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.

Clevermind
Poets of the Fall Lyrics

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Looking at the road that rises up ahead
I thought I'd learned a thing or two
But this is where it's all made new
N' I gotta throw my hands up
I can't go on if I can't stop

Look the leaves are dead
The moments gone, there's no surrender

Forever now unsaid
The words that might've warmed December
'cause it's all inside your head
Like fragments of a dream you remember
So never mind, your clever mind, never mind me

Staring at the ceiling from my bed
I thought I'd earned a chance or few
Thought I'd be paid in due
Time isn't made for waiting
Past isn't worth debating

Look the leaves are dead...

Feeling like a fool again
Just need a new direction
A new beginning , a new beginning
I can't hold back and I can't hold on
It's all about gratification
See me running, see me running

Look the leaves are dead.

Overall Meaning

In "Clevermind," Poets of the Fall singer Marko Saaresto describes feeling lost and uncertain in life. Through contemplation, he realizes that his past experiences and knowledge might not be enough to navigate what lies ahead, and he must accept this and surrender control to move forward.

The lyrics paint two scenes of introspection: one where the singer is looking ahead, marvelling at the new, unknown path that lies before him, and another where he's lying in bed, unable to escape from thoughts of the past. In both settings, he's confronted with his own limitations and the finiteness of time.

The chorus, "So never mind, your clever mind, never mind me," is a plea to both himself and others to let go of illusions of control and to embrace the temporary nature of life. The final line, "Look the leaves are dead," brings a sense of finality and acceptance, reminding us that everything eventually comes to an end.

Overall, "Clevermind" is a poignant reflection on the complex emotions that come with facing an uncertain future and finding strength in accepting our own limitations.

Line by Line Meaning

Looking at the road that rises up ahead
Reflecting on the path that lies ahead

I thought I'd learned a thing or two
I believed I gained knowledge and experience

But this is where it's all made new
However, this is where everything changes

N' I gotta throw my hands up
I must surrender

I can't go on if I can't stop
I cannot continue without taking a break

Look the leaves are dead
The season has changed, and things have passed

The moments gone, there's no surrender
Time has moved on, and we cannot go back

Forever now unsaid
Things that were left unspoken cannot be changed

The words that might've warmed December
Words that could have been comforting and warming

'cause it's all inside your head
All of this is in your mind

Like fragments of a dream you remember
Just like memories of a dream