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.
Hounds to Hamartia
Poets of the Fall Lyrics
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There just left at your door
Life has shown you no pleasure before
Double cross for a symbol
Name your rosary beads
You will nurture the fable till it bleeds
Bleeds for your love
No more tragic love for sale in the crooked gallery
High on acid love gone stale seems like fantasy
Just like magic Hubris leads, leads its hounds, hounds to Hamartia
What you eclipse makes your measure
What you leave reaches for you in your stead
Taking flaws for a gamble to get ahead
No remorse for the trouble spread
In the revolution
No more tragic love for sale…
Hit or miss you'll be playing
Paying your dues cos you need the game all the same
Fame draws you like fireflies to the flame
Play all on red
No more tragic love for sale…
The lyrics of Hounds to Hamartia by Poets of the Fall are rich in symbolism and metaphors. The song seems to speak about the human condition of seeking love and success, often at the cost of compromising values and integrity. The opening lines talk about a single kiss for your treasure, left at your door, suggesting that love is sometimes elusive and difficult to attain. The next line, "Life has shown you no pleasure before," indicates that the singer has had a difficult past, leaving them yearning for love and validation.
The second stanza talks about the consequences of compromising one's beliefs for success. The line "You will nurture the fable till it bleeds, bleeds for your love" suggests that the singer is willing to sacrifice honesty and integrity to achieve success, but that success will come at a cost, and the "fable" they have created will ultimately lead to their downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
A single kiss for your treasure
You value a single kiss as a treasure.
There just left at your door
The kiss was left at your door.
Life has shown you no pleasure before
You have not experienced any pleasure in your life so far.
Double cross for a symbol
A symbol of betrayal.
Name your rosary beads
You cling to religious symbols to give you comfort.
You will nurture the fable till it bleeds
You hold onto a false narrative until it becomes painful.
Bleeds for your love
The false narrative causes pain in the name of love.
No more tragic love for sale in the crooked gallery
You won't find any more tragic love for sale in this messed up world.
High on acid love gone stale seems like fantasy
Love under the influence of drugs that is no longer fresh feels like a fleeting dream.
Just like magic Hubris leads, leads its hounds, hounds to Hamartia
Just like how magic can lead to arrogance, arrogance leads to mistakes that bring about a downfall.
What you eclipse makes your measure
What you overshadow in your life defines your worth.
What you leave reaches for you in your stead
What you leave behind in your life tries to catch up with you.
Taking flaws for a gamble to get ahead
You take risks with your flaws to succeed in life.
No remorse for the trouble spread
You show no regret for causing problems for others.
In the revolution
This is in the context of a social or political upheaval.
Hit or miss you'll be playing
You will be taking chances without guaranteed success.
Paying your dues cos you need the game all the same
You continue to play the game, paying your dues even if you don't enjoy it or agree with it.
Fame draws you like fireflies to the flame
The desire for fame is irresistible, but it can lead to self-destruction.
Play all on red
This is a gambling reference, meaning to take a big risk without considering the possible consequences.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.