Dead Butterflies
Architects Architects Lyrics
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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
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, dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butter
Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies
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 in a cloud of
Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies
Fly high 'cause the ravens are here to stay
I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself in a cloud of
Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies
The song "Dead Butterflies" by Architects explores themes of existential crisis, struggle with self-identity, and the fleeting nature of life. The lyrics "I wanna bother God, I wanna feel the ground beneath my feet, but I've got a smile full of broken teeth" depict a yearning for connection with a higher power and a desire for grounding in the midst of chaos. The line "the flower that never blossoms is quickly forgotten, it must be gold if it's glistening" highlights the pressure to be successful and recognized in society, and the fear of being forgotten if one does not achieve greatness. The chorus "goodbye, all the doves have flown away, I must've lost myself in a cloud of dead butterflies" portrays the loss of hope and the feeling of being lost in a world that is dying.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna bother God
I want to challenge the power and purpose behind my existence.
I wanna feel the ground beneath my feet
I desire a genuine, authentic connection to the earth and life around me.
But I've got a smile full of broken teeth
Despite my desire for something more, I am held back by my own flaws and imperfections.
Goodbye, all the doves have flown away
The purity and beauty of the past has faded, leaving behind a sense of loneliness.
I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself
Repetition emphasizes a feeling of confusion and disorientation, as if the artist cannot find their own identity or purpose.
I know it's not enough
Despite their struggles, the singer recognizes that what they have is not sufficient to fulfill their desires and needs.
Why does defeat always taste so bittersweet?
Failure brings a sense of bitterness, but it also provides a twisted sense of satisfaction or relief.
I just wanna live and die in peace
The artist desires a simple existence, without the complexity and challenges of life.
The flower that never blossoms is quickly forgotten
Failure to achieve one's potential or to stand out can lead to being overlooked and ignored by others.
It must be gold if it's glistening
Something that appears to be valuable or desirable may not necessarily be so, and can lead to disappointment or unfulfillment.
Fly high 'cause the ravens are here to stay
Repetition of imagery from earlier suggests that negativity and darkness will always remain.
Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butter
Repetition of the song's title emphasizes the image of something beautiful and fragile becoming lifeless and insignificant.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Josh Middleton, Alex Dean, Adam Christianson, Sam Carter, Dan Searle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@naysayer24
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, dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butter
Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies
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 in a cloud of
Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies
Fly high 'cause the ravens are here to stay
I must've lost myself, lost myself, lost myself in a cloud of
Dead butterflies, dead butterflies, dead butterflies
@KnownAsTheInconspicuous
I'm already thinking about how to teach my children the alphabet in the future:
A like Animals
B like Black Lungs
C like Colony Collapse
D like Dead Butterflies
E like Early Grave
F like Feather of Lead
G like Gravity
H like Holy Hell
...
No, I don't want to force my children to listen to Architects!?
@Thgrandfinale
I like In elegance
J like no
K like no again
L like left with a last minute
M like memento mori
N like Naysayer
O like Outsider Heart
P like no again
R like Royal Beggars
S like Save Me
T like The Distant Blue
U like Unbeliever
V like damn man
W like We're all alone
X like no
Y like Youth is wasted on the young
Z like AAAAAAAAAA
@mostafahossaintuhin
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
@wearearchitects
Thank you for all the love! ❤️
@ivanmerkushev704
You really deserve it. Fly high.
@savinakelly
Fly high boys
@mightyjay5580
Love this! Methinks you guys are going places! 🤘😏
@time502
Jfc! on my first listen right now and I already know this is my new favorite song, y'all simply outdid yourselves, the addition of the orchestral pieces is giving literal fucking goosebumps
@luigirinaldi4744
Thank you for the amazing music guys🤘🤘
When coronavirus ends come to Italy👍👍🇮🇹🤘
@TheMetalhammer11
Architects 2016 - “let me live and die in peace”
Architects 2021- “I just wanna live and die in peace”
@pho3nix
Literally hits hard on how much they've grown past Tom
@TheMetalhammer11
I’ve never been so happy to see a band receive the popularity they deserve
@AresTyr
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