Lineup:
Levi Benton - Vocals
Jerod B
BJ Stead - Guitar
Justin Aufdenkampe - Guitar
Ryan Neff - Bass/Vocals.
Architect
Miss May I Lyrics
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As the curtain falls our lives will vanish in applause.
Let this horrid scene be a one that lasts forever.
Lasts forever.
Triumph has its many faces.
Theres only one that will decide.
Triumph has its many faces.
We can try and escape.
The fate has us by the throat.
I have never doubted death, never doubted death.
Look to the sky.
Say your fucking prayers.
Devour what you thought was life.
A pathetic script written by our fathers.
If only there was hope for our souls.
We would be home again.
And I've seen beyond these walls.
Take me home.
And I've seen beyond these walls.
Take me home.
I have opened my eyes,
there was nothing left for me.
So what if it's all a lie.
Where will we go from here.
So what if it's all a lie.
Where will we go from here.
Beyond the dead
Beyond the dead
The lyrics to Miss May I's song "Architect" speak about the fleeting nature of life and the struggle between destiny and choice. The song starts by congratulating the listener for making the world their stage, but reminds them that their time will eventually come to an end. The singer hopes that this final scene in their life will be a memorable one that lasts forever. The idea of triumph is explored, with the recognition that there are many forms of success, but only one that is divine.
The chorus speaks about the inevitability of death and the feeling of being trapped by fate. The singer acknowledges that they have never doubted death, but encourages the listener to look to the sky and say their prayers. The second verse talks about the disappointment of life being like a "pathetic script written by our fathers," and the desire to find hope for the soul. The bridge sees the singer wanting to escape beyond the walls of life and return home.
Overall, the lyrics to "Architect" are thought-provoking and encourage reflection on the meaning and purpose of life. The struggle between destiny and choice, and the pursuit of triumph and hope, are themes that are explored throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Congratulations for making this world a stage.
We have succeeded in turning the world into a performance where our lives play out.
As the curtain falls our lives will vanish in applause.
When our lives come to an end, they will be celebrated and remembered, but ultimately they will disappear.
Let this horrid scene be a one that lasts forever.
Let us create a lasting legacy, even if the reality of the world we live in is terrible.
Triumph has its many faces.
There are multiple forms of victory that people strive for.
Theres only one that will decide.
Only one form of triumph will ultimately determine our fate.
We can try and escape.
We can attempt to avoid or change our fate.
The fate has us by the throat.
But ultimately, our destiny will grip us tight and be inescapable.
I have never doubted death, never doubted death.
The inevitability of death is something that we cannot ignore or deny.
Look to the sky. Say your fucking prayers.
When faced with the reality of our mortality, we may feel helpless, but we can still turn to faith and spirituality for comfort.
Devour what you thought was life.
We must recognize that some of the things we thought were important in life may not be as valuable as we once believed.
A pathetic script written by our fathers.
The societal norms and expectations that we have inherited may not align with what we truly desire or value.
If only there was hope for our souls.
Despite facing the harsh reality of the world, we still yearn for the possibility of hope and salvation for our souls.
We would be home again.
This hope for salvation is something that would lead us back to a place of comfort and belonging.
And I've seen beyond these walls. Take me home.
The singer has had a glimpse into a different reality or possibility, and wants to return to that place of comfort and salvation.
I have opened my eyes, there was nothing left for me.
After looking beyond the conventions and expectations of the world, the singer has realized that there is nothing remaining for them here.
So what if it's all a lie. Where will we go from here.
Even if everything we have believed about the world is false, we still have to consider what we will do moving forward.
Beyond the dead.
The possibility of an afterlife or spiritual existence beyond physical death.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DraculaXHunter101
Hard to believe this album is almost ten years old, it was honestly released at the peak of the Metalcore scene.
@MikeDunne
I accidently found them on myspace they had like 70,090 fans and they had some live footage up on youtube. I downloaded their first record from limewire and became a fan since then.
@japansies7460
Most stuff from this time I feel like was peak mc
@joogullae3456
Love this album
@radzikov2066
Now is 15
@markolivares6943
Almost 14 now 🤙🏽
@Highflyer615
3:22 one of my favorite riffs ever.
@yeahyoulikethat3863
All these years later and this song still destroys just as much as it did back then
@grosspapillon9336
Miss May I will always be in my top 5 bands. I love every album.
@mikelbogner2661
One of the best albums of any band honestly.