The name, Poets of the Fall, comes from the idea that two opposites form a whole, ie. there isn't one without the other. "Poets" here represent the positive side and "the Fall" the negative. Of course, when you join these two concepts, the "Poets" starts to sound just a tad mischievious as well... depends, of course, on how you perceive "the Fall". You might see it as a beautiful crisp season and the "Poets" are its insightful architects...
Among many others, the trio has received the following awards:
* Best Finnish Act at MTV Europe Music Awards 2006
* Best Finnish Music Video of all time in TV2's Musiikki-TV; two bronze Muuvi Awards and Best Music Video of 2006 at The Voice (video Carnival of Rust)
* Two Emma Awards (the Finnish Grammys) in 2005 - the best debut album and the best new act
* Best Finnish band at the NRJ Radio Awards 2006
* Commercial Radio Stations' Newcomer of the Year Award in 2005
The official website of the band is www.poetsofthefall.com.
15 Min Flame
Poets of the Fall Lyrics
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Can't help feeling apprehension
No point in waiting, for a rating for what you have grown
Look for liquid consolation
If I act accordingly will it save my humanity
You're either you or a loyalty disowned
Well excuse me
A name to last for all eternity
Who was it who wanted ingratiation beyond definitions
When love alone is enough to set you free
No escaping though you're running, you cannot find home
Drowning in your desperation
Conviction seems to follow accusations alone
No place here for an easy redemption
If I lack your tears of joy, please forgive my heartless ploy
Said the fool to his majesty dethroned
Now excuse me
Who was it who wanted every sec of the fifteen minute flame
To name a love to last through all your infamy
Who was it who wanted ingratiation in their definitions
When name alone can jail eternally
Who was it who wanted every sec of the flame
Who was it who wanted every sec of the fifteen minute flame of fame
A name to last for all eternity
Who was it who wanted ingratiation beyond definitions
When love alone is enough to set you free
The song "15 Min Flame" by Poets of the Fall speaks about the seemingly futile human desire for fame and recognition. The lyrics begin with the imagery of death, with the reaper (symbolic of death) taking stock of what has been sown. The singer feels apprehension, perhaps realizing that the legacy they leave behind will not be what they hoped for. They seek liquid consolation, looking for an escape from the harsh reality of their situation. As they ponder their actions, they wonder if they can still save their humanity.
The chorus of the song asks several rhetorical questions, questioning the motives of those who seek fame and recognition. The line "Who was it who wanted every sec of the fifteen minute flame of fame" is referring to the concept of "15 minutes of fame", a term coined by artist Andy Warhol to describe the fleeting nature of fame in modern society. The song suggests that those who seek fame are motivated by a desire to have their name remembered throughout eternity, and to be ingratiated in a way that goes beyond definition.
The second verse continues the theme of desperation and hopelessness. The singer feels like they are running, but cannot find their way home. They are "drowning in their desperation", and conviction seems to follow accusations alone. They acknowledge that they may lack tears of joy, but hope to be forgiven for their heartless ploy. The final chorus repeats the same questions as before, driving home the message that love alone should be enough to set people free, rather than the pursuit of fame and recognition.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the illusory nature of fame and recognition, and highlights the importance of living a life filled with love and compassion rather than an obsession with leaving a lasting legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
The reaper's kneeling at your field taking in what you've sown
You are facing the consequences of your actions
Can't help feeling apprehension
You are anxious about what the future holds
No point in waiting, for a rating for what you have grown
You don't need anyone else's validation for your work
Look for liquid consolation
Seek comfort in alcohol or other vices
If I act accordingly will it save my humanity
Can my actions save me from moral decay?
You're either you or a loyalty disowned
You either stay true to yourself or risk losing your loyalty
Well excuse me
I apologize for speaking out of turn
Who was it who wanted every sec of the fifteen minute flame of fame
Who desires fame for a brief period of time?
A name to last for all eternity
They want their name to be remembered forever
Who was it who wanted ingratiation beyond definitions
Who seeks flattery beyond reason?
When love alone is enough to set you free
The power of love is often underestimated
No escaping though you're running, you cannot find home
You're trapped in your own mind, unable to escape
Drowning in your desperation
You're overwhelmed with despair
Conviction seems to follow accusations alone
You're judged based on accusations and not facts
No place here for an easy redemption
There are no shortcuts to redemption
If I lack your tears of joy, please forgive my heartless ploy
I'm sorry I can't share your happiness, but it doesn't mean I don't care
Said the fool to his majesty dethroned
The foolish person speaks to the fallen king
Now excuse me
Please forgive me for my ignorance
To name a love to last through all your infamy
They want to be remembered for their enduring love
When name alone can jail eternally
A name can lead to a lifetime of imprisonment
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