Architects - "Broken Cross"

[@codythomas5978]

Been like 8 years and this song still gives me cold chills

[@jorgesnow]

The transition to the breakdown on 2:50 😮‍💨

[@GremlinGatbuger]

Agree

[@emoishguy08]

I think this is lowkey their best song.

[@smokeandmirrors85]

Rest In Peace, Tom Searle. You will be eternally missed.

[@jeremydiaz5172]

My dude burning in Hell if he didn't repent. I didn't make the rules man This world is a prison

[@JJ-pg9np]

@@jeremydiaz5172 such a loving god if he placed us in a f***** prison.

[@lonewulv13]

@@JJ-pg9np He didn't- he placed you in the garden. The other guy turned it into a prison and he's holding all of you hostage.

[@cristo_crosta_gesu2910]

@@lonewulv13 mf isn't god fucking omnipotent?

[@cobyjim]

@@lonewulv13 man made god. Man made the idea of heaven and hell. Go fuck yourself

[@jpr96]

Love Architects for their lyrics, emotion, and sound. They deserve more recognition

[@ThatKidYouDontKnow1]

Agreed. This is the only band in this genre I listen to anymore.

[@jpr96]

ThatKidYouDontKnow1 Have you listened to Parkway Drive?

[@BLDalton85]

Can vouch. Good stuff. Checkout Sleepwalker by them.

[@ThatKidYouDontKnow1]

+JPR I have, I loved Atlas, and their new album is really good too. Even still, I drift towards Architects more than any other band, they make me feel. No other band has that effect on me.

[@jpr96]

ThatKidYouDontKnow1 Yeah, I definitely feel the same way man.

[@JasonGuitarHand]

Screams, Music, The Meaning... THE LYRICS. If there is a reason why I'm happy to be alive... is to listen to this incredible music!

[@noahmaddox7182]

.9

[@ayden2077]

Amen to that

[@Naturally3m0]

Couldn't agree more tbh

[@Phil-gc2qh]

Yes.

[@FastNCurious88]

Yup. The feels.

[@SuperWolfman9]

This song is FUCKING IMMENSE. "God only knows why we were born to burn" One of the best lyrics I have ever heard.

[@thejankyhunter4611]

7 years later and the line for me will still always be. "father, father how ive let you down. a fucking tyrant in a hollow crown." theres this one cover i love. can hear the emotion in the guys voice

[@kirisutegomen12]

Can you explain that line?

[@wozaow]

@@kirisutegomen12 my interpretation is that it’s about the question of “why did god create sinners if he hates sin so much”

[@sarinz439]

8 years ago, damn, how are you man?

[@fryydcamel]

@@wozaow valid take. My understanding is that God created us not as slaves - but gave us free will. Obviously he wants perfection. We live in a broken world and we are all going to make mistakes, because we are not perfect like God. (If you believe in any of that stuff.) Still doesn’t change the fact this fuckin song rocks !

[@oscarjimenez2220]

I'm religious, but I love this band. Who gives a shit if you worship a God or not? Just appreciate the power this song radiates. Good job once again guys!

[@timscott6793]

finally, a respectful youtube comment about religion!

[@justifiedroundhouse]

THANK YOU!!!! PERFECT SAID, WELL DONE. HONESTLY, PERFECTLY SAID!

[@theAripper1]

It's true, god only knows why we were born to burn. Forever in our hearts, Tom.

[@raullopes37]

“My friend, hope is a prison”

[@Vagglantheboy]

''You will be missed, but never forgotten''. R.I.P Tom we will hear you rocking from the sky :/

[@Hitch-82]

"whats left will not deseased"

[@FIash911]

one thing's for sure, he doesn't fucking love us

[@patriciaherghelegiu6743]

im christian but i like the song lol :D

[@kadenmccoy6059]

Never heard a song so perfectly convey the feeling of cosmic loneliness

[@iuliapopa3341]

The new album... and the track Dying is Absolutely Safe

[@jancarlospadilla3962]

This describes how I feel about Architects. Their music, in general. It really hits just right in the feels.

[@juron9827]

Dude, you should trying to listen ison band. Not same style of music, but their whole music about cosmic loneliness

[@mannyblackstar]

​@@juron9827 that's actually depressing. Lol

[@spagetti001]

2:27-2:50 is probably one of the best segments in metalcore ever imo. listening to it I'm like, "that's how it's done, man.. fuuuuu"

[@steveg2277]

spagetti001 100% agree. I was blown away.

[@chesterfield9682]

I dunno, I'm kind of feeling the "HAAATE! Must weigh on you like a broken cross!" bit as well. 😁

[@iron_patriotmcoc6981]

This part, along with maybe the brutal section after the 2nd chorus in black blood are my favourite segments of any architects songs

[@AaronMetallion]

As a Christian who loves this song, and relates to the sense of abandonment and loneliness in the lyrics, I am reminded that Christ felt no different in this world: “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” / "My God, My God... why have you forsaken me?" - Jesus Christ before dying on the cross (Matthew 27:46 | Psalm 22).

[@macias7125]

it was the human version of God crying out the the real version of Him just like any typical human when they're in the center of pain and agony, same with Job when he cursed the day he was born. However both of them never blasphemed God, just simply complained

[@SuperMisterKory]

I don't know what I love more; the song itself or the meaning behind it. Both incredibly powerful.

[@aidanlarose6901]

This song is absolutely BRUTAL. Especially the breakdown.

[@bardo8210]

Which one LOL THERES 10

[@atomictoaster8013]

The meaning of the song is really effective, but I'm just here for BLEGH's, Screaming, brutal drops and Djent. Not disappointed.

