Archive was formed by Londoners Darius Keeler and Danny Griffiths in 1994 and began as an electronica project. At the beginning, they mixed Bristol-style, Massive Attack, Portishead with Rap. The first album of the band, Londinium released in 1996 (with Roya Arab and Rosko John as guest vocalists). The second album, Take my Head, (which the band hates) was released in 1999 (with a new guest vocalist Suzanne Wooder), it is much more melodic than Londinium. The first song of the album, You Make Me Feel, illustrates this change in the Archive's music. After being dropped by their label and more changes in the lineup, the band seemed to hit its stride on the third album You All Look The Same To Me (2002), featuring singer Craig Walker (formerly of Power of Dreams), which took a decided turn toward more progressive music (with some Progressive Rock influences, notably Pink Floyd whose indelible influence is audible on tracks such as 'Finding it so Hard' and 'Again'), while still maintaining electronic elements. The band saw growing popularity and critical acclaim, especially in France, Greece, Germany and Poland. After recording two more artistically—but not too commercially—successful albums, Michel Vaillant (2003) and Noise (2004), Walker left the band for reasons the band and he will not talk about. The project continued on as a Collective, with new vocalists, Pollard Berrier and Dave Pen. In May 2006 they released the album Lights with Pollard Berrier on lead vocals, who is also a member/guest member of the innovative group, "Bauchklang" - a completely vocal beat-box (Vocal Groove) group based in Vienna, Austria. Archive released a live album, entitled,Live at Paris Zenith, in May, 2007 - which was recorded on January 20th, 2007 at the sold out Zentih Arena in Paris. Rolling Stone called it, "The best live album ever made." Archive continues to tour and is working on a number of forthcoming releases in the near future.
Archive are a Collective, not a band.
End of Our Days
Archive Lyrics
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I can't believe I am drowning somehow
Fall to my knees
I need peace from the sound
Sounds are deceiving
My love of your pain
Look to the crowd
Love never hides when it wants to be found
All we can know this has to be now
Say you'd never sing
Something so beautiful
I am your dream
Tell me I am everything you'll ever need
I'm for you
Time is the key
Give me your heart
And you'll see what I see
Turning in circles to find what you seek
This is the feeling I want to release
Take all my pain
I am just a soul to be lost in your hate
Take me wherever your spirit will fade
I will be with you till the end of our days
Holding me down
I can't believe I am drowning somehow
Fall to my knees
I need peace from the sound
Sounds are deceiving
My love of your pain
Look to the crowd
Searching for something to turn us around
Love never hides when it wants to be found
All we can know this has to be now
This is the time to be taking around
This is the night I will cause it somehow
I'm taking the feeling I come from your pain
And turning it all into something to gain
Hurt doesn't show when it's trying to rain
Feelings are all that we have to be sane
Running I'm running the fight to get free
Taking the only thing thats left of me
The song "End of Our Days" by Archive is a melancholic and emotional track that delves into themes of love, pain, and searching for meaning. The opening lines of the song, "Holding me down, I can't believe I am drowning somehow, fall to my knees, I need peace from the sound" creates a sense of helplessness and despair in the listener. The line "my love of your pain" suggests that the singer of the song is deeply in love with someone who is experiencing pain, perhaps a lover or a close friend.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more hopeful as the singer searches for a way to turn things around. They look to the crowd for something to give them strength and hope that love will find a way. The line "Take all my pain, I am just a soul to be lost in your hate, take me wherever your spirit will fade, I will be with you till the end of our days" is particularly poignant, as it shows the singer's willingness to suffer alongside the person they love, no matter what.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need to act now. The bridge of the song, with the lines "This is the time to be taking around, this is the night I will cause it somehow, I'm taking the feeling I come from your pain and turning it all into something to gain" shows a determination on the part of the singer to turn their pain into something positive. The final line of the song, "running I'm running the fight to get free, taking the only thing that's left of me" suggests that the singer is willing to fight for what they believe in, even if it means sacrificing themselves along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding me down
I feel trapped and unable to move, as if something is preventing me from breaking free from a difficult situation.
I can't believe I am drowning somehow
I don't understand how my situation has gotten so bad that I feel like I'm sinking and can't find a way out.
Fall to my knees
I am overwhelmed and desperate, and feel like I need to surrender to the overwhelming force that is causing me pain.
I need peace from the sound
I am seeking some sort of calm or silence in order to escape from the noise and chaos of my surroundings.
Sounds are deceiving
The noises I hear around me are not necessarily a trustworthy indication of what's happening in reality.
My love of your pain
I care for you deeply and wish to help you through your own struggles, even if it causes me additional pain and difficulty.
Look to the crowd
I am trying to find help or support from others, rather than facing my situation alone.
Searching for something to turn us around
I am hoping to find some sort of solution or way out of our current difficult situation.
Love never hides when it wants to be found
True love is always visible and available, and not something that can be hidden or difficult to find.
All we can know this has to be now
We must act quickly and decisively in order to address our problems and find a solution.
Say you'd never sing
You previously claimed that you would never express your feelings or be vulnerable.
Something so beautiful
However, what you're saying now is incredibly beautiful and meaningful to me.
