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♫ Poets Of The Fall Lyrics
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On her rollerskates, so I guess she's pretty far gone
Left me with my greed, to answer for my own
For how could a deadened sense tell right from wrong
So thanks for nothing I ain't feeling the magic
Kinda comic how I got tragic
Mirror mirror on the wall
More, just to be sure
I got what I wanted, so naturally I want more
What I paid for, entertain me now
All I want is more, 'cause I like it
Too good to let it go, keep it coming
'cause I want more, 'cause I'm not sure
What I really wanted, so all I want is more
Yeah modesty, her rule now overthrown
Packed her teddybear, so as not to go alone
Left me with my pride to live beneath a stone
For how could an amputee ever pick a bone
So tell me something, isn't this a bit drastic
My smiles are turning to plastic
Mirror mirror on the wall
What's the secret for staying droll
You know it isn't particularly funny
Killjoy walks in just when it's turning sunny
Killjoy lives like it's all about the money
All about the money, all about the money
All about the money, all about the money
The song "More" by Poets of the Fall is a commentary on the insatiable need for more, fueled by greed and a desire for instant gratification. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that they've been left alone with their own greed after "decency" has left. They've become deadened to any sense of morality because they only care about fulfilling their own wants and needs. The line "thanks for nothing I ain't feeling the magic" illustrates the singer's cynicism, as they no longer believe that anything can truly make them happy. The chorus reveals that the singer is always searching for "more" because they're not sure what they want, but they know they want something. They've gotten what they thought they wanted and now they're addicted to the feeling of having more.
In the second verse, the theme of excess and emptiness continues. The singer talks about how "modesty" has been overthrown in favor of more power and money. However, all that they're left with is their own pride, which is as worthless to them as living beneath a stone. The line "how could an amputee ever pick a bone" is a play on the saying "you can't get blood out of a stone," suggesting that the singer is reduced to taking what they can get, even if it's worthless. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's desperation for "more" and their inability to find happiness because of it.
Overall, the song is a critique of consumer culture and the never-ending quest for more things. The repetition of the chorus, with its catchy melody and upbeat tempo, drives home the addictive nature of wanting more.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah decency, she done left our home
The value of morality has vanished from our surroundings.
On her rollerskates, so I guess she's pretty far gone
The absence of decency is felt far and wide.
Left me with my greed, to answer for my own
Without decency, it's only natural for one to be consumed by greed.
For how could a deadened sense tell right from wrong
Without a sense of morality, it's difficult to discern between good and bad.
So thanks for nothing I ain't feeling the magic
The absence of morality has left the artist feeling empty and unfulfilled.
Kinda comic how I got tragic
The irony of the situation is not lost on the singer.
Mirror mirror on the wall
Addressing the reflection of oneself to seek answers.
What do you give someone ho has it all
Questioning what one can ask for when they already have everything.
More, just to be sure
The artist is willing to collect more to ensure complete satisfaction.
I got what I wanted, so naturally I want more
The fulfillment of one desire often leads to the manifestation of another.
What I paid for, entertain me now
Entertainment is expected for what has been paid for.
All I want is more, 'cause I like it
The artist continues to desire more due to personal inclination.
Too good to let it go, keep it coming
The singer would not want to relinquish good things, so they ask for more.
'cause I want more, 'cause I'm not sure
The uncertainty of what one truly wants leads to a desire for more to find satisfaction.
Yeah modesty, her rule now overthrown
Modesty has lost its importance in the current scenario.
Packed her teddybear, so as not to go alone
Leaving with a teddybear is a metaphor for security.
Left me with my pride to live beneath a stone
Without modesty, pride is the only thing left to survive on.
For how could an amputee ever pick a bone
Without modesty, picking the bones of something that is no longer required becomes an impossible task.
So tell me something, isn't this a bit drastic
The loss of modesty is being questioned.
My smiles are turning to plastic
The smiles and laughter are becoming fabricated and false due to the lack of modesty.
What's the secret for staying droll
Asking for the solution to maintain a sense of humor.
You know it isn't particularly funny
The situation is not amusing at all.
Killjoy walks in just when it's turning sunny
Someone who ruins the good mood appears when everything seemed pleasant.
Killjoy lives like it's all about the money
The person who ruins the moment is only interested in monetary gains.
All about the money, all about the money
Repeating the phrase reinforces the fact that the only thing that matters is money.
All about the money, all about the money
The repeated phrase emphasizes the theme of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN
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