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.

Passion Colors Everything
Poets of the Fall Lyrics

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This is my toothpaste moment, oh, I'll need to flash a smile
I'll be the super-absorbent-man, watch them flock to me in single file
And I'll need to do it with style, I need to keep me up to date
Swallowing the sun run another mile, it's overrated how we underrate

I dance in tune with what I fear
To do adrenaline
Completely rapt with what I hear

When passion colors everything
The songs I sing, from way out there to deep within
The face I wear behind my grin
The price I've paid for my original sin
Everything, everything, everything

I have a mind for simple things, but things are not of mind to simplify
There's always some loophole technicality you buy into and pay until you die
Money doesn't bring me joy, it's more like a darling dead weight
And I seem to have lost my appetite, it's underrated how we overrate

I dance entangled with my dear
She pulls my every string
Completely trapped yet never here
When passion colors everything...

And when I'm finally brought to my senses
Parade the rain on my parade

Before I'm back to my defenses
To watch the whole thing escalate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Passion Colors Everything by Poets of the Fall speak about the complexity of life, how people tend to complicate even simple things that ultimately lead to overthinking and losing sight of their true passions. The opening lines convey the importance of appearance in the social world where even a toothpaste moment is an opportunity to make a good impression. The singer seeks to attract others with his style and charm. However, no amount of pretense can hide the fact that he is chasing the sun, running miles, trying to keep up with his daily routine. Passion is what he longs for, but it is lost in the monotony of his life.

The chorus of the song speaks of the power of passion and how it colors everything in life. The singer finds solace in music that helps him express his feelings and emotions - from the deepest corners of his mind to those that exist in the outside world. But, he is also aware of the consequences of his actions, his passion, and the price he pays for his original sin. The singer's life seems entangled, trapped, and complicated in various ways. The section, "I have a mind for simple things, but things are not of mind to simplify" depicts how complex everything in life can be. The song encapsulates the feeling of being lost – lost in the complexities and trivialities of life, lost in the pursuit of happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

This is my toothpaste moment, oh, I'll need to flash a smile
I need to present my best self when trying to impress someone.

I'll be the super-absorbent-man, watch them flock to me in single file
I will absorb people's attention and they will follow me.

And I'll need to do it with style, I need to keep me up to date
I need to impress people with style and keep up-to-date with the latest trends.

Swallowing the sun run another mile, it's overrated how we underrate
I need to keep going and never give up because it's easy to underestimate my abilities.

I dance in tune with what I fear To do adrenaline Completely rapt with what I hear When passion colors everything
I am fully immersed in the experience of dancing and being thrilled despite my fears because passion makes everything seem more vibrant and exciting.

The songs I sing, from way out there to deep within The face I wear behind my grin The price I've paid for my original sin Everything, everything, everything
Everything I do, from singing to the face I show others, is influenced by the price I paid for past mistakes and experiences.

I have a mind for simple things, but things are not of mind to simplify There's always some loophole technicality you buy into and pay until you die
I want life to be simple and easy, but there are always complications and obstacles that I have to deal with constantly.

Money doesn't bring me joy, it's more like a darling dead weight And I seem to have lost my appetite, it's underrated how we overrate
Having money doesn't make me happy, and in fact, it feels like a burden that I'm carrying around. I'm not motivated by material possessions like many others are, but it's unfortunate how much emphasis we put on them in society.

I dance entangled with my dear She pulls my every string Completely trapped yet never here When passion colors everything...
When I'm with someone I love and I'm feeling the intensity of passion, I allow them to have complete control over me, despite feeling trapped - yet I feel completely present and alive in that moment.

And when I'm finally brought to my senses Parade the rain on my parade Before I'm back to my defenses To watch the whole thing escalate
Before I start to build up walls and defenses, I want to embrace the moment and accept rain on my parade- even if it feels like it's going to escalate.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN

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