[@kingcatmushroom530]

+Max McNulty but does it djent? hahah :P

[@hussguy1990]

lol is that all people expect from architects now?

[@ayyylmao2891]

+HoldMyBeer They're considered mathcore but it really shouldn't matter.

[@Deathlylollipops]

omg djent doesn't have to mean a genre just certain fucking parts of the songs. jesus christ

[@idontevenknow9753]

"Brutal" smh I think not.

[@kyledebrouwer7708]

After just listening to the new single 'Animals' , I decided to revisit my first exposure to Architects - What an incredible song this is \m/

[@thursdayfivenine3106]

Love "Black Lungs"

[@b3anZ76]

nice pfp

[@nephilymbass1]

Been a rough couple of weeks. I work as a surgical technologist and my wife is a counselor. We’ve both had several really rough cases lately. This song expresses how I feel right now. And its comforting to know I’m not the only one who feels this way.

[@marcosmic6607]

Everything is changing, but this era of Architects was on top. LF//LT

[@theremnants6655]

Yeah their new stuff is pretty generic compared to this

[@MegaSuperShredder]

I miss this Architects

[@sdk2211]

me too 😢

[@joshuawood974]

As do I mate!

[@loveli420]

Good thing this music is always here for us then. I love many of their eras but I am 100% on board with seeing what direction they grow next. "Seeing Red" really is a message to the fans and "Curse" absolutely slaps.

[@askingattila2654]

One of the most powerful, and most moving vocalists in the metal scene 😃

[@jesuislepluscool]

I just love the lyrics of the song. It's a slap in the face by reality. It simply is the cold harsh truth that we all needed to hear. The melodies and vocals are very powerful too. The ambient guitar parts between each chorus, I love them.

[@Scorge120]

Powerful video/song/production.

[@freeradicals4christ]

he loves all who seek him, Architects sorry but your dead wrong. Take it from Impending Doom kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2SlgKabjLaZg5I

[@michalkvasnica2824]

i think you missed the context...

[@spike05]

@@freeradicals4christ So your God says dedicate your life to me or you will burn forever in hell?

[@evanmay8145]

:47 to 1:13 is some of the most beautiful music i've ever heard

[@evanmay8145]

+Evan May 0:47

[@lars-carton]

+Evan May more like 0:00 - 3:53

[@loismali1103]

I personally really like the part from 2:50 'till like 3:13

[@maoraharon21]

2:12 to 2:55

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

It's good to see a lot of comments here arguing and thinking about something that has become an issue in today's society(to many people including me, let's face it), wether it's positive or negative, right or wrong. Let's get educated. That's the power of music and how it express throught itself.

[@_NotEnoughMana]

I'm Christian and I cannot agree to the message of this song... ..but having said this, I can certainly say that the Searle brothers can whip up some insane riffage! Sounds almost like the Hollow crown days. Am stoked for this album!

[@IsaacAguilar342]

You just spoke my mind XD

[@tobitau89]

i really dont want to offend you in any ways and totally respect you being a christian, but why dont you agree? in my eyes god is either not existing or hes not caring about us in any way. but thats just my opinion, i dont say i am right, its just what i think :)

[@annymus4502]

@@tobitau89 I know it's been 7 years, but I also want to respectfully know

[@김지원-j7d1d]

Evil is not something that's caused, it's the absence of good.

[@baumanator12]

So is good something that isn't caused either but the absence of evil? If neither is caused but only being absence of each other how does that make sense?

[@김지원-j7d1d]

Nope they have different concepts. Turn off the lights in your room, it's dark. Turn it on, it's bright. It's not darkness itself, it's dependent on the light. Which defines the term 'shadow'. So really darkness is shadow; the absence of light. There is no original source of darkness, only light like the sun in the dark space.

[@kyzf]

Johnnie Kimmie If God is all-powerful, then he can illuminate any dark evil corner. He chooses not to. That means he accepts and even encourages the existence of evil. Think about that.

[@uselessaccount8702]

Actually it works the other way around.. but ok

[@BEpiano]

The more I listen to this, the better it gets! Same way as Naysayer did to me. So perfect!

[@MonikaOlivia]

I feel exactly the same :3

[@BEpiano]

***** Me? :D

[@MusicMan1513]

If you really pay attention to the music, the ambient keyboard adds so much power to Architects songs.

[@anthonybelliveau-ANYONE-2024]

Honestly the best metalcore song ever written.

[@ryanhaney5369]

Best architects album ever. Can't even explain how good this is.

[@n0tAnother]

The best visual work i've seen in a long time... absolutely breathtaking. Don't know who is making vids for them, but i'm completely in love with their work

[@mauricewesselingh9456]

The video is made by Red Boss productions, www.redbossproductions.com.

[@n0tAnother]

Maurice Wesselingh thx man, appreciate it

[@titblin]

Да ваще заебись трек

[@HamkaasPiraat]

amen

[@leventegyorgydeak1300]

This one looks pretty cool too kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXWnn2eBnZtog6M

[@leora2792]

Sometimes I feel kind of guilty for singing along to songs like these because I'm a Christian, but then I'm like "ah, fuck it. I'm not depriving myself of badass music for the sake of being good." Im just going to enjoy the lyrics for what they mean to people, even if I myself can't relate to them because let's be real, those are some darn good lines.

[@snevarez31]

these guys did a meaning behind the song interview and basically this song is directed to anyone using religion in selfish/harmful way in a way to justify their actions of being a shitty human. If you're a legitimate good person and is a Christian that isnt like the type I explained above. then this song isnt directed to you

[@meatl0ad]

We need more people like you in the world. I mean, I'm no Christian but I have my beliefs. And it's really interesting to hear other people's points of view, especially when it's this emotional. They killed this song, and I still feel loved from the deity in which I believe.

