The band formed in 2003 with the lineup of Jason Watkins, Gregory Lahm, Dave Mann, Alex Vernon and Derik Sommer.
They released their first album Time & Withering in 2004 to positive reviews.
Soon after the band released a split with label mates Kenoma in 2006, their second album The Ties That Blind was released in August, and featured Brent Hinds of Mastodon on guest vocals on one track. To support The Ties That Blind, the band toured extensively around the United States, first with These Arms Are Snakes in late 2006, then with 400 Blows and Unsane in May and June of 2007.
Their latest album, Quietly, was recorded after Lahm in turn left the band, with Vernon returning alongside newcomer Steve Brooks to jointly handle guitars and vocals, with Kevin Schindel providing bass. Soon after the release of the album by Translation Loss Records, Vernon left yet again, with Schindel filling the guitar void.
Schindel, Vernon, and Brooks have been members of the band Twelve Tribes at various points in the past.
Current lineup consists:
Jason Watkins - vocal, keyboards, samples;
Steve Brooks - guitar, vocal;
Kevin Schindel - guitar, vocal (Dead Blue Sky, Twelve Tribes);
Dave Mann - drums (Rune).
Joe Lester- bass guitar
Former members:
Alex Vernon - guitar, vocal;
Derik Sommer - bass guitar;
Brian Cook - bass guitar (Botch, These Arms Are Snakes, Russian Circles);
Dan Wilburn - guitar (The Science Logic);
Gregory Lahm - guitar, vocal (Droves, Vigils, Struck by Lightning).
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Lullabye
Mouth of the Architect Lyrics
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The great darkness prevailed
For we are doomed to taking love by force
It tastes like stale sweat, shattered hope, broken bones
Time has done us in
Enough is enough
As we read that lullabye
We will read this lullabye
And sleep the long goodnight
In "Lullabye," Mouth of the Architect takes on the issue of love as a violent and oppressive force. The lyrics are bleak and confrontational, painting a picture of a world where darkness and brokenness have taken over. The first line, "Our story will read," suggests that the song is speaking to a universal experience, one that we are all part of. The phrase "the great darkness prevailed" continues this theme of universal struggle, with darkness representing the forces of violence and oppression that seem to have the upper hand in our world.
The lyrics then turn to the topic of love, which Mouth of the Architect sees as a force that is often taken by force, rather than given freely. The phrase "doomed to taking love by force" suggests that love is something that is often forced upon us, rather than freely given. The line "It tastes like stale sweat, shattered hope, broken bones" reinforces this idea of love as a violent and oppressive force that leaves behind only pain and brokenness.
The final lines bring the song full circle, suggesting that despite the darkness and violence of the world, there is still hope for rest and peace. The image of reading a lullaby and sleeping the long goodnight suggests a peaceful release from the struggles of the world, a restful sleep that can only be found in the face of great darkness and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Our story will read...
The tale of our lives will be written and told.
The great darkness prevailed
The overwhelming darkness of despair came over us.
For we are doomed to taking love by force
We are destined to forcefully and relentlessly seek love.
It tastes like stale sweat, shattered hope, broken bones
Love feels bitter and painful, reminding us of past disappointments and trauma.
Time has done us in
The passage of time has worn us down and exhausted us.
Enough is enough
We have reached our limit and can no longer take it.
I can't recall those tears we cried
We have forgotten the tears we shed in the past.
As we read that lullabye
As we listen to that soothing melody.
We will read this lullabye
We will listen to this comforting tune.
And sleep the long goodnight
We will rest in peace, with no more struggles or pain.
Contributed by Asher W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.