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.

Brighter Than the Sun
Poets of the Fall Lyrics

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I'm in way too deep like a poser
And falling for the dream's just the ground getting closer
I guess it's how our lives get painted in scars
With everything riding on a joker
With the paradise syndrome strap on for spurs
Regret is the skin you shed just to make it this far

I need you to find me, I can no longer breathe

I want you to touch me, just to know I still feel, oh

Like a miracle you change me, raise me
Brighter than the sun till I'm ready to be me
And your love is the reason, yeah
Like a miracle you wake me, make me
Brighter than the sun when it used to blind me
I know your love is the reason
Love never goes out of season

I got nothing to call a solution
Not a penny to my name, just riding the motion
Yet like a child I still reach for the stars
But if this darkened hole is my conclusion
And the mother of pearl world is just a notion
I lose for playing out my part in this farce

I need you to find me, I can no longer breathe
And I want you to touch me, just to know I still feel, oh

Like a miracle…

Just remember when it's time speak your mind,
speak your mind, you gotta show them how
Show them how you wanna live your life
Just one life, one life, all in the now

Oooh...
Like a miracle…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Poets of the Fall's song "Brighter Than the Sun" speak to the feeling of being lost and in too deep, with regrets and scars littering the path behind. The lyrics emphasize the importance of finding someone to touch and connect with, to remind oneself that they still feel alive. The chorus speaks of the transformative power of love, and how it can lift a person up and make them feel brighter than the sun. The repeated emphasis on love reinforces the idea that it is the relationships we have in life that give it meaning.

The verses of the song paint a picture of hopelessness and despair, with the singer feeling like they have nothing left. They speak of the struggle of reaching for the stars despite feeling like they are trapped in a dark hole. The phrase "paradise syndrome strap on for spurs" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that our drive for success can sometimes be self-sabotaging, as we strive for a perfect life that is unattainable.

Ultimately, "Brighter Than the Sun" is a song about the human need for connection and the power of love to transform even the darkest of situations. It suggests that, while life may be fraught with challenges and pain, having someone to lean on makes all the difference.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in way too deep like a poser
I have taken on something that is beyond my capability, just like someone pretending to be someone they're not

And falling for the dream's just the ground getting closer
Believing in unrealistic dreams is a setup for disappointment, leading to my downfall

I guess it's how our lives get painted in scars
The scars on our lives is a symbol of enduring pain and hardships, shaping us into the people we are today

With everything riding on a joker
Risks are necessary to gain something but it may also lead to failure, taking a gamble on something unpredictable.

With the paradise syndrome strap on for spurs
The strong desire to be in a perfect world can sometimes lead to an unattainable reality

Regret is the skin you shed just to make it this far
Mistakes are a part of life but we learn from them and grow wiser, letting go of our regrets to move forward

I need you to find me, I can no longer breathe
I am lost and in search of someone to guide me, feeling suffocated by my current state of mind

I want you to touch me, just to know I still feel, oh
I crave human touch to feel alive and reminded that I am capable of experiencing love

Like a miracle you change me, raise me
Your love transforms and uplifts me, making me better than I was before

Brighter than the sun till I'm ready to be me
Your love is so powerful that it brings out the best in me, allowing me to be my true self

And your love is the reason, yeah
Your love is the motivating force behind my transformation, inspiring me to be the best version of myself

I got nothing to call a solution
I am facing a problem with no clear solution in sight

Not a penny to my name, just riding the motion
I am broke and aimlessly moving forward with no clear direction

Yet like a child I still reach for the stars
I may feel lost and hopeless, but I still hold on to my childhood dreams and aspirations

But if this darkened hole is my conclusion
If my life ends in hopelessness and despair, this is an indication that I have failed

And the mother of pearl world is just a notion
The idea of a perfect world may be just an illusion, and not something that can be achieved

I lose for playing out my part in this farce
If I continue living life pretending to be someone, hiding my true self, then I will have lost before even trying

Just remember when it's time speak your mind,
When the opportunity presents itself, don't be afraid to speak your truth

speak your mind, you gotta show them how
Express yourself with confidence and show others how strong and capable you are

Show them how you wanna live your life
Live your life in a way that reflects who you truly are and find happiness in living on your own terms

Just one life, one life, all in the now
We only get one life, so live in the moment and make the most of it

Oooh...
Vocalization of emotions and expression of visual joy

Like a miracle…
Like a miracle, your love has the power to transform me into the person I was meant to be

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