[@5ekburnsred]

To supplement what +Sammy Nevarez said, here is a blog from Tom: architectsofficial.tumblr.com/post/76328164207/discussion-about-the-meaning-of-broken-cross

[@Jrileyvt]

I know what you mean but like Sammy says it's not directed towards good people. So many have such a blurred vision of Christianity and other religions due to the people that use religion to profit themselves. One thing I love about Architects is the message they send in there lyrics. Haven't heard one song that hasn't hit me right in the feels. Also so stoked I finally found a vinyl LP of Lost Forever//Lost Together, and pre ordered the new album coming out in May.

[@nightsyko]

+Leora Ojadi the thing about this song, how i see it at least, is that the lyrics are not against religion but what man does of and with it. The lyrics are saying that people are using religion as a mean to a end and that if their was a god well he would be dispointed. at least that's my two scense

[@asexydeath]

you know what. I think it's time for an Architects tattoo. They have consistently impressed me for 10 years. I don't have any band tattoos but i think i have just been persuaded. Love this band.

[@sammorritt3581]

Was thinking the exact same thing!

[@TheGoober2100]

TEX urgh did you get the tat

[@aoghau3686]

@@TheGoober2100 I did!

I don't even want to know how long it took to render this music video. So far your music just seems to get deeper and more brutal. LOVE it.

[@rbp197]

It was about 7.5 hours!

Red Boss Productions So you're the mastermind behind all these video's I've seen. Mad respect. They really are pieces of art!

[@Sirenhunter5]

Red Boss Productions I bow to you for making such a beautiful video!

[@MrTommyDUB00]

Red Boss Productions Thank you for creating these amazing videos!! Total respect :)

[@Jaymed71608]

How the fuck do you even sit down and begin to write such a masterpiece. Unreal talent

[@samuelaragones1306]

Powerful message indeed. As a Christian, I feel very sorry for the condescending demeanor of many Christians (including those in the Westboro Baptist cult). I have not been a Christian for a very long time, so I understand the kind of contempt that some "so called Christians" have for us "sinners." But I came to realize that Jesus came to those who knew that they were "perfect mistakes" and "almighty f**k ups," not the overly pious religious types that thought they had it all together (Mark 2:17). I like that this song acknowledges the imperfect nature of humanity. I really dig that. Just never forget, just because many judgmental "Christians" look down on you and don't love you, doesn't mean that God doesn't. Peace and love folks!

[@_NotEnoughMana]

This! You couldn't have succinctly summarised Christianity than this. God is love and he loves you no matter what. It's only over judgemental people pretending to believe in something that is not true that gives us a bad name. Respect bro! Peace to you too!

[@Popabuddy1]

I don't really understand true christians too much. Why have such a strong belief in something that has never been shown to you first hand? All there is, is a book that people claim to have been created by god. I'm not saying a god doesn't exist, but why don't some people like you have a bit of doubt that some magical being doesn't exist? And if its because you want to be happy about the way you die, or for who you are. It still seems to trouble me that there isn't any doubt to it. Maybe being raised into a strong belief of it is what does it.

[@samuelaragones1306]

Popabuddy1 Hey dude, I don't have all the answers, but if you message me privately, I would love to chat with you about your thoughts on religion and give you some of my views if you would like. Let me know!

[@lazylegolars]

War an Hate to you. :*

[@skyreach669]

This song is just as much about the hateful and meaningless passages in the bible as it is modern followers of the religion. Let's not play it off as the religion itself isn't problematic, outdated and inundated with useless belief systems.

[@MrCoday15]

I've been a "Christian" for the majority of my life. I find songs like this to be riveting and beautiful in content. It's not offensive or blasphemous, it's real. It's honest and passionate towards the story of Christ just as any Chris Tomlin or For Today song is. Questioning God, his agenda, or his existence has been at the center of almost every Biblical figure from Noah to Job and so on. If you follow the Bible, and those who teach it, blindly you will end up either a closed minded bigot or missing the whole point. These lyrics are truths hard to swallow.

[@CarlosPardon]

Why cant all Christians be as open minded as you?

[@MrCoday15]

Carlos Pardon To be honest, my friend, I wouldn't really call those people "Christians". Those are what we in the "heavy music community" generally call posers.lol

[@iiGODLYWARRIOR]

This song changed my life when I was 19. It helped me realize I was an atheist.

[@kilo_ktks]

Ima have to agree to disagree bro im lost as fuck but I don't think there is not a God I believe there is one but idk who doesn't make sense to just show up and go threw pain for nothing or i would have ended it

[@habilalsalfadori]

@@kilo_ktks come to Islam my friend.

[@grivza]

@@kilo_ktks I mean it is pretty obvious that the God that created us is actually the devil. And no, you wouldn't have ended your life even if you realized that god doesn't exist because you are made to want to survive; it's an instinct. There is really no need for rationalization.

[@pwuntahs]

@@kilo_ktks No one or nor any group can tell you what's correct. Nobody knows.

[@emilyparr138]

Good! Welcome to the rational and reasonable club dude

[@afkingtragedy]

Tom was THE band... I can't imagine Architects bouncing back ever... Still an amazing set of albums

[@samjardine7445]

Had you seen them on the tour they just finished you'd think very differently

[@chrismarques3824]

Have you heard Doomsday?? Cause I reckon they are still going strong without Tom. I think his death has driven them to new heights. Rip tom

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

Its interesting that everyone in this comment section are fundamentally what this song is about. Maybe you aren't the ones causing wars or corruption in this world, but your constant arguing over shit so irrelevant and small in a universe where there are so many bigger things than what your fucking views on religion are, is the meaning behind "he doesn't fuck love us". IF god were to really exist, do you honestly think he would be proud of his creation of the human race? Look at yourselves. Fighting over shit that LITERALLY DOES NOT MATTER when you look at existence as a whole. Humans think they are the center of the universe when in reality, we are all a bunch of fucking parasites destroying ourselves and the home we live on. Great song as always, Architects.

