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Richmond, Virginia. Andrew Seymour - drums, percussion, vocals
Patrick Davis - bass guitar, vocals
Robbie Ludvigsen - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, programming, vocals
Gordon Phillips - vocals, baritone guitar
Architect
Downhaul Lyrics
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Could someone tell the architect
It's all coming down
Put together wrong
You built it up too tall
And now you can't get it back
And I'm burning up
Like the way your voice still rings
As I try to sleep, each night
And it's bad enough
That I wake up sicker every morning
Knowing you won't check up on me now
And you don't
Even in my fever my dreams
Your conscience drags against the seams
That I just can't unravel
You tied it up too tight
Now every almost every night's
Another tangle that I can't handle
And I'm trying to get back
To the things I loved four years ago
But they just seem to ring so hollow now
And it's been a long time
Since I had to truly stand on my own feet
And try to prop myself back up
And I can't
Cause I'm trying to rest, just to rest
Already foreclosed my chance to dream
Which is for the best, it's for the best
Cause I've been splitting at the seams
And I still can't level
With the odds of meeting you when I fall asleep
Where I can't hide, my eyes have dried
It's just this tempest in my chest
So I stay awake, knowing you wait
With all my twisted memories of what we had
My recollection still won't serve me in the end
As I try to filter, things that happened
From what I built them up to be in my own head
The architect of all this sordid tapestry
And I can't
The lyrics of Downhaul's song "Architect" tell a poignant and introspective story of longing, pain, and inner turmoil. The singer begins by expressing a sense of frustration towards an unseen architect, metaphorically referencing a relationship or situation that has crumbled due to being "put together wrong." The architect is urged to acknowledge that everything is falling apart and cannot be salvaged, as they built it up too tall and now face the consequences of their actions. This imagery speaks to the regrets and consequences of mistakes made in relationships or endeavors that have led to irreparable damage.
The lyrics then shift to a more personal and emotional perspective as the singer reflects on their own struggles and heartache. Feelings of burnout and anguish emerge as they grapple with memories of a past love or connection that continues to haunt them. The emotional weight of longing for someone who has seemingly moved on is palpable, as the singer describes waking up each morning feeling progressively worse, knowing that the other person will not be there for them. This sense of abandonment and unrequited feelings adds a layer of vulnerability and raw emotion to the narrative.
As the song progresses, the singer delves deeper into their internal struggles and emotional turmoil. Dreams become fragmented and haunted by the ghost of the past, symbolized by the haunting presence of the other person's conscience. The inability to untangle the complexities of the relationship or situation further exacerbates the singer's feelings of confusion and helplessness. The emotional toll of trying to navigate through the tangled mess of emotions and memories is vividly portrayed, painting a picture of inner chaos and unrest.
The lyrics culminate in a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a broken relationship or past experiences. The singer grapples with the bittersweet memories and distorted perceptions of what once was, acknowledging the role they played as the architect of their own suffering. The inability to reconcile the past with the present, and the lingering pain of unmet expectations and shattered illusions, create a sense of resignation and acceptance. As the song closes, there is a sense of unresolved closure and the realization that the singer must come to terms with their own flawed perceptions and emotions in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Without a touch of disrespect
Beginning with a sense of politeness and consideration
Could someone tell the architect
Asking for guidance from the creator
It's all coming down
Everything is falling apart
Put together wrong
Constructed improperly
You built it up too tall
Overestimated and now facing consequences
And now you can't get it back
Unable to revert to the previous state
And I'm burning up
Feeling intense emotions and distress
Over all these little things
Struggling with minor issues that have a big impact
Like the way your voice still rings
Remembering a significant aspect of a relationship
As I try to sleep, each night
Finding it hard to rest due to distressing thoughts
And it's bad enough
Already dealing with a difficult situation
That I wake up sicker every morning
Physical and emotional health deteriorating
Knowing you won't check up on me now
Accepting the lack of concern from the other person
And you don't
Confirmation of the absence of care
Even in my fever my dreams
Even in a delirious state, thoughts revolve around the person
Your conscience drags against the seams
Feeling guilt and remorse creating tension
That I just can't unravel
Unable to understand or resolve the conflict
You tied it up too tight
Creating a situation that is difficult to escape
Now every almost every night's
Frequent occurrence of distress and turmoil
Another tangle that I can't handle
Struggling to cope with the emotional entanglement
And I'm trying to get back
Making an effort to return to a previous state
To the things I loved four years ago
Revisiting past interests and emotions
But they just seem to ring so hollow now
Past joys now feel empty and meaningless
And it's been a long time
Acknowledging the significant passage of time
Since I had to truly stand on my own feet
Facing personal challenges independently
And try to prop myself back up
Struggling to regain stability and strength
And I can't
Admitting defeat and inability to overcome obstacles
Cause I'm trying to rest, just to rest
Seeking peace and respite from turmoil
Already foreclosed my chance to dream
Dreams and aspirations ruined or lost
Which is for the best, it's for the best
Accepting that it is better this way
Cause I've been splitting at the seams
Struggling and falling apart mentally
And I still can't level
Unable to find balance or stability
With the odds of meeting you when I fall asleep
The desire to see the person even in dreams
Where I can't hide, my eyes have dried
Suffering in plain view and feeling emotionally drained
It's just this tempest in my chest
Feeling turmoil and unrest in the heart
So I stay awake, knowing you wait
Choosing to remain sleepless out of longing
With all my twisted memories of what we had
Reflecting on a distorted version of the past relationship
My recollection still won't serve me in the end
Realizing that memories cannot provide closure
As I try to filter, things that happened
Attempting to separate reality from imagination
From what I built them up to be in my own head
Acknowledging the distorted perception created in own mind
The architect of all this sordid tapestry
The creator of the tangled mess of emotions and memories
And I can't
Expressing helplessness and frustration
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Gordon Phillips
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