Architect
Frightened Rabbit ft. Manchester Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm just an architect
I have built nothing
Please take my arms in assistance
If I offer them
I can solve that sting
Your life held in low regard
Beneath low ceilings
Tonight we can tear the roof
From this existence
I tear it all away
You told all of your friends
You told all of your friends
You told all of your friends
And no one came
No one came
You claimed my device
Is an arsonist
Just burn in time
You say it won't show light
Just a darkening
Waste of time
You shaved bits of spine
From a novelist
To help you write
You stayed and there's nothing here
But a masochist
And a broken mind
You told all of your friends
You told all of your friends
You told all of your friends
And no one came
No one came
They didn't want to
No one came
They didn't have to
Oh, no one came
They didn't need to
No one came
They didn't want to
No one came
No one came
The lyrics to Frightened Rabbit ft. Manchester Orchestra's song Architect suggest a sense of self-deprecation and insignificance. The singer humbly declares that they are simply an architect and that they have built nothing, implying that they have not accomplished anything significant in their life. However, in spite of this admission, they are offering their arms to assist someone in need, stating that they can "solve that sting".
The second verse sees the singer being criticized by someone who claims that their work is meaningless, with their "device" being described as an "arsonist". The critic suggests that their work "won't show light" and is just a "darkening waste of time". This negative critique seems to have affected the singer deeply, with them condemning themselves as a "masochist" and having a "broken mind".
The chorus, "You told all of your friends and no one came," hints at a feeling of rejection and a lack of validation from others. It suggests that the singer had high hopes for something, but no one showed up to support them. The repetition of this line, along with the variations in the last few lines, emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and disappointment.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the struggle to find purpose and meaning in one's own life, and the pain of feeling unappreciated and unnoticed by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't waste your time on me
Please do not waste your time trying to help me.
I'm just an architect
I am someone who plans and designs things but does not execute them.
I have built nothing
I have not created anything tangible or worthwhile.
Please take my arms in assistance
If I offer my help, please accept it.
If I offer them
If I offer my arms.
I can solve that sting
I can help you with your pain or sorrow.
Your life held in low regard
Your life is not valued or appreciated.
Beneath low ceilings
Under unfavorable or limiting circumstances.
They are designed by fate
Those unfavorable circumstances are beyond our control and predetermined by fate.
Tonight we can tear the roof
We can break away from those limiting circumstances.
From this existence
From the current state of our lives.
I tear it all away
I destroy everything that holds us back.
You told all of your friends
You informed everyone you know.
And no one came
Nobody responded or arrived.
You claimed my device
You accused me of using a tool or strategy.
Is an arsonist
Of being destructive or dangerous.
Just burn in time
To fail or be destroyed eventually.
You say it won't show light
You believe that it will not have a positive outcome.
Just a darkening
Rather, it will only bring negativity or darkness.
Waste of time
A futile or meaningless effort.
You shaved bits of spine
You took away some of someone's courage or backbone.
From a novelist
From someone who writes stories.
To help you write
To assist in your creative process.
You stayed and there's nothing here
You remained in this place or situation, but it is not fulfilling.
But a masochist
You derive pleasure from your own pain or discomfort.
And a broken mind
Mentally, you are not in a good state.
They didn't want to
They had no desire to come.
They didn't have to
They were not obligated to come.
They didn't need to
They did not require a reason to not come.
No one came
Nobody responded or arrived.
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@synysterguitar63
I donβt think Iβll ever connect with an artist like I do Scott. An absolute master.. I wish I got to see them live.
@marspr
Was lucky enough to have seen them a handful of times. They were amazing live!
@andytraill
Many like you mate. Me too.
@kdawg714
He was incredible live. Funny, brilliant, and passionate. Broke your hearts all over again.
@JM1988
Maybe sometimes you have to accept that such good music only comes from broken souls. Rip Scott.
@nilberquier2713
3 years big hug. Good chat
@pythonprogrammer7354
He suffered from anxiety, depression and alcohol addiction. He was under tremendous pressure from agents, management and the record label. His soul wasn't broken. Cause he had a very loving soul if you knew anything about him. He needed help , and did not get it. He was a beautiful human being for your info.
@JM1988
@@pythonprogrammer7354 so β¦ I guess you knew him personally?
@blakewilliams4007
Andy played a snippet of this song at a Manchester show I went to and it just about floored me. These two changed my life, and clearly many other people's as well. I hope Scott's found peace wherever he's at.
@liameverett7205
Two of the most iconic voices of our generation. I will never get bored of this song!