[@anasasisxenophontis]

Not saying I disagree with you, but there is more at stake here than just an idea. Religion is one of those things that has to go. There are too many minds in this world that stop searching for answers because they think the answer is god. Brilliant minds, potential doctors, physicists, chemists, etc. that never come to be because they are stymied by religion. We need these people because between the exponentially growing population and climate change, we're going to be fucked without them. Some things are worth fighting for. And this absolutely does matter.

[@anasasisxenophontis]

***** Well said.

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

***** I'm sorry but I highly doubt that a person's religious views are as important in the grand scheme of things as people make it out to be.

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

***** thats my point! thats the entire point of this song! something like that is effecting the entire human race and for what...?

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

***** Not a problem! Probably should have worded myself better

[@Gomcio]

I found Architects late... like 2 years ago, even tho im listening to variety of metal music for 15+ years now. its impressive to me how modern they sounds and thats almost 10y old album.

[@ericurialmer6932]

"A match made in heaven" came out a little over a month ago but already has half the views of Broken Cross. ARCHITECTS IS BADASS.

[@GeorgeUsedFire]

I am a God. How do I know? Everytime I try and talk to God, all I can hear is myself speaking.

[@vasgou94]

That's so deep that i found oil.

[@afkingtragedy]

that's what Kanye said

[@ApexFaction]

afkingtragedy yeezus

[@mrportotiger6236]

everysingle one of us has a particule of god inside us. we're all gods but we cant reach enlightment due to our human form, desire and carnal ambitions..

[@echosound656]

MrPorto Tiger the problem with people who think like you is the fact that you don't question anything.....you hear an 'idea', a concept that you like very much and just believe it because it fits your criteria. The fact is that you don't have any proof of anything....and neither scientist have absolute proof of their theorys.....and that's amazing to me....with all their years of study and experiments they still say they don't have a complete answer, and that every theory can be 'unprooven' with enough evidence (bassicaly most of them are agnostic, as am i)....religious people don't want to chalenge their minds, but believe in divinity so they can feel special and safe.... there are an infinite posibilities how we came to be.....the one with god and fallen angels is as probable as believing in a flying spaghetti monster.... just accept your existence like it is and don't wish for imaginary paradise that contradicts itself in so many ways. Saying you have god particles in yourself is such an egocentric statement....you put yourself above everything just because you don't understand why you exist....that's basic behaviour of non-critical thinking.

[@unbornvii]

2:51 is perfection! The music fits the video incredibly!

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

sometimes, i read the youtube comments just to see how many people will pick fights. This is why I'm here: this song is amazing, this band is amazing. i want to listen to it. not fight with people.

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

want*

[@tracymance4574]

Wan't*

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

Tracy Mance no, want* not wan't

[@RapXkSi]

"We’re all stuck on this rock together so lets stop searching for ways in which we are different are start looking at all the ways in which we’re alike" Tom Searle. Rest In Peace inspirational man....

[@Verbrecherr]

God does love us. And loves this song.

[@unfairy333]

the guitar is orgasmic ahhhhhh

[@jacobthies7775]

His "bleghs" literal nut botton everytime.

[@fxckmeandfxckyou]

Uh wierd chose of words...

[@unfairy333]

@@fxckmeandfxckyou this comment was made over 5 years ago but thank you

[@fxckmeandfxckyou]

@@unfairy333 respect for having that acc more than a couole of months like i do

[@razoredge8284]

@@unfairy333 holy shit we found an actual old fan

[@ShallowDepression]

Oh man that breakdown, I feel like windmilling in my living room, who cares if the cats are watching!

[@ItsZifx]

Meow

[@Wadeforce]

ShallowDepression windmilling like the circular head bang or the arm flailing

[@ShallowDepression]

Wadeforce Both!

[@DomBarGames]

zaybatistuta you are not alone...

[@v_vtvk]

Listening to this song now. Perfect soundtrack to our reality. Love from Ukraine 💙💛

[@samuelrodrigue7281]

Stay strong and safe man!

[@Bobbrent919]

Для сегодняшней реалии больше подходит Грейвдиггер и Нейсеер

[@Komyeta]

Let Donestk speak Russian and it'll be fine

[@Bobbrent919]

@@Komyeta а на каком они там ещё говорят? Не неси хуйню

[@maxgraf438]

Put Putin in a Box

[@animebandsotaku]

checking out the opening acts for BMTH and I hear that the guitarist passed away of cancer a few weeks ago... it seems that everywhere I look, everything I read, theres more cancer victims than I ever would have imagined. even though I dont listen to this band, I still feel the loss of another amazing person. RIP Tom.

[@dmitrysokolov5947]

One of the best metalcore songs ever made.

[@Missingm_]

just saw them yesterday, fucking amazing! definitly want to see them again, what a fucking hell of a show! i recomend everyone to see them live, and sam carter has such energy, and he's voice live is just like the album, just incredible.

[@solazos]

Being seeing them in 2 months!!!! ARGGGG

[@chelseagrin4341]

Saw them in march Punched in the neck in the Moshpit XD Sam carter is fucking awesome as is the rest of the band :')

[@Ryzrr]

I haven't had a song hit me like this and give me shivers, since, well the last time was when Sempiternal and before that Like Moths To Flames first album. I Sure as fuck missed this feeling.

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

Give Misery Signals' album "Absent Light" a listen if you haven't already while you're waiting for this album to drop.

