Architects - 'Animals'

"Animals" by @wearearchitects from the album 'For Those That Wish To Exist,' available now

Director: Dan Searle
Producer: Kode Media
Director of Photography: Sy Turnbull

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 do my best but everything seems ominous
Not feeling blessed, quite the opposite
This shouldn’t feel so monotonous
It never rains but it pours

We’re just a bunch of fucking animals
But we’re afraid of the outcome
Don’t cry to me because the fiction that we’re living in
Says I should pull the pin

Should I just pull the pin?

I dug my heels
I thought that I could stop the rot
The ground gave way
Now I’ve lost the plot
Fucked it again
That was all I’ve got
It never rains but it pours

Life is just a dream within a….

Buried under dirt
A diamond in the mud
Infinity is waiting there
‘Cause nobody can burn a glass cathedral

….dream within a dream within a….

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[NikNocturnal]

So unique yet still has that Architects signature with a bunch of damn juicy riffs and choruses

[kiyawanders]

This song makes me feel alive. I've been feeling like my life is pointless, hopeless as fuck. Im grateful for good musicians in this genre.

[jamesbaynes]

Beating that drum like it owes him last month’s rent.

[metamystical]

Lyrics:
I do my best, but everything seems ominous
Not feeling blessed, quite the opposite
This shouldn't feel so monotonous
It never rains, but it pours
We're just a bunch of fucking animals
But we're afraid of the outcome (the outcome)
Don't cry to me because the fiction that we're living in
Says I should pull the pin
Should I just pull the pin?
Should I just pull the pin?
I dug my heels, I thought that I could stop the rot
The ground gave way, now I've lost the plot
Fucked it again, that was all I've got
It never rains, but it pours
Life is just a dream within a
We're just a bunch of fucking animals
But we're afraid of the outcome (the outcome)
Don't cry to me because the fiction that we're living in
Says I should pull the pin
Buried under dirt, a diamond in the mud
Infinity is waiting there 'cause nobody can burn a glass cathedral
Dream within a, dream within a
We're just a bunch of fucking animals
But we're afraid of the outcome (the outcome)
Don't cry to me because the fiction that we're living in
Says I should pull the pin
We're just a bunch of fucking animals
But we're afraid of the outcome (the outcome)
Don't cry to me because the fiction that we're living in
Says I should pull the pin
Should I just pull the pin?
Should I just pull the pin? (Buried under dirt, a diamond in the mud)
Should I just pull the pin? (Infinity is waiting there 'cause nobody can burn)
Should I just pull the pin? (A glass cathedral)

[karyotoshov]

The beginning, the ending, the song, the hole thing is a masterpiece

[arazordraggedfromwristtoel]

Dude's beating those drums like they owe him money.

[paulsteier]

I'm 60 yrs old... my favorite band of all time. Can't wait for the rest of album

[barcaforlife]

If you're still listening to this masterpiece, you've a good taste in music.

Architects never let me down.

[ChristyAnn-kcxm]

Such a banger!! Who else is still here in 2024!? 🔥🖤

[adamhofman]

My 6 year old daughter... ‘dad what did he say’
Me... ‘we’re just a bunch of ducks and animals’

[julieatz]

This 57 yo grandmother is obsessed with this song. When it comes on, the speakers get dusted. Rock on, guys!

[RickMiddleton-]

Just found you guys after being recommend by a friend of mine. He says " you have to hear this song". After Listening to this on repeat for an hour i then found the album. That is great from cover to cover! You guys are what this genre needs badly!!!! You guys are tearin it up..much respect.

[Beardymanlol]

Sam's vocal skills are unbelievable. He has/had one of the best natural screams ever, and I remember when he was posting about taking vocal lessons like 10 years ago. Remarkable skills, among too many other things to mention

[demusjohney]

0:37 "not feeling bleghs, quite the opposite"

[carvode]

This was the first Architects song I've ever heard. I stumbled across it randomly when it was few weeks old and enjoyed it so much that I got into the band for years. I've listened to every single album on repeat ever since. But there is something unique in this one, its atmosphere is just on an another level

[brikskwadmafia]

Favorite architect song hands down. The mix of chug and harmony is dope af. Wish they would do more songs like this one

[Stoneman]

Sam’s cleans are underrated and out of this world. I’ve got no problem with this direction they’re heading in.

[RockFeed]

Architects is committed to quality. Everything they release is immaculate and well thought out. In an age of throw away singles and forgettable streaming music, Architects keeps giving us timeless music that holds up year after year. Thank you. 🙏

[maggot]

It's 2024 and it's still a masterpiece! It never goes out of style.

*Architects for life*

[sakshammishra]

This band undoubtably deserves way more attention...they always push there limit so damn hard with every new single! Love from India