The… Read Full Bio ↴The Architects are a punk/rock band from Kansas City, Missouri.
They have recorded 4 albums:
Keys to the Building
Revenge
Vice
The Hard Way
They are currently signed to Frank Iero (of My Chemical Romance)'s record label Skeleton Crew. They toured the United States in 2011 with My Chemical Romance on the World Contamination Tour.
Day In Day Out
The Architects Lyrics
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To tear down years of work
And we won't get these days
Back again (back again)
I can't understand why I've been put here
I'm stuck in a world of sympathy
With nobody watching over me
And the words roll over and over
Yet our hearts will never be lifted
Someone, tell me how I've ended up here
With nobody watching over me?
We need to bring back the days we used to love
Before all the color drains away
I can't understand why I've been put here
I'm stuck in a world of sympathy
With nobody watching over me
I can't understand why I've been put here
I'm stuck in a world of sympathy
With nobody watching over me
To all those not living in the here and now
To all those not living in the here and now
To all those not living in the here and now
To all those (sing it loud)
Where did they go?
The days we used to know
Where did they go?
Have I forgotten what it feels like?
Where did they go, where did they go
The days we used to know
Where did they go, where did they go
Have I forgotten what it feels like?
And the words roll over and over
Yet our hearts will never be lifted
The lyrics of Day In Day Out by The Architects talk about the feeling of being stuck in a world of sympathy, with nobody watching over them. The opening line "It could take a second to tear down years of work" is a thought that expresses how easily things can be destroyed, deserted or forgotten. The song talks about the importance of the present, urging listeners to live in the here and now and try to bring back the days of love before all the color drains away. The lyrics are a reflection of the disillusionment of modern life, playing on the feeling of alienation, apathy, and emotional numbness.
The lyricist, Sam Carter, commented on the song saying that it is about the realization of how far society has come, where we no longer have simple values or ideas, which led to the deterioration of human relationships, love, and life. He also said that the band wanted to capture a feeling of nostalgia, growing up and missing the simple things that we may take for granted, and feeling disconnected from humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
It could take a second
Something that took years to build can be destroyed in an instant.
To tear down years of work
The destruction of something that took years to create can be swift and devastating.
And we won't get these days
Loss can never truly be recovered once it's gone.
Back again (back again)
Emphasizes the loss of something that can never be regained.
I can't understand why I've been put here
Feeling lost and isolated in an uncaring world.
I'm stuck in a world of sympathy
Feeling trapped in a world that's gathered to mourn or empathize.
With nobody watching over me
Feeling completely alone and abandoned.
And the words roll over and over
Persistently replaying negative thoughts or emotions.
Yet our hearts will never be lifted
Negative patterns of thought leading to chronic sadness or depression.
Someone, tell me how I've ended up here
A plea for help in understanding how the situation has gotten so bad.
We need to bring back the days we used to love
Yearning for a time when life was easier or more enjoyable.
Before all the color drains away
Life is losing its vibrancy and becoming dull or monotonous.
To all those not living in the here and now
A call to attention for those not being present in their own lives.
Where did they go?
Feeling lost or confused about the passage of time.
The days we used to know
The loss of a time when life felt better or more significant.
Have I forgotten what it feels like?
Questioning whether happiness or fulfillment is still possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PHILIP THOMAS BROWN, RIK CARTER
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It could take a second
To tear down years of work
And we won't get these days
Back again (back again)
I can't understand why I've been put here
I'm stuck in a world of sympathy
With nobody watching over me
And the words roll over and over
Yet our hearts will never be lifted
Someone, tell me how I've ended up here
With nobody watching over me?
We need to bring back the days we used to love
Before all the color drains away
I can't understand why I've been put here
I'm stuck in a world of sympathy
With nobody watching over me
I can't understand why I've been put here
I'm stuck in a world of sympathy
With nobody watching over me
To all those not living in the here and now
To all those not living in the here and now
To all those not living in the here and now
To all those (sing it loud)
Where did they go?
The days we used to know
Where did they go?
Have I forgotten what it feels like?
Where did they go, where did they go
The days we used to know
Where did they go, where did they go
Have I forgotten what it feels like?
And the words roll over and over
Yet our hearts will never be lifted
@Kevinmonkada
Excellent band, 2019 and still listening to this song <3
@nickolisschaeffer7014
This is one of my favorite Albums of all time!
@ivoz_fts8984
Remember how Sam had a young child like face and now in 2019 he looks like lumberjack
@memoire-30jm09
Back when Sam Carter was a scene kid XD
@ZolFox
It’s called drugs
@bajamadblastius7381
@ZolFox or just aging? lmao
@G4sTo0wN
@Bajamad Blastius he is like 30 smt he is not that old.. stressful lifestyle maybe and losing his friend ...
@Edlikesturtles
Been listening to Architects since Nightmares, and they never cease to impress me
@misfitmaik6213
Love you Sam, the best voice on the scene
@630171official
back in the day i found that album too simple in contrast to the earlier works, looking back it was the perfect bridge between older and daybreaker - holy hell architects