[@Ryzrr]

Will do man! thanks for the recommendation. I appreciate it.

[@ACLeftyGuitar]

Ryzrr Prepared Like a Bride - Overcomer , trust me, and there new album came out like 3 days ago

[@anonaconn]

Just incase you haven't taken the time to listen to August Burns Red they are a really sick band, listen to the track Poor Millionaire to start you off. They are super religious but it doesn't take away from the seriousness of their music, and their drummer Matt Greiner is great.

[@liamhopkins29]

Could not agree more dude... god damn that song packs a wallop.

[@mattc8030]

My favorite album. This and AOGHAU are such great albums and remain so relevant in my life. 🖤 rip T//S Truly missed...

[@KappaSlappa-t8o]

I'm a Christian and I think this song is incredibly powerful. I get chills everytime I listen to it. I think more people of faith should contemplate the nature of God. A personal relationship with God is important, but what is a relationship with someone you don't really know? It seems like a lot of people of faith treat prayer like they're talking *at* Him, and not like two way communication. Between the Old and New Testaments, the nature of God changed drastically. So much so that we saw the conception of a new Abrahamic faith in Christ. And really, would God be happy with the world as it is? Just because you love your children doesn't mean you can't be disappointed in them. I see a lot of Christians in the comments say they disagree with the message. But I think its important to consider it. At one point God sent the Great Flood to reset all of humanity. Wrath isn't impossible for him. I think treating the notion of God like he doesn't experience changes of emotion is underestimating how complex our creator truly is. And I don't think questioning God means you're being disloyal to Him. Let that inquiry be something that strengthens your relationship with Him.

[@xnominalx]

BLEGHHH!!!

[@sapphicaswell9066]

press 5 and wait a few secs for blegh

[@michaelkendrick3484]

Good only knows why we were born to bleghh

[@underoath257]

Look at all these people attempting to look smart by arguing about religion and claiming what's right or wrong. You guys probably can't see the big picture here. It's the fact that you can't respect the perception and beliefs of other people that causes war. You don't need to insult each other. If you can all learn to do that, you can learn to live in peace.

[@morgzdargg104]

Smart words man

[@christopherkatzer282]

One of the ten commandments is "respect thy neighbor" That's all we need to live in peace.

[@underoath257]

Christopher Katzer Couldn't agree more mate, although prepare yourself for people who would argue with you about those commandments, lol

[@pausasa24]

You're the first to disrespect others by judging us. We are free to speak out against what we think is the situation happening and related with the message that the band wants to give and the pictures shown in the video. Respect our opinions mate.

[@underoath257]

Pau satorra Herbera Disrespected you? Seriously? In what way? Yeah you are all free to express your opinions.Arguing is ok but most people here are crossing the line. The problem comes in when someone insults someone just because they don't agree with each other. Know the difference. I never said "SHUT THE HELL UP SO WE CAN HAVE PEACE."

[@butterflygroundhog]

so many good bands, i love metal and all it's subcultures! *-*

[@MrVanquishDestiny]

Though I am Christian (I respect everyone's beliefs and faiths, for although I can dislike and disapprove of someone's actions, I must love my neighbor as myself) Just wanted to say I respect this band and even this song because (if you read their blog on Redditch about Broken Cross) they are singing against those take religion for an excuse for discrimination and to hurt others. Like beating someone up because of their sexual orientation, or be a suicide bomber and what not. And that their god is not a god that loves us. Anyways, cheers!

[@robertkozak9464]

this reminded me of day of the dead by hollywood undead....that song is about people who want or try to earn money from religious people

[@joshua38096]

Much love from an agnostic! You are what religion needs

[@chris_noswe]

Your religion is cancer. You're a virus that spread it. Be gone.

[@OEpistimon]

Finally, someone who gets it.

[@daniellemarkz1285]

I am a Christian too, and love architects as well. People, god is NOT religion. Religious people are the ones who crucified Christ because they don't liked him. They killed him because their religion was bigger than their love! The real god loves us and that's why we are in this world, to love and forgive one another no matter what. Even in our worst days. LOVE 4 ALL

[@RandomnessM]

They've only kept getting better and better

[@iuliapopa3341]

I have the most comfortable life any one could dream of. And yet I suffer deeply for the suffering and torment of all - humans and animals. And then the meaningless, the hopelessness and despair of all and everything. This song hits exactly there.

[@guillaumepieton2647]

This song is so emotional! Love it!!

[@indecisive3358]

brother, is that you?

[@toofy9790]

+William Man. Lol

[@pppooo6864]

+William Man Shoulda made your name William Runner

[@riannamarise2003]

Insdead of argueing about god im just going to say.. This song kicks ass. Goodnight

[@TishoKolev]

Dear Architects, I miss you. Your songs used to send my spirit flying through space

[@yungpadawan1098]

Amazing song. Truest lyrics i've heard in a long time and i often wonder it myself. If their is a god (which the evidence is against), then why in the fuck would he love us? And furthermore why the fuck should we love him for making us like this?

[@katyvaske989]

Think of "god" as the highest vibratory plane, i.e.. 10th dimension/dimension of light. People tend to want to view a higher power as some humanistic entity, floating around, making decisions. It is more comfortable that way, more relatable. Everything is vibrations/frequencies, and the highest frequency can manifest and distribute itself into any other level. We are ALL God, in this sense. We create our own distress, hardships, pain, suffering. We create, preserve and destroy, just as "He" does. We tend to doubt our limits due to influence from all around, we judge ourselves, and act, based on others. It is no one's fault but our own for all that is in our lives. We have complete control, but we feel as if we are feeble, little beings, dismissing our true potential, giving right for negative energy to prosper around, and in, us. We feel hopeless because of the way things are set up in our country/government. We are told what to do, when to do it, and the repercussions of not doing so. And "no one" made us like this. We ALL have the power to chose what we do, we just like to pretend we don't so we don't feel as bad doing certain things. Mind over matter. All of this would not exist without you perceptually creating it at every given moment; you create your own life, but view life without your false ego. Life does not owe us anything, we must demonstrate that WE are worthy for life. People got that flipped around long, long ago. Stop being negative and all that is left is happiness. Always remember, we are everything and everything is us. You cannot have one thing without everything. It all ties together. As above, so below.

