Fracture
architect's eye Lyrics
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to the ones who still feel
something has been broken
something has been fractured
fractured back and fractured hands
can't hold the broken pieces
how can i fake anymore
i can't fake anymore
overloaded, shrinking and shivering
the end creeps up slowly
mutilated to be shot in the frame
i just can't hold the symmetry
sorrow i ran through infects every glance
the pains i suffered infects everything
while i face the defeat by myself
i still hang on to your vanishing smile
'till i realised it's just a blade rising
on my head
so i stay
lying in the same dark corner,
staring at the same dead end
The lyrics to the song "Fracture" by Architects convey feelings of hopelessness and defeat after experiencing something traumatic or breaking. The lyrics express the idea that while some may feel shame or be unable to let go of the past, the singer has moved on from these negative feelings. However, despite moving on, the trauma still lingers in the form of pain and discomfort, symbolized by the fractured back and hands that cannot hold the broken pieces.
The second verse describes an overwhelming sense of being overloaded and shrinking away, leading to the loss of a previously held symmetry. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a loss of control or balance in life after experiencing trauma. The final lines of the song paint a picture of the singer alone in a dark corner, unable to move forward, but still hanging onto memories of happier times represented by a vanishing smile.
Overall, the song "Fracture" by Architects provides a poignant look into the aftermath of trauma and how it can affect a person's mental and emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
i've left the shame behind
I have decided to move on from my past mistakes and not let the shame of those mistakes hold me back.
to the ones who still feel
I acknowledge that there may be others who still feel shame, but I am choosing to focus on moving forward.
something has been broken
There has been a significant loss or damage that cannot be easily repaired.
something has been fractured
The damage is not just cosmetic, but extends to the fundamental structure of what has been lost.
fractured back and fractured hands
The damage and pain from the loss is physical as well as emotional.
can't hold the broken pieces
The loss is too great to be easily mended or put back together.
how can i fake anymore
It is not possible to pretend that everything is okay in the face of such a significant loss.
i can't fake anymore
It is not sustainable to continue pretending that everything is okay.
overloaded, shrinking and shivering
The weight of the loss is overwhelming and causing physical reactions of fear and anxiety.
the end creeps up slowly
The future feels uncertain and the sense of loss is ongoing.
mutilated to be shot in the frame
The loss has been so great that the remnants feel like they are a violent reminder of what has been taken away.
i just can't hold the symmetry
The sense of balance and order in life has been disrupted beyond repair.
sorrow i ran through infects every glance
The overwhelming sadness colors every aspect of life and makes it difficult to see anything else.
the pains i suffered infects everything
The hurt is pervasive and affects every part of life, making it difficult to escape.
while i face the defeat by myself
Despite the loss, the singer is facing it alone and not relying on others for support.
i still hang on to your vanishing smile
The artist is holding onto memories of someone or something that is no longer present.
'till i realised it's just a blade rising on my head
The memories are ultimately causing more harm than good, and the pain is becoming unbearable.
so i stay lying in the same dark corner,
The pain is overwhelming, and the singer feels stuck and unable to move forward.
staring at the same dead end
The future feels bleak and hopeless, and the singer cannot see a way out of the pain and loss.
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.