The Architect
Moddi Lyrics

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My god where have you gone?
I've been looking for you everywhere but find myself alone
through woods and fields, churches and halls
but no one's there to hear my prayers or answer when I call
my god where have you gone?
you left without a warning and with so many things undone
a king shall come when morning dawns if history's repeating
and I'm not sure if I'm the one to keep this pulsing heat in my

my god what have I done?
I didn't choose to turn into this creature I've become
and I don't know this strength I've found
although I have understood it'll do no good for kicking dust around
so hold me back if you still can
before I'm pissing rivers, spatter storms, drawing valleys in the sand
now my left is crying for intent while my right begs for a spin
is this all just another test, this mess you've left me in?

I don't know where the light will fall
I only see myself as shadows and as paint upon the walls
if I could learn from your mistakes where your architecture grew with every error that you made
I'd only wish for a quiet night
to close my eyes and dream awake like a candle that's blown out

but I am all set now and want to let go
and with endless opportunities I am off to build my world alone

Overall Meaning

The song "The Architect" by Moddi is a reflection on the artist's search for meaning and purpose, both in his personal life and in the wider world. The lyrics are filled with questions and uncertainties, as Moddi seeks to make sense of a seemingly chaotic and confusing world. The opening lines, "My god where have you gone? I've been looking for you everywhere but find myself alone", express a sense of abandonment and longing. Moddi feels disconnected from something greater than himself, and is searching for answers.

As the song continues, Moddi grapples with his own powerlessness and his inability to control the direction of his life. He describes himself as a "creature" that has undergone an unknown transformation, and is struggling to understand and harness his newfound strength. He also expresses a sense of frustration and confusion, wondering whether his struggles are part of a larger "test" that has been set for him.

Despite these difficulties, Moddi is still hopeful that he can find meaning and purpose in his life. He hints at a desire to learn from the mistakes of those who came before him, using their "architecture" to build a better world. He also expresses a desire to let go of his fear and uncertainty, and embrace the endless possibilities that life has to offer.

Overall, "The Architect" is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking song that explores themes of faith, powerlessness, and the search for personal meaning. It invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs, and to seek out their own answers in the midst of life's many challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

My god where have you gone?
I have been searching for a sign of your presence everywhere but unable to detect.

I've been looking for you everywhere but find myself alone
Despite my tireless search for you, I am still alone in my quest for a divine encounter.

Through woods and fields, churches and halls
I have searched far and wide in all sorts of places ranging from woods, fields to churches and other holy places.

But no one's there to hear my prayers or answer when I call
None of those places provided me with any sense of divine presence nor did I receive any response to my call for help.

You left without a warning and with so many things undone
I am bewildered by your sudden departure without forewarning whereas a lot of unfinished businesses are yet to be addressed.

A king shall come when morning dawns if history's repeating
As per the course of events in history, a savior would appear at dawn to bring hope amid the current gloominess.

And I'm not sure if I'm the one to keep this pulsing heat in my
I'm uncertain of my capacity to handle the growing frustration and anger within me.

I didn't choose to turn into this creature I've become
I did not have a hand in the transformation that turned me into this monster-like version of who I was.

Hold me back if you still can before I'm pissing rivers, spatter storms, drawing valleys in the sand
Please restrain me if you still have the ability to, before I turn into a force to be reckoned with and cause chaos all around me.

Is this all just another test, this mess you've left me in?
I cannot help but wonder if this is just another hurdle, one of the many in the series of difficult tests that you have set out for me.

I only see myself as shadows and as paint upon the walls
I am lost in the darkness and see myself as nothing more than a mere shadow or a coat of paint on the wall.

If I could learn from your mistakes where your architecture grew with every error that you made
I wish to learn from your past mistakes whereby your architecture flourished despite each error along the way.

I'd only wish for a quiet night to close my eyes and dream awake like a candle that's blown out
Despite the chaos and flux, all I wish for is a peaceful sleep and a chance to envision a renewed version of myself.

But I am all set now and want to let go
I am ready to embark on a new journey and let go of the past.

And with endless opportunities, I am off to build my world alone
I perceive boundless opportunities ahead of me and would like to become the architect of my fate, independently.

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