[@katyvaske989]

And you are thinking of "love" as a Hallmark card would portray it. Love is the undeniable compassion for all things, no matter size, shape, colour. Love is true absolution from ego. It is not "I love you," but "I love all." There is no segregation. If you look hard enough, their is beauty and potential in all.

[@yungpadawan1098]

Katherine Vaske Very Well said, but i still stand to my point

[@katyvaske989]

punny^

[@katyvaske989]

Umad Brah and also, I answered and/or corrected every question you asked. Humans need to stop being so negative and hostile towards life. You're creating your own problems. My nigga, energy comes in waves/oscillations, so it's not about good or bad, pain or blissfulness, but balancing so one end of the spectrum does not absolve the other. Like a golden mean spiral, there can be definitive points put on anything, but once you do that, you start to structure life into a hectic mess of points and curves, a start and an end, instead of going with the natural source energy flow of everything and existing into infinity. Everything is created and dictated through beliefs and thought patterns, so why focus on negative things, and giving them power, when literally anything is possible if you seriously try?

[@Lawrbear]

Wow. The lyrics to this song are so powerful and packed with emotion. The visuals and instrumentation are very well put together. However I can only feel for the writer of these lyrics. I always pondered God's intentions and my belief has been challenged many times. I feel like everyone who believes in god has felt this way in one point of life. Like, why are we here? Why does he let these terrible things go on in this world? Why can't we fully understand his presence? I'm rambling though. Great song. Very profound lyrics.

[@weavingthevaluess]

dude i couldnt agree with you more

[@adibparker7121]

Yeah exactly. When you realise that God doesn't give you the will to win the lottery or decide whether the masses are punished by a governing body. If He truly is the creator of all life and exsistance this probably includes other universes / planets with living entities. I think everyone has their own tests within their limits, but it makes people stronger. "The mind and spirit of man advance when he is tried by suffering. The more the ground is ploughed the better the seed will grow, the better the harvest will be. Just as the plough furrows the earth deeply, purifying it of weeds and thistles, so suffering and tribulation free man from the petty affairs of this worldly life until he arrives at a state of complete detachment. His attitude in this world will be that of divine happiness. Man is, so to speak, unripe: the heat of the fire of suffering will mature him. Look back to the times past and you will find that the greatest men have suffered most."

[@MGibsonian]

We are living in a dark age. This humanity is a failure. But, individuals can save themselves if they can find Gnosis. Then, all of our religious questions are answered and we begin to live for real. As we are now, our lives have no meaning, the singer is right.

[@anasasisxenophontis]

There is a concept that exists, though it is difficult for theists to entertain. The concept is this: we on this planet do not have to have a reason for being here. We could be and most likely are simply the result of a cosmic equation that produced life.

[@9mundus]

if there was a god, we would be the death of him.

[@elias.7513]

This is one of the few songs that completely erases me from everything but the pure bliss of the music. I can't explain it,I cant explain the feeling,but it takes me home.

[@JpdCookie]

I really like this and I just discovered them! I am a christian but I really love to hear other people's opinion on these topics. I am a person who really excepts everyone's opinion, that is why I like this type of music. I really enjoy this song for many reasons! But still, god bless these guys ^-^

[@RyanKaufman]

You know I was almost going to click to the next song, but the heavier, more spitting vocals where I truly feel anger and just feeling in general, it's good shit man. It just makes me want to keep listening. The music is also quite an atmosphere builder, at least in several parts of the song. I don't know if I could listen to these guys more than this one song, but that's what I love about music. Every song is a journey, and some journeys you don't like and some you do - you never know until you take it.

[@mother_crow_eyes]

One of the greatest metalcore songs of all time

[@HanselLopezFranco]

I'm not christian or follow any religion, but I do believe that god exist, maybe I don't know if he's good or not, or something, I just believe that we as humans we are not just a coincidence. But bands like Architects or Parkway Drive have those feelings that really gets you, you can't deny that their lyrics are sincere, and gives you a message no matter if you're in a religion or you are just atheist, they are trying to tell you with their songs that at least don't trust, give yourself the chance to doubt, like don't believe everything that people says is true just because is written in the bible.

[@zuesunleashed]

So humans can't be a coincidence, but God can? Not trying to start an argument just a discussion.

[@HanselLopezFranco]

Mmmchutney What I meant is that humans are so imperfect that there's gotta be something or someone else above us, like more powerful that could create all of this, or who knows maybe God is all universe, everything that exists, even us could be God or part of God, I don't know. The thing is that this is a tough topic to talk about. I'm probably too wrong but that's what I think.

[@zuesunleashed]

Hansel Drahonovsky Yeah I getcha :P

[@havoren]

Wow, what an adventure I've been going through for almost three years! Listening to bands from Asking Alexandria to Bring Me The Horizon to Sleeping With Sirens to Parkway Drive to I Killed The Prom Queen to Architects has really taught me a lot about myself and my music tastes. I really look forward to hearing more from this band and any other bands that I tend to discover next that make a great impact on me! :D

[@havoren]

***** AA and SWS definitely aren't putting out good music anymore, but I think BMTH put out a decent album in 2013 showing how much they've grown. For IKTPQ, I became a fan once I've heard their new album. I don't like their old stuff, but I can really get into their new material. Same goes for Architects (though I wouldn't mind giving their old stuff a try again). Those aren't the only bands I love though, but feel free to give me suggestions because I might like one or two of the bands you suggest! :D

[@jonathanmitchell420]

havoren If you like Prom Queen then Check out Bury Tomorrow. Very melodic metalcore. Also if youre a fan of Lamb of God but want something a bit more metalcore check out the new Bleed From Within album.

