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.

Dying To Live
Poets of the Fall Lyrics

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Tell me this, would you miss it, trying on another face again to see if it's you
N' wondering where you've been and where you're gonna find yourself before the night is through

I know the way you go 'cause I've been the same for too long
Like I'm fearful that my choices are all wrong
I know the way you go 'cause I've lived your life of make believe
Dying to live

Tell me this, is it lonely in the shadow of a masquerade for life you hide behind
What's the deal with your reasons to run away and let your feelings leave you undefined

I know the way you go

Behind me now the winding road they sing of
I've come to stand before a silent wall
Finally a chance to find a question
To point out the right answer after all this time

So rid us of the plight, the plight of self affliction
Generations choice the drug of self deception

I know the way you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Dying to Live" by Poet's of the Fall can be interpreted as an introspective reflection on identity and the various masks we wear in order to fit in or be accepted. The first verse begins with the question, "Tell me this, would you miss it, trying on another face again to see if it's you?" This line seems to suggest that the singer is questioning their own sense of identity and is perhaps experimenting with different personalities or behaviors in order to figure out who they really are. The line "n' wondering where you've been and where you're gonna find yourself before the night is through" also speaks to the idea of a journey of self-discovery or the pursuit of something elusive.

The chorus of the song is where the title is taken from, and it relates to the idea of living life to the fullest. The lyrics say, "I know the way you go 'cause I've been the same for too long, like I'm fearful that my choices are all wrong. I know the way you go 'cause I've lived your life of make believe, dying to live." These lines suggest that the singer has experienced the same existential crisis as the listener, and has perhaps even lived a life of inauthenticity in order to fit in or find their place in the world. The final line is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that living a life that isn't true to oneself can feel like a form of dying.

The second verse of the song continues this theme, asking the question "Tell me this, is it lonely in the shadow of a masquerade for life you hide behind?" The lyrics suggest that living a life of make-believe or inauthenticity can be a lonely and isolating experience. The line "what's the deal with your reasons to run away and let your feelings leave you undefined" seems to suggest that the singer is questioning why the listener would choose to live a life that feels undefined or lacking in meaning.

Overall, the lyrics to "Dying to Live" speak to the universal human experience of struggling with identity and the search for meaning in life. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and to live life authentically.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell me this, would you miss it, trying on another face again to see if it's you
Questioning whether the listener is constantly changing their identity to find themselves

N' wondering where you've been and where you're gonna find yourself before the night is through
Pondering the past and future while trying to discover themselves

I know the way you go 'cause I've been the same for too long
The singer understands the listener's pattern of behavior as they both possess the same

Like I'm fearful that my choices are all wrong
The singer is scared that his choices are incorrect, just like the listener

I know the way you go 'cause I've lived your life of make believe
The singer has experienced the listener's fake persona

Dying to live
Trying so hard to find oneself that it feels like they're dying

Tell me this, is it lonely in the shadow of a masquerade for life you hide behind
Asking the listener if they feel isolated due to their false image

What's the deal with your reasons to run away and let your feelings leave you undefined
Questioning why the listener runs away from their true emotions

Behind me now the winding road they sing of
Looking back at past experiences

I've come to stand before a silent wall
Presently facing a roadblock in life

Finally a chance to find a question
A moment to question everything

To point out the right answer after all this time
Attempting to finally find the right path in life

So rid us of the plight, the plight of self affliction
Get rid of the problem of causing oneself pain and hardship

Generations choice the drug of self deception
Stating that self-deception has been a common issue passed down through generations

I know the way you go
Reiterating the understanding of the listener's path

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