The Architect
Fit For A King feat. Matty Mullins Lyrics

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I sat here watching it all unfold, and it kills me to have seen us lose control.
Turn the clocks back. (Am I the only one that changed?) I know we′ve got it in ourselves to take control.
Turn the clocks back.
I know that we can change.
I know we must change.
I will return and I will rebuild.
I've been sent away to find myself in the darkness, to tell me that I can wait.
We must find ourselves tonight.

I will rebuild this faith from the ground up, mark my words, I will rebuild.
Turn the clocks back (Am I the only one that changed?) I know we′ve got it in ourselves to turn this around.
Turn the clocks back, return to the beginning and start again.
All I leave in my path is destruction.
Hell has opened its gates for me.
Crooked is the path that I lead.
Telling myself I can make it and that I'm not in over my head.
The fire has come to consume me (rebuild).
Created in beauty and molded by corruption, I am pathetic.

I've been sent away to find myself in the darkness, to tell me that I can wait.
We must find ourselves tonight.

Overall Meaning

The song "The Architect" by Fit For A King feat. Matty Mullins talks about rebuilding oneself and starting fresh. The lyrics, "I sat here watching it all unfold, and it kills me to have seen us lose control" suggest that the singer witnessed something happen that was out of their control and it had a negative impact on them. However, they believe that they can turn things around by going back to the beginning and changing themselves. The line "I've been sent away to find myself in the darkness, to tell me that I can wait" could signify that the singer may have taken some time to reflect on themselves and how they can improve. They also acknowledge that they have caused destruction and that they have had some struggles on their journey.

The idea of rebuilding is further emphasized in the line "I will rebuild this faith from the ground up, mark my words, I will rebuild." This is a confident declaration of the singer's determination to turn things around. The chorus, "Turn the clocks back, return to the beginning and start again" is a call to start over and make things right.

Overall, the song is an uplifting message about self-improvement and change. It shows that even when things seem bleak, it's possible to rebuild and start fresh.

Line by Line Meaning

I sat here watching it all unfold, and it kills me to have seen us lose control.
I witnessed everything unfold before me and it pains me to see us lose control of the situation.

Turn the clocks back. (Am I the only one that changed?) I know we′ve got it in ourselves to take control.
Let's go back to the past and reflect on the changes we have undergone. We have the ability to take charge.

I know that we can change.
I am certain that we have the capacity to change our circumstances.

I know we must change.
It is essential that we bring about a change in ourselves.

I will return and I will rebuild.
I will make a comeback and reconstruct what has been damaged.

I've been sent away to find myself in the darkness, to tell me that I can wait.
I have been removed from my usual environment to reflect on my situation and wait for the right moment.

We must find ourselves tonight.
It is imperative that we seek clarity and self-discovery as soon as possible.

I will rebuild this faith from the ground up, mark my words, I will rebuild.
I will re-establish my trust and confidence from scratch, I am determined to make it happen.

Turn the clocks back (Am I the only one that changed?) I know we′ve got it in ourselves to turn this around.
Let's take a step back and assess the situation. We can surely reverse the course of events.

Turn the clocks back, return to the beginning and start again.
Let's revert to the initial stage and commence anew.

All I leave in my path is destruction.
I bring ruin and devastation wherever I go.

Hell has opened its gates for me.
I feel as though I am in a world of pain and suffering, devoid of hope.

Crooked is the path that I lead.
The path I have chosen is not straightforward; fraught with challenges and obstacles.

Telling myself I can make it and that I'm not in over my head.
I try to convince myself that I am capable of dealing with the situation, without being overwhelmed.

The fire has come to consume me (rebuild).
I feel as though I am being burnt to ashes; transformed so that I can start afresh.

Created in beauty and molded by corruption, I am pathetic.
I was once pure and unblemished, but now I am corrupted, weak, and a failure.

Writer(s): Easterling Jared, Kirby Ryan, Lynge Robert Benton, Hamra Justin, Kadura Aaron

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