Cradled in Love
Poets of the Fall Lyrics


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You had the blue note sapphire eyes
To back up all those gazes
To pierce my guard and to take my soul off to faraway places
Told me I'll never be alone
'Cause you're right there

We took a gamble with this love
Like sailing to the storm
With the waves rushing over to take us
We were battling against the tide
You were my beacon of salvation
I was your starlight

So don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive cradled in love
Don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive, cradled in love

I kept the love you gave me alive
And now I carry it with me
I know it's just a tear drop from mother earth
But in it I can hear a dolphin sing
Telling me I'll never be alone
I know you're right there

So with the fire still burning bright
I wanna gaze into your light
If I could see my fortune there
You know how flames can hypnotize
Do I even dare to speak out your name for fear
It sounds like, like a lover

So don't cry for your love, cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive cradled in love
Don't cry for your love, cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive

Cradled in love

Don't cry for your love, cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive cradled in love
Don't cry for your love, cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive

Cradled in love
Cradled in love
Cradled in love
Cradled in love




Cradled in love
Cradled in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Cradled in Love" by Poets of the Fall depict a beautiful love story that's been real and has stood the test of time. The opening verse refers to the gaze of someone with blue sapphire eyes, that captivated the singer's attention, and could see through him to take his soul to faraway places, creating an unbreakable connection between them. They took a gamble with love and sailed through the stormy waves of life, but with each other, they battled against the tide. The chorus suggests that he/she shouldn't cry about their love but instead, cry tears of joy as they're alive and cradled in love.


In the second verse, the singer expresses the need to keep the love alive, and how he/she carries it within them. They talk about a tear drop from mother earth, which in itself is insignificant, but could contain the song of a dolphin that calls out to them, reminding them that they'll never be alone, and their significant other is always there. The final verse refers to the light they brought into each other's lives and how the fire is still burning bright. The singer fears to speak the name, as it sounds like a lover, and they're afraid that pour their heart out through their words. The chorus repeats, reminding the singer that they're cradled in love, and they should cry tears of joy, for they're alive and in love.


Line by Line Meaning

You had the blue note sapphire eyes
Your intensely blue and precious eyes caught my attention and drew me in.


To back up all those gazes
They supported and strengthened those looks you gave me that melted my heart.


To pierce my guard and to take my soul off to faraway places
They penetrated my emotional defenses and made me feel things that transported me to wonderful, distant destinations.


Told me I'll never be alone
You assured me that you would always be with me and that I would never be lonely.


'Cause you're right there
You are always present and close to me, supporting me and loving me in every moment.


We took a gamble with this love
We risked everything to pursue this romantic relationship.


Like sailing to the storm
We faced challenges and difficulties, just like a sailor braving rough seas and turbulent weather.


With the waves rushing over to take us
We had to navigate through rough waters and powerful waves that threatened to overwhelm us.


We were battling against the tide
We struggled against the strong and relentless currents that threatened to pull us apart.


You were my beacon of salvation
You were the light that guided me through the darkness and saved me from despair.


I was your starlight
I was the light that shone brightly in the sky, reminding you of the hope and love we shared.


So don't cry for your love
You don't need to shed tears of sadness for this romantic love because you have gained so much more.


Cry tears of joy
Instead, shed tears of happiness and gratitude for the overwhelming love and support you have received.


'Cause you're alive cradled in love
You are fully alive and nurtured by the deep and meaningful love that surrounds you.


I kept the love you gave me alive
I have cherished and maintained the love you have given me throughout our relationship.


And now I carry it with me
I hold that love close to my heart, and it helps me to face challenges and hardships.


I know it's just a tear drop from mother earth
Although it may seem small and insignificant, this expression of love is meaningful and powerful.


But in it I can hear a dolphin sing
This simple expression of love is like a beautiful song that fills me with joy and wonder.


Telling me I'll never be alone
It reminds me that I will never be lonely, as long as I have love in my life.


So with the fire still burning bright
Despite challenges and obstacles, our love still burns bright and strong.


I wanna gaze into your light
I yearn to look deeply into your eyes and feel the warmth and passion of our love.


If I could see my fortune there
If I could peer into your eyes and see my future, I would be reassured and filled with hope.


You know how flames can hypnotize
As the flickering flames of a fire can entrance and enchant us, so too can the intensity of our passion and love.


Do I even dare to speak out your name for fear
Sometimes I hesitate to express my love or even call out your name, fearing I might reveal my vulnerability or be rejected.


It sounds like, like a lover
My feelings are so strong, they can hardly be contained, and this love seems to define me completely, as a lover.


Cradled in love
This sweet and tender love that we share envelopes us and keeps us safe and cherished.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Markus Kaarlonen, Marko Saaresto, Olli Tukiainen, Jani Snellman, Jaska Makinen, Jari Salminen

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@farhanarnob7080

You had the blue note sapphire eyes
To back up all those gazes
To pierce my guard and to take my soul off
To faraway places
Told me I'll never be alone
'Cause you're right there
We took a gamble with this love
Like sailing to the storm
With the waves rushing over to take us
We were battling against the tide
You were my beacon of salvation
I was your starlight
So don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive
Cradled in love
Don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive
Cradled in love...
I kept the love you gave me alive
And now I carry it with me
I know it's just a tear drop from mother earth
But in it I can hear a dolphin sing
Telling me I'll never be alone
I know you're right there
So with the fire still burning bright
I wanna gaze into your light
If I could see my fortune there
You know how flames can hypnotize
Do I even dare to speak out your name for fear
It sounds like
Like a lover
So don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive
Cradled in love
Don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive
Cradled in love
Don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive
Cradled in love
Don't cry for your love
Cry tears of joy
'Cause you're alive
Cradled in love ...
Cradled in love...
Cladled in love...
Cladled in love...
Cladled in love...
Cladled in love...



@kalamatata3622

It amazes me how Poets of the Fall are able to present lyrics and music that can be interpreted in so many soul-touching ways.

I've seen a lot of comments about how this song is joyful, full of hope, about self-love, etc. But for me it always was one of the saddest songs i've ever heard, one of the few that can make me tear up even after the 100th listen.

This song, and this is supported by the video, the story of someone longing for love, the ever-present despair, fear of being rejected, the struggle leading up to admitting feelings to someone special who passes through your dim, gloomy life. The narrator encourages himself through the chorus lines "you are worthy of love, don't be ashamed, don't be afraid". And yet... in the end, she leaves. All that hope, gone. All the light, darkened. All the harmony, dismantled.

This song is about hope, but the video crushes it..

Long live PotF, artists who can touch souls are quite rare. You are amongst them.



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@thejakire9293

Anyone still listening this beautiful song in February 2024 please hit likes ❤❤❤❤❤

@irontoolgoddess

He reminds me SOOO much of Billy Corgan's Smashing Pumpkins.

@Realandrare20

N pezie 😩 lol

@samuelmvaiphei2547

March bro

@keviti605

Of course ❤

@JohnMark-ce6hz

March brother

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@masum-hasan

I’m leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤️❤️

@holdsomecrypto8580

Reminding you haha

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@@holdsomecrypto8580 Thanks

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ENJOY THE SONG 😉

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