I am your dream
I am the manifestation of your deepest desires and aspirations.
Tell me I am everything you'll ever need
You can rely on me completely and I will be there for you no matter what.
I'm for you
I am on your side and will support you through whatever challenges we face together.
Time is the key
It is only a matter of time before we can find a way to escape this difficult situation.
Give me your heart
Open up to me and let me in, so that we can face our problems together.
And you'll see what I see
If you trust me and allow me to help you, you will come to understand the situation as I do.
Turning in circles to find what you seek
You are searching frantically for answers and solutions, but the situation is only becoming more complicated and confusing.
This is the feeling I want to release
I want to express my deepest emotions and share them with the world, in the hopes that I can find some sort of release and relief from my pain.
Take all my pain
I am willing to suffer through my own pain and difficulty if it means that I can help you through yours.
I am just a soul to be lost in your hate
I am willing to put myself at risk, even if it means that you may hate me or turn against me.
Take me wherever your spirit will fade
I am willing to follow you anywhere, even if it means facing further challenges or difficulties.
I will be with you till the end of our days
No matter what happens, I will never leave your side and will always be there to support and care for you.
This is the time to be taking around
We must take action now, in order to address our problems and find a solution.
This is the night I will cause it somehow
Tonight is a crucial opportunity for us to change our fate and find a way out of our difficult situation, and I will do everything in my power to make that happen.
I'm taking the feeling I come from your pain
I am using my own emotions and experiences to try and empathize with the pain you're going through, and find a way to ease it.
And turning it all into something to gain
Rather than succumbing to our pain and despair, we can use it as an opportunity to grow and learn valuable life lessons.
Hurt doesn't show when it's trying to rain
When we're going through a tough time, it can be difficult to express our emotions and let others know how much we're hurting.
Feelings are all that we have to be sane
In order to maintain our mental and emotional health, it's important that we are able to express our true feelings and emotions to others.
Running I'm running the fight to get free
I am fighting against the forces that are holding me back and preventing me from being truly free and happy.
Taking the only thing that's left of me
In order to move forward and find happiness, I must leave behind the things that are holding me back and focus entirely on the present moment.
Contributed by Gabriel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elsagk223
Holding me down
I can't believe I am drowning somehow
Fall to my knees
I need peace from the sound
Sounds are deceiving
My love of your pain
Look to the crowd
Searching for something to turn us around
Love never hides when it wants to be found
All we can know this has to be now
Say you would never sing
Something so beautiful I am your dream
Tell me I am everything you'll ever need
I am for you
Time is the key
Give me your heart
And you will see what I see
Turning in circles to find what you seek
This is the feeling I want to release
Take all my pain
I am just a soul to be lost in your hate
Take me wherever your spirit will fade
I will be with you till the end of our days
Holding me down
I can't believe I am drowning somehow
Fall to my knees
I need peace from the sound
Sounds are deceiving
My love of your pain
Look to the crowd
Searching for something to turn us around
Love never hides when it wants to be found
All we can know this has to be now
This is the time to be taking around
This is the night I will cause it somehow
I am taking the feeling I come from your pain
And turning it all into something to gain
Hurt doesn't show when it's trying to rain
Feelings are all that we have to be sane
Running I'm running the fight to get free
Taking the only thing thats left of me
@callilf1404
This is what I can hear :
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Holding me down
I can't believe I am drowning somehow
Fall to my knees I need peace from the sounds
Sounds are deceiving my love of your pain
Look to the crowd
Searching for something to turn us around
Love never hides when it wants to be found
All we can know is this has to be now
Say you've never seen
Something so beautiful I am your dream
Tell me I'm everything you'll ever need
I'm for you
Time is the key
Give me your heart and you'll see what I see
Turning in circles to find what you seek
This is the feeling I want to release
Take all my pain
I'm just a soul to be lost in your haze
Take me wherever your spirit will fade
I'll be with you till the end of our days
Holding me down
I can't believe I am drowning somehow
Fall to my knees I need peace from the sounds
Sounds are deceiving my love of your pain
Look to the crowd
Searching for something to turn us around
Love never hides when it wants to be found
All we can know is this has to be now
This is the time to be taking a vow
This is the line I will cross it somehow
I'm taking the feeling I caught from your pain
And turning it all into something to gain
Hurt doesn't show when it's trying to reign
Feelings are all that we have to be sane
Running, I'm running the fight to get free
Taking the only thing that's left of me
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@anbenfu2092
I want to thank CD Red Project a million times for introducing this amazing band to me
@salliewilliams962
Bob Dylan
@jairgarcia3864
Same here
@KilgoreTrout69
Where did they use Archive song?
@HeliosEclipsed
Adam Becker the first teaser trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 used Bullets to tremendous effect
@52033Myszkin
It's CD Projekt Red (not Project). It's because CD Projekt is a Polish company and in Polish language 'projekt' means project :)
@MaxMax-fb9qy
I Just can't stop to listen to this masterpiece
@jtno2
1:07 the most epic 'so' ever sung in a song.
@Nyo_Archives
Je suis content.
@zcstrife
haha