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.
Everything Fades
Poets of the Fall Lyrics
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Everything that once answered to your needs.
The thoughtless but kind.
The caring but blind.
Everything fades away.
Everything fades away,
Come turning of the tide.
For your pain, don't worry.
Everything fades away.
Silhouettes and false leads.
That which drew you,
Like a crow to glass beads.
Secrets spied.
Wishes sighed.
Everything fades away.
All I'm saying is don't give up,
When you're getting so close.
All I'm saying is don't give up,
It's the right way you chose.
The lyrics of "Everything Fades" by Poets of the Fall convey a sense of acceptance and resignation towards the transient nature of life. The singer talks about how everything that once answered to their needs, every relationship, every belief, every emotion fades away eventually. The opening lines "Silly thoughts of small deeds" could refer to how insignificant actions and ideas fade away with time, leaving no lasting impact. The contrasting phrases "thoughtless but kind" and "caring but blind" seem to suggest that even the things that have a positive impact can be fleeting and temporary. The repetition of the phrase "everything fades away" reinforces the theme of transience and impermanence.
The chorus, "For your love I'm sorry. For your pain, don't worry. Everything fades away." could be interpreted as the singer apologizing for not being able to hold on to love and at the same time, reassuring the person not to worry about their pain as everything, including pain, fades away eventually. The lines "Silhouettes and false leads. That which drew you, like a crow to glass beads" could symbolize the things that lure us in but turn out to be disappointing or illusory.
However, in the last two lines of the song, the singer encourages the listener to not give up, even though they are so close to their goal. This could be a reminder that even though everything fades away, there is a purpose to our pursuits and goals that should keep us motivated.
Line by Line Meaning
Silly thoughts of small deeds.
Trivial ideas and actions.
Everything that once answered to your needs.
The things you used to rely on.
The thoughtless but kind.
People who care but can't understand your situation.
The caring but blind.
People who see you but can't recognize your pain.
Everything fades away.
All things are temporary.
Everything fades away,
All things come to an end.
Come turning of the tide.
With the change of time.
For your love I'm sorry.
I apologize for not being able to give you love.
For your pain, don't worry.
Don't stress about my pain.
Everything fades away.
All things come to an end.
Silhouettes and false leads.
Misleading illusions and trickery.
That which drew you,
The things that attracted you.
Like a crow to glass beads.
Like a bird attracted to something useless or harmful.
Secrets spied.
Observed but kept hidden.
Wishes sighed.
Dreams left unfulfilled.
Everything fades away.
All things come to an end.
All I'm saying is don't give up,
Keep trying.
When you're getting so close.
When you're almost there.
It's the right way you chose.
The path you took is correct.
All I'm saying is don't give up,
Keep trying.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN
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