1) The Academy is a large group of MCs assembled by rapper Kurupt, in 2011, for an eponymous compilation. Artists who collaborate on the album are: 60 Second Assassin, Agallah, Big Lou, Billy Danze of M.O.P., Born Sun, Bronze Nazareth, Canibus, Chino XL, Chopp Devize, Copywrite, Crooked I, DJ Absurd, Dzk, El Da Sensai, Goldie, Hell Razah, Illah Ghee, Jadakiss, Jaecyn Bayne, Keith Murray, Kevlaar 7, Killah Priest, Kojoe, K-Solo, La The Darkman, Labba, Math Hoffa, M-Eighty, Matilda, Method Man, Pacewon, Pack FM, Pete Rock, Phillie, Planet Asia, Prodigal Sunn, Raekwon, Ras Kass, Redman, Reef The Lost Cauze, Rock of Heltah Skeltah, Royce Da 5’9”, Ruste Juxx, Rusty Redenbacher of The Mudkids, Sav Killz, Sean Price, Son One, Stack-A-Dolla, Styles P, Timbo King, Tri-State & Udi - aswell as Kurupt himself.
2) The Academy is a Swedish band whom are influenced by all kinds of music, from Dave Matthews Band and Red Hot Chili Peppers to R.E.M., Coldplay and Radiohead. -The Academy play music often classed as melodic-dynamic pop-rock.
3) The Academy is a DCI Division II junior drum corps based in Tempe, Arizona that operates under the umbrella of the Arizona Academy for the Performing Arts.The Academy was originally formed in 2000 as the Arizona Academy Summer Brass and Percussion ensemble. The corps became competitive in 2004, changing their name to The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. The Corps' first national tour occurred in 2006. With their first ever finals performance they won the Division II title.In the words of corps director Mark Richardson, “Imagine a group whose entire membership is focused, passionate, driven, full of desire to achieve, has the will to push through difficult mental and physical stresses, and is not afraid to succeed.”
4) The Academy were a UK based 3 piece band. They have now recently changed their name to Elliot Minor and have 2 new members.
5) The Academy is a Swedish band who's "Teaching the world how to funk".
5) The Academy is an American band formed in Bloomington around 1995. They released a self-titled album in 2000 on Flat Earth. They were originally called Smart Milk, and members have gone on to be involved in other projects, perhaps most notably, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's.
7) "The Academy is" is a band from the suburbs of Chicago. The lead singer was formerly Remember Maine, a solo, acoustic act. The band started off playing with such bands as Fall Out Boy, August Premier, 504 Plan, and October Fall. They were quickly signed by Fueled by Ramen. This band, however, no longer goes by this name and is now called The Academy Is...
8) "The Academy" is a group from Milton Academy in Milton, MA. They have one album, Esoteric Design, which came out in August of 2010.
Memento Mori
The Academy Lyrics
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Metronome memory, hypocrisy here
Is painting a portrait that's dripping with crass composition
Fumbled trust, the father is dead, cathedrals are burning
Lies fuel fires, fear burns red
Now I'm cold, is this over?
Going inside of our, going inside of our heads
Pull the lever, turn the page
And I burn better in the morning
Heartlessness narratives
Christ, where'd you go?
Impassioned, abandoned, why, you were wrong
This will die out
Narrative fear, a fever is dancing in stride
Metronome memory, hypocrisy here
Is painting a portrait that's screaming, "The silence of dying"
Fumbled trust, the father is dead, cathedrals are burning
Lies fuel fire, fear burns read, now I'm cold
Going inside of our, going inside of our heads.
When we whisper, "Danger, danger," pull the lever
And I burn better in the morning
Heartlessness narratives
Christ, where'd you go?
Impassioned, abandoned, why, you were wrong
Heartlessness narratives
Christ, where'd you go?
Impassioned, abandoned, why, you were wrong
We've forgotten how to read, we've forgotten how to believe
The text has gone dark, the author recedes
We've forgotten how to read, we've forgotten how to believe
The text has gone dark, the author recedes
The Academy Is...'s song "Memento Mori" is a dark and introspective exploration of fear, memory, and hypocrisy. The lyrics begin by setting a scene of narrative fear, where a fever is dancing in stride and metronome memory is playing out against the backdrop of a painting dripping with crass composition. The theme of trust is also introduced, specifically the loss of trust through lies that fuel fires and cause fear to burn red. The mention of cathedrals burning adds to the sense of loss and destruction.
As the song progresses, the lyrics express a feeling of being trapped inside one's own mind, going "inside of our heads" and whispering "danger, danger." Despite a desire to turn the page and move on from these dark thoughts and feelings, the singer seems to be stuck in a cycle of heartlessness narratives and wondering where Christ has gone. The chorus repeats the idea that we've forgotten how to read and believe, as the text has gone dark and the author is receding.
