Sanctuary
architect's eye Lyrics
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i can find a place to stay
i can find a place to rest
they can't reach me here
but i can see their smiles still pointing at me
in this place
in this place
where the first scene was shot
i can still hide for a while
i can stay forever
visitors are not allowed here
so they can't reach me
even if following my bloodstains
they have knocked on my red marked door
in the dark torn apart
the razor blade soothes my soul
because there is only one exit
"Sanctuary" by Architect's Eye is a song that paints a picture of a place where the singer can escape the chaos of the outside world. The first verse describes how the singer seeks refuge in this place when the noise and commotion fades away. It's a place where they can truly find peace and rest. However, the second verse reveals that even though the singer has found sanctuary, the outside world still tries to reach them. They can still see the malicious smiles of those who wish to harm them, but they cannot get past the barriers of this sanctuary.
The lyrics in the chorus of the song emphasize that the place the singer has found is a place for those who are rejected and forgotten by the world. It's where forsaken lovers meet, and where the first scene of a long journey was shot. The singer can stay there and hide for as long as they want, but visitors are not allowed. Despite this, the outside world still keeps knocking on the door, but they can't get through.
The final verse reveals that this sanctuary is a place of self-harm, where the singer uses a razor blade to soothe their soul. It may be a dark place, but it's the only place where the singer can find relief. The last lines say, "because there is only one exit," which suggests that this sanctuary is a place that the singer may have to leave someday, either by choice or by force, but for now, it's the only exit from the chaos of the outside world.
Line by Line Meaning
when the din fades
When the commotion settles down
i can find a place to stay
I can find a place to inhabit
i can find a place to rest
I can find a place to relax
they can't reach me here
No one can get to me in this location
but i can see their smiles still pointing at me
Although I'm hidden, I can still sense their mocking presence
in this place where forsaken lovers meet
This is a rendezvous spot for hopeless romantics
in this place where the first scene was shot
This location was the beginning of something significant
i can still hide for a while
I can continue to conceal myself temporarily
i can stay forever
I could live in this place for an indefinite amount of time
visitors are not allowed here
This is an exclusive area for select individuals
so they can't reach me
Others won't be able to lure me away
even if following my bloodstains
Not even a trail of blood would lead them to me
they have knocked on my red marked door
People have tried to enter my domain
in the dark torn apart
In the pitch blackness, torn asunder
the razor blade soothes my soul
The sharp edge of a razor calms me
because there is only one exit
There's only one way out of this mental state, through death itself
Contributed by Mackenzie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.