Poets of the Fall is a rock band formed in 2003 in Helsinki, Finland compos… Read Full Bio ↴Poets of the Fall is a rock band formed in 2003 in Helsinki, Finland composed of singer Marko Saaresto ("Mark"), guitarist Olli Tukiainen ("Ollie") and keyboardist Markus Kaarlonen ("Captain"). They gained their first fame by recording the title theme of Max Payne 2, Late Goodbye. In June 2004 it was later released as a single and followed by Lift in September, which turned out to be a big hit. Their first album, Signs of Life was released in January 2005 and immediately went to number one on the Finnish Top40 list and remained on the chart for over a year. Their sophomore record Carnival of Rust was released in April 2006, preceded by a title track single, Carnival of Rust in March and providing another hit. The next singles were Sorry Go 'Round and Locking Up the Sun. Both albums have reached platinum status in Finland.

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.

3 AM
Poets of the Fall Lyrics

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Oooooh

More than you know it, I'm aware
Of this connection that we share
Yeah I know it seems like sometimes I don't care
But you are the colours that I wear
It's been a few hours, nearly dawn
You've been real quiet all along

Now I cannot help but think there's something wrong
Hey baby what's going on?

3 AM we seemed alright (Couldn't be better, couldn't be better)
On our way into the light
Now 3 AM is gone
Along with where there's nothing wrong
3 AM we seemed alright

If I have been thoughtless, let me know
I can take a hint you know
Though I'm a little slow
Just don't keep it in you
Lest it take root and grow
The bottom line here is I love you so

3 AM we seemed alright (Couldn't be better, couldn't be better)
On our way into the light
Now 3 AM is gone
Along with where there's nothing wrong
3 AM we seemed alright

3 AM we seemed alright (Like never better, like never better)
We're on our way into the light
Now 3 AM is gone
Along with where there's nothing wrong
3 AM we seemed alright

Ooooh

3 AM we seemed alright (Couldn't be better, couldn't be better)
On our way into the light
Now 3 AM is gone
Along with where there's nothing wrong
3 AM we seemed alright

Ooooh

3 AM we seemed alright (Like never better, like never better)
On our way into the light
Now 3 AM is gone

Along with where there's nothing wrong
3 AM we seemed alright

Overall Meaning

In the song "3 AM" by Poets of the Fall, the singer expresses awareness of a deep connection they have with someone. They admit that sometimes it may seem like they don't care, but they explain that this person is the colors they wear, indicating that they're an integral part of their life. The song takes place just before dawn, and the singer notices that the person they're singing to has been very quiet. This makes them think that something is wrong and prompts them to ask what's going on.

The chorus consists of the repeated phrase “3 AM we seemed alright,” followed by the lines "On our way into the light, now 3 AM is gone, along with where there's nothing wrong." This suggests that everything seemed fine between the singer and the other person initially, but as time went on, things changed. They're trying to understand what went wrong and are willing to listen if the other person has any grievances. The singer admits that they can be thoughtless at times, but they don't want the other person to keep their feelings bottled up, lest it fester and grow.

Overall, the song portrays the struggle of trying to maintain a deep connection with someone in the face of difficulties or misunderstandings. It's a reminder to communicate openly with loved ones and not let things fester.

Line by Line Meaning

More than you know it, I'm aware
I am aware of our connection more deeply than you may realize.

Of this connection that we share
We have a special bond.

Yeah I know it seems like sometimes I don't care
I realize that it may seem like I am indifferent at times.

But you are the colours that I wear
You are an important and vibrant part of my life.

It's been a few hours, nearly dawn
We've been together for hours and it's almost morning.

You've been real quiet all along
You have been silent for some time now.

Now I cannot help but think there's something wrong
I can't help but feel that something is bothering you.

Hey baby what's going on?
Can you tell me what's wrong?

3 AM we seemed alright (Couldn't be better, couldn't be better)
At 3 AM we appeared happy and content.

On our way into the light
We were headed towards a positive future.

Now 3 AM is gone
Time has passed and it's no longer 3 AM.