Me encanta esta canción..! ✨

Jean Leal

très bon cet album.

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