Overall, "Memento Mori" presents a bleak introspection of fear, loss, and hypocrisy, coupled with a sense of feeling trapped in one's own mind and unsure how to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Narrative fear, a fever is dancing in stride
A deep-rooted fear is rapidly spreading and taking control of us
Metronome memory, hypocrisy here
As we live our lives, our memories are ticking steadily like a metronome, highlighting the hypocrisy in our behavior
Is painting a portrait that's dripping with crass composition
Our lives are like paintings marred by crude and tasteless choices and behaviors, which we are demonstrating for the world to see
Fumbled trust, the father is dead, cathedrals are burning
Amidst the chaos, beliefs and values have been betrayed so completely that even religion, represented by the burning cathedrals, is losing its power
Lies fuel fires, fear burns red, now I'm cold, is this over?
The lies we tell and the fears we harbor fuel intense inner conflicts, leading to despair and numbness. We wonder if it is all finally coming to an end.
Going inside of our, going inside of our heads
To escape the chaos and destruction around us, we are retreating deep into our own minds
When we whisper, 'Danger, danger', pull the lever, turn the page
We are so paralyzed by fear that we can only whisper for help and hope that someone else will take control of the situation
And I burn better in the morning
The artist is expressing their hope that things will be better in the future when the sun rises again
Heartlessness narratives
The stories we are telling, whether it be through our actions or words, demonstrate a complete lack of empathy or compassion
Christ, where'd you go?
With religion losing its power, the artist is questioning where spiritual guidance and comfort can be found
Impassioned, abandoned, why, you were wrong
The singer is outraged at those who have abandoned their beliefs and caused destruction and chaos; they are trying to understand why this has happened.
This will die out
Despite the intense emotions and conflicts, the artist believes that this dark phase in history will come to an end
Is painting a portrait that's screaming, 'The silence of dying'
The current state of affairs is characterized by the silence of compassion and the screams of those who are dying or suffering
We've forgotten how to read, we've forgotten how to believe
Humanity has lost its ability to read the signs and symbols of the world around us, leading to a loss of belief and trust in each other
The text has gone dark, the author recedes
The story of humanity has become shrouded in darkness and the author, whether it be a religious figure, politician, or leader, seems to be withdrawing from the narrative.
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luciavictoria4116
emento Mori"
Narrative fear.
A fever is dancing in stride – metronome memory.
Hypocrisy here is painting a portrait that's dripping with crass composition.
Fumbled trust, the father is dead, cathedrals are burning.
Lies fuel fires, fear burns red.
Now I'm cold, is this over?
Going inside of our, going inside of our heads.
When we whisper, "Danger, danger," pull the lever, turn the page
and I burn better in the morning.
Heartlessness narratives. Christ, where'd you go?
Impassioned, abandoned. Why, you were wrong.
This will die out.
Narrative fear.
A fever is dancing in stride – metronome memory.
Hypocrisy here is painting a portrait that's screaming, "The silence of dying."
Fumbled trust, the father is dead, cathedrals are burning.
Lies fuel fire, fear burns read.
Going inside of our, going inside of our heads.
When we whisper, "Danger, danger. Pull the lever,"
and I burn better in the morning.
Heartlessness narratives. Christ, where'd you go?
Impassioned, abandoned. Why, you were wrong.
[Talking]
Heartlessness narratives. Christ, where'd you go?
Impassioned, abandoned. Why, you were wrong.
We've forgotten how to read, we've forgotten how to believe.
The text has gone dark, the author recedes.
We've forgotten how to read, we've forgotten how to believe.
The text has gone dark, the author recedes.
@jx3449
Anyone still listening to this? Still sounds as good as the day I first heard it all those years ago.
@DearJaseyCountMeIn
These guys were an awesome band. The fact that they split up is a total bummer. They saved my life. Thanks TAI, you guys will always rock, together or not.
@theacademywasnt
tai saved my life too. this silly little band means so much to me
@JessLuvsLove
For some reason. The beginning of this song, always makes me want to achieve something. Or invent something. I don't know.
@lghjsdtugfkgfjgtru
my all time favorite song of them. been listening to this since 2008.
@sr.imperial6040
the academy is TE AMO desde colombia Mi banda favorita
@aidenyobear
This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard
@Kevinsmoonlight
so many years later and I still love this song
@MrsNiniLee7
I love this song omg its been years since I've heard it. :/ Thanks for uploading. :)
@Mitchii96
'Christ where'd you go?' - favorite part :)