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.
Don't Mess
Poets of the Fall Lyrics
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So, do I pick up my puzzle and just walk away?
Do I follow my conscience?
Am I mock sincere?
I don't know what I'm doing here
I have a knack for perceiving things
I can see how it sounds
When you paint me an image of who you are
I know it's the best by far
So
Don't, don't, don't mess my hair
If all you do is fake it
Don't, don't, don't say you care
'Cause I could never shake it
Don't, don't, don't mess with me
Don't, don't, don't mess with me
No point of view is enough to quell
The rigors of passion in this world I dwell
If I'm going to scale the highest wall
I'm gonna give it my all
Riding along with this train of thought
I see everything
I find all I sought
And I try to kick the habit of trying to reach
But there's something I do beseech
So please...
Don't, don't, don't mess my hair
If all you do is fake it
Don't, don't, don't say you care
'Cause I could never shake it
Don't, don't, don't mess with me
Don't, don't, don't mess with me
I'll say it's not surprising
You're sweet talking, mesmerizing
Juicy and appetizing, true
But will I need to get over you?
Feels like my sun is rising
Tick tick tick, synchronizing
Readjusting, organizing me
Is this fiction reality?
Bless the uncompromising
With no shame for advertising
When my needs go through downsizing
I need someone to pick up my beat
My dreams need realizing, candles on sugar icing
Judgment and harmonizing
Or it'll end up like before
Don't, don't, don't mess my hair
If all you do is fake it
Don't, don't, don't say you care
'Cause I could never shake it
Don't, don't, don't mess with me
Don't, don't, don't mess with me
The song 'Don't Mess With Me' by Poets of the Fall is a powerful message to those who try to manipulate or deceive the singer. He starts by questioning himself whether he should confront those who fake it or just walk away. He is honest enough to admit he is not sure what to do. However, the singer knows his ability to perceive things gives him a sense of clarity, so when someone tries to deceive him, he can see through it. He uses an analogy that when people paint an image of who they are, he knows it's the best by far. Thus, the singer wants those who try to deceive him, fake it, or say they care when they don't, not to mess with him, hence the song's title.
The tone of the song is intense and powerful, with guitar riffs that amplify the message's urgency. The singer is confident when he sings the chorus, boldly telling the listener not to mess with him. He wants to be surrounded by genuine people, but at the same time, he seems to struggle to find them. The song's lyrics suggest that genuine relationships are essential, but it's challenging to find them in a world where people are trying to deceive you.
Overall, the song's meaning is clear, and the style is exceptional. The lyrics contain a powerful message that is relevant to everyone, and the music complements it perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I know there is nothing to say
At times I've got nothing to say
So, do I pick up my puzzle and just walk away?
Should I quit and go away?
Do I follow my conscience?
Should I listen to my conscience?
Am I mock sincere?
Is it all fake sincerity?
I don't know what I'm doing here
I'm unsure of why I'm here
I have a knack for perceiving things
I can intuit things
I can see how it sounds
I can hear how it looks
I can feel how it sings
I can sense its melody
When you paint me an image of who you are
When you explain who you are to me
I know it's the best by far
I know it's the best I've heard so far
Don't, don't, don't mess my hair
Don't disturb me
If all you do is fake it
If everything you say is fake
Don't, don't, don't say you care
Don't pretend to care
'Cause I could never shake it
Because I can't get rid of it
No point of view is enough to quell
No perspective can calm
The rigors of passion in this world I dwell
The struggles of passion in this world
If I'm going to scale the highest wall
If I'm going to achieve success
I'm gonna give it my all
I'll make the most effort possible
Riding along with this train of thought
Following this line of thinking
I see everything
I comprehend everything
I find all I sought
I discover all I was looking for
And I try to kick the habit of trying to reach
I'm trying to stop always striving for more
But there's something I do beseech
But I need something
So please...
So I request...
I'll say it's not surprising
I'll say it's not unexpected
You're sweet talking, mesmerizing
You're charming and captivating
Juicy and appetizing, true
Enticing and tempting, for sure
But will I need to get over you?
Do I have to move on from you?
Feels like my sun is rising
I feel like I'm on the rise
Tick tick tick, synchronizing
Tick tick tick, coordinating
Readjusting, organizing me
Restructuring, arranging myself
Is this fiction reality?
Is this made up or real?
Bless the uncompromising
Praise those who refuse to compromise
With no shame for advertising
Without any embarrassment to promote themselves
When my needs go through downsizing
When my requirements are decreased
I need someone to pick up my beat
I need someone to support me
My dreams need realizing, candles on sugar icing
My aspirations need to come true, sweetness on top
Judgment and harmonizing
Critiquing and finding balance
Or it'll end up like before
Otherwise, it'll be like it was before
Don't, don't, don't mess with me
Don't cross me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN
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