The Architect – English Lyrics

• By: Paloma Faith

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

I gave you my everything

But it was never enough for you

And just like young lovers do

We made mistakes we can't undo

Whatever I do for you

You will never be satisfied

You wade in my waters

'Til the dying of the tide

I'll give you heaven

I'll give you hell

I'm raising my huntsmen

I'm casting my spell

And if I all I have is to be wasted away

I'll save myself tonight

I can't take the pain

I will forgive you, but I won't forget

I will forgive you, for the burden and neglect

I will forgive you, no I can not forget

And I will outlive you

I am the architect

Oh, if you stop hurting me

Then I'll have some time to heal

So try to be tender, now

'Cause the darkness feels so real

I'll give you heaven

I'll give you hell

I'm raising my huntsmen

I'm casting my spell

And if I all I have is to be wasted away

I'll save myself tonight

I can't take the pain

I will forgive you, but I won't forget

I will forgive you, for the burden and neglect

I will forgive you, no I can not forget

And I will outlive you

I am the architect

And I know I will love again

Give my heart again

You better believe it

Goodnight, my beautiful nightmare

Sleep sweet, no more despair

You better believe it

That I will forgive you, but I won't forget

I will forgive you, for the burden and neglect

I will forgive you, and I can not forget

And I will outlive you

I am the architect

I am the architect

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heaven /ˈhɛv.ən/ B1	noun - a place believed in some religions to be the home of God and the angels, often representing pure happiness
waters /ˈwɔː.tərz/ A2	noun - flows of water, especially in rivers, lakes, or the ocean
die /daɪ/ B1	verb - to stop living
watershed /ˈwɔː.tər.ʃɛd/ C2	noun - an event or period marking a turning point
castle /ˈkæs.əl/ B2	noun - a large strong building with walls, towers, and a lot of rooms, built in the past by a ruler
spell /spɛl/ B2	noun - a set of letters that form a word or words verb - to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order
heal /hiːl/ A2	verb - to become healthy again after illness or injury
forgive /fərˈɡɪv/ B2	verb - to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone because they have done something wrong
neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ C1	noun - failure to care for or give proper attention to something or someone
outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ C2	verb - to live longer than someone else
architect /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/ C1	noun - a person who designs buildings or plans projects

Key Grammar Structures

• I gave you my everything

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'gave' is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• You will never be satisfied

  ➔ Future Simple Tense with 'will'

  ➔ The use of 'will' indicates a future action or state, emphasizing certainty or prediction.

• I'm raising my huntsmen

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The contraction 'I'm' and 'raising' indicate an action happening now or in progress.

• I will forgive you, but I won't forget

  ➔ Future Simple vs. Negative Contraction

  ➔ 'Will forgive' is future simple, while 'won't forget' uses a negative contraction for emphasis.

• If you stop hurting me

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ The structure 'if + past simple, would + base verb' is used for hypothetical situations.

• I am the architect

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with 'be'

  ➔ The verb 'am' is a form of 'be' in the present simple tense, stating a fact or permanent situation.

• Goodnight, my beautiful nightmare

  ➔ Vocative Case

  ➔ 'My beautiful nightmare' is a vocative expression, directly addressing the subject.