Architects - 'Dead Butterflies'

"Dead Butterflies" by @wearearchitects from the album 'For Those That Wish To Exist,' available February 26th

Directed by Tom Welsh & Taylor Fawcett

Sam Carter - Vocals
Dan Searle - Drums & Keys
Josh Middleton - Guitars, Vocals & Keys
Alex Dean - Bass & Keys
Adam Christianson - Guitars

Written and performed by Architects
Lyrics by Dan Searle
Produced by Dan Searle
Co-Produced by Josh Middleton
Additional Production by Pete Miles
Mixed by Zakk Cervini
Drums Engineered by Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood @ Middle Farm Studios
Vocals produced & engineered by Dan Searle @ Brighton Electric Studios

Lyrics

I wanna bother God
I wanna feel the ground beneath my feet
But I’ve got a smile full of broken teeth

Goodbye
All the doves have flown away
I must’ve lost myself, lost myself, lost myself

I know it’s not enough
Why does defeat always taste so bittersweet
I just wanna live and die in peace

The flower that never blossoms is quickly forgotten
It must be gold if it’s glistening
I must’ve lost myself, lost myself, lost myself

Goodbye
All the doves have flown away
I must’ve lost myself, lost myself, lost myself

Fly high
‘Cause the ravens are here to stay
I must’ve lost myself, lost myself, lost myself in a cloud of
Dead butterflies

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[Dr.tugra]

The flower that never blossoms is quickly forgotten
It must be gold if its glistening

[MrMultiHillo]

Empty stadiums doesn't mean you couldn't fill our hearts in these times.

[michellwyatt]

This song legit gets better every time i hear it.

[isnathan]

I wish to exist in a world where the lads release new songs every week

[MickZarco]

I remember saying "February is so far away, I won't make it until then" ... And now it's just around the corner.

Love how the Royal Albert Hall footage was so good they reused it for this.

[narocoon]

Dan Searle : drums, keys, lyrics, production. He deserves some huge recognition

[nacooper]

I honestly hate that people make the best music when they are going through pain, heartbreak, or other emotional hell. Thank you for sharing.

[jolynnunis]

I'm happy they released this one as a single. The way it was played during the livestream was incredible and so full of emotion. 💙

[nishantgandhi]

"I just wanna live and die in peace."

Tom's still here.

[fredericgauthier]

Imagine being at Royal Albert Hall with Architecs in front and an orchestra behind. 🎸🎼

[nishantgandhi]

Tom would be absolutely fucking proud of you, Dan.

[eduardoandreespanapinto]

I love the clean voice of Sam, he is a great singer

[TheMetalhammer]

Architects 2016 - “let me live and die in peace”

Architects 2021- “I just wanna live and die in peace”

[classicallysavage]

This is a cool ballad. They have done chill music before. This is different and very industrial. It feels as if wounds are healing ya know. I like it. I can def hang to this. Artists make Art. Bravo chaps!

[alinaa]

The strings opening.... Architects + strings could be my favorite combo in this world

[davidhume]

I've been waiting for this since hearing it live. This song is always going to be very special to me. For some reason, I had a feeling to wait to watch the concert later in the evening on that Saturday and I'm glad I ended up making that decision. My sister passed in a car accident while I was watching the concert, and this song played right around the time the incident happened. The way Sam screams GOOODBYEE gets me every fucking time, it feels as though he's helping me say my goodbyes. As it turns out, my sister also has some paper butterflies hanging in her room that are always entirely still until I sit in her room for awhile, which always makes me think back to that Saturday night and this song's lyrics. I don't think it was coincidence I decided to wait to watch the concert, and I am forever grateful for how much your music has helped me grief.

[therestingmitchface]

I love the T//S on their in-ears. RIP Tom

[jadesmith]

I can't stop listening. You can "feel" all the emotions in his vocals! I can't get enough of this song!

[junommdnic]

This is the creative prowess and perfection that I love from Architects. I don’t mind if it’s soft or heavy, as long as it has that creative flair. This is the best single yet.

[christophermolina]

I can not wait for their new album, their sounded is absolutely huge and I’m all for it. They can never make a bad song or album