[@havoren]

Jonathan Mitchell I've actually checked out Bury Tomorrow and I like the single "Royal Blood" they had, but I felt like the album was too overproduced. I'll give them another try though.

[@MrOGhippo]

havoren BANDS SCREAM: Architects; Counterparts; Oh, Sleeper; While She Sleeps SINGING: The Amity Affliction; Dead and Divine; The Plot in You HEAVY: Legend; Northlane; Volumes OTHER: Being As An Ocean; For Today, The Ghost Inside, Structures AND……The Holly Springs Disaster [R.I.P] (only had 1 EP) there is definately 1 or 2 badass songs out of those

[@123voxSCREAMS]

MrOGhippo im glad you went through your itunes library for that one.

[@mxcmoney3634]

I don't agree with their message, but I think their music is amazing.

[@Dervy]

I actually think we'll finally have a monstrous album like Hollow Crown/Ruin

[@haaardcoooreee]

Dervy Every Architect's album is Monstrous.

[@Eddie-97]

Don't agree with the message but beyond stoked for this album!!!

[@moloking401]

Read the bible, its the main cause of atheism.

[@Eddie-97]

moloking401 I really don't care what the bible says there are so many words just copied down book from book. Religion is dead but jesus lives man

[@moloking401]

that may be. But the only evidence of jesus is in the bible. I choose not to agree with his teachings that are portrayed in the bible

[@Eddie-97]

moloking401 I understand man its hard for me to keep faith sometimes

[@moloking401]

yeah dude. But questioning your faith leads to answers! And with answers come truth, Faith is just used to "brainwash" you. I dont like to use that word but that is what it looks like to me. (Believing in something you cant see, feel or hear). You might have heard him or "felt" him. But when thinking that, remember that every religion uses the same thing (faith) and have countless people "feeling" and hearing god.

[@sandramaessen5548]

Lyrics,emotions and sound yes that's what they are!!! Listen closely what they're singing about!!! Very emotional and important. He's not just screaming......♡

[@Mashaunix]

Guys, the song isn't an anti-religious statement. It expresses what it's like to feel abandoned by God, your supposed creator, in your suffering ("a desperate picture of God's regret"), and calls against hatred initiated by religion ("hate must weigh on you like a broken cross"). I believe in God and think it's key to respect all religions, but I can relate to the song.

[@volcano83]

Wish I could blast this in a church loud as hell

[@hurryhurry9723]

you are so edgy. church is bad, atheism is cool

[@phantom6276]

Very tempting

[@redviperx2881]

Sure thats fine, but I'm willing to bet your sorry ass can't articulate why you wish that, other than wanting to look cool by representing the dark side. Architects themselves said this was not an anti Christian or religious song. Grow up kiddo, before its too late

[@OmnipotentWealth]

Hehe loud as hell

[@davidll4334]

Do it. Idiot

[@douglasowen3813]

I love the way of how Sam screams "HATE" in this song

[@juliuscaesar1388]

Hmm...edgy, heavy; makes me want to start a war. I'm gonna show this to my apprenitce Brutus and see what he thinks, it's really...killer...

[@Someone6070]

I see what you did there lol

[@Attanscore]

"Architects: Wait... NO. HOLD UP!"

[@kubaj8397]

@@Attanscore *WE WERE SUPPOSED TO DO THE OPPOSITE*

[@Attanscore]

@@kubaj8397 DAMNN I GUESS IT'S TRULY A BROKEN CROSS!! XDD

[@adamsylvan]

We are always looking outside of ourselves for answers. Whereas I think we need to deeply reflect on ourselves to truely find the answers we are all searching for. We can't keep blaming god and wondering why he would do such things to humans, and at the end of the day we make choices, and we have to learn about cause and effect. God doesn't kill. We do. Humans. We all have the choice to redeem our bad decisions too but unfortunately people think they can do whatever they want without accepting the consequences. We are all guilty of doing some wrong in our lives whether we like it or not, but with hard work we can pull through these dark times. I hope this sort of made sense, I'm tired and shiz

[@planeofimmanence2157]

Yes people kill people under his fucking ideals sweetie

[@planeofimmanence2157]

God is not a fucking pure example of morality he despises intelligence because it is is enemy the man would have you pillage towns rape convert the people in the town he him self has sent massive floods to murder an entire earth for the few people he deems too sinful he would kill countless amounts of people in order to purify the fucking place he makes Hitler look like a fucking butterfly I understand this isn't something your church would preach XD Misogyny,Pedophilia, Homophobic, fear of anyone out of the normal the beliefs of religion has caused elitism and is often the source of a lot of hate

[@mxcmoney3634]

Adam Kilpatrick OK, time to shoot down your arguments as well. God doesn't kill? You believe in god, so you believe that he caused a great flood which KILLED most of the earth's population, so how can you possibly say that god doesn't kill? Yes, we do, and so does everything else in nature. Natural selection is survival of the strongest and evolution, and sometimes that calls for killing, which you see in most if not all predators. We can do whatever we want. I went into a large church (not a mega church, just a large one), and I started blasting Attila into the microphone and saying "praise the lord satan". I defiled the crosses on the way out. Nothing happened, as a matter of fact, I got a raise the next day. And no, I'm not a satanist, I don't believe in god so therefore I don't believe in satan. However, if I was a satanist, that wouldn't necessarily mean that I'm evil. There are some satanists who view satan as a free-thinking being who revolted against an oppressing ruler, which, if the bible was true, is a true statement. and Deathmilzer Jenkinz is right, god is against intelligence. It even says in the bible that sin came into the world because we ate the fruit off of a tree, which is literally referred to in the bible as the tree of knowledge.

[@kristofervasquez3935]

Can't get this song out of mind, 4th day smashing it over and over 😔 so fking GOOOOOOOOD :0

[@funkpank3918]

2:52 to 3:13 just chill man 😊😊😊😊😊❤️

[@ishirutaekakura308]

Anyone here just binge tf outta Architects cause they're fucking amazing?

[@olivierscheer9264]

Always tears in my eyes when listening to Architects... such emotion and power !

[@blasher4]

This is quite the powerful video.

[@matchboxschrieverpetersonl7]

I think this video is garbage myself. Completely lost. Deluded. And it breaks my heart. They are so talented yet have no idea what they are sewing.

[@kscheitzinger7593]

gold. nothing but good harsh truth.

[@nut6442]

YES.

[@aslangodric]

We all seek God at our own pace. I live this band because this song proves that they believe a higher power. To not question what we believe would be foolish.

[@zuesunleashed]

They're outspoken atheists. You clearly missed the point of the message though.

[@zuesunleashed]

***** Unicorns. Elves. Pixies. Mentioned them, must believe in them.

[@MrsMyLife]

This song proves nothing of the sort! Atheists are not against god(s), we don't hate god(s), we aren't ashamed, nor are we mad at god(s), any more than we are at leprechauns and fairies. We simply do not accept the ridiculous claim that any god(s) exist. We acknowledge the CONCEPT of god(s) as something that other people believe in and this song calls those people into question. +The One, your comment is equivalent to me saying "The one is a believer in Allah, he just denies Allah because he's ashamed or he hates him" see my point? You can't hate something that DOESN'T EXIST. Definitely missed the point of the song, "god only knows" is used in a FIGURATIVE sense, it's a figure of speech meaning 'no one knows'. You really should question your beliefs more because you look like a fool. I have a few words and sentences that you should look up: ATHEIST 'GOD ONLY KNOWS' PROOF CONCEPT

[@mxcmoney3634]

***** no, we genuinely don't believe him because we think for ourselves. You take the reason why you don't believe in other gods, and that's why we don't believe in yours. We acknowledge god because it is highly controversial, people ask us why or how we cannot believe in god, and most of us are former christians. And what James said is true. To not question what you christians believe would be foolish.

[@ImmortalMachine]

Who's here because someone listened to this song 32000 times and wanted to know if it's any good? 🙋

[@ashleythompson3035]

Me! Haha I do enjoy it I'm thankful for that person showing me another great song

[@StuntmanDanHemi]

Yup yup lol

[@despitealchemy6293]

Yep 😉

[@D0wNF4LLofficial]

I love this song. It asks questions from an Atheist's perspective, while recognising that we're all Lost Together, despite our differences in belief.

[@roxytects]

@@ashleythompson3035i’m glad i could help you find this song :)

[@havoren]

I'm really liking these guys! Epitaph sure is grabbing some great bands and making them better! :D

[@havoren]

***** For me, they're making these bands sound great sound quality wise. I also like the material that bands like Architects and I Killed The Prom Queen are writing as well. It's really good, but sound quality helps make the songs better in my opinion.

[@BEpiano]

Sorry, but Architects don't need Epitaph to make them 'better'

[@GuapTribe]

Yeah dude… Labels don't actually record the music lol studios are responsible for sound quality, but Epitath has some great bands.

[@henrikudd1935]

Well said! You need a good band and good material to work with. Really really love epitaph but they're not responsible to how the album sounds

[@nickolasfarr7837]

havoren Now that you have worded it better, I kind of agree. But still, give the producers some credit!!!

[@billhawkins192]

This song breaks and rebuilds. Like we all must.

[@devildjango]

looking forward to 21st june Portugal!!

[@gokofanatiko15]

:D

[@elsa5]

Oh my God, thi is my first time Listening to this band I am in fucking love.... No words for this, They're awesome

[@alexwearsnada]

New favorite band from the uk!! come back to portland soonish!!

[@killerhippo10]

this song and amazing and this video is fucking sick, like LOOK AT IT, its just beautiful

[@MGibsonian]

i wish we could see segments of the band playing though, we need to seem them thrashing with a song like this, along with the visuals the best part usually of music like this is watching the band

[@fleecejohnson2895]

4 years ago today, rest in peace Tom.

[@mannaj.crispin4506]

Oh my, I cry now, it's really true... This song is the truth...

[@lilyisacat29]

Anyone else a fellow Christian who's had fun times explaining their music taste to people?

[@FastNCurious88]

Hey It's Lily I love you for that

[@jairvandersterre1002]

Nope, but I am a Christian too.

[@bobsapp4643]

Only to my wife & kids.

[@minecraftsteve2504]

Yes, very much so

[@trystandupreez9260]

Yeah. But are Architects Christian

[@RyanMcKennargh]

These lyrics remind me of a son after a stern Word from his Father. At the time, the son is full of hate, unable to see the love of the Father because he's being corrected by Him. Only in hindsight, after correcting himself can the son realise how much Love was truly behind his Father's actions.

[@yrmio8354]

This song mirrors my my feelings right now. It has been hell of a year and every close one i have is sick or passed out. I just want to thank you for feeling better just 3 minutes.

[@PostHardcoreMan96]

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