Someone Special
Poets of the Fall Lyrics

I wake up to the sound of rain upon my sill
As the singer wakes up in the morning, they hear the comforting sound of raindrops on their windowsill.

Pick up the pieces of my yesterday old thrill
The singer is reflecting on a past experience that excited them, but now feels distant and disconnected.

Can I deliver this used up shiver
The singer is wondering if they can still convey the same emotions they used to feel in their art, even though those feelings have faded.

To how I pronounce my life
The artist is considering how they express themselves and their experiences through their writing or music.

And I leave it up to faith to go by its own will
The artist is relinquishing control over their future and trusting that fate will guide them.

Back row to the left, a little to the side
The singer is giving instructions for where to look for the person they are seeking.

Slightly out of the place
The person the singer is seeking is not in a conventional or expected location.

Look beyond the light, where you'd least expect
The artist is advising the listener to search for this person in unexpected or overlooked places.

There's someone special
The artist believes that this person they are seeking is unique and significant.

A foggy morning greets me quietly today
The artist is describing the weather as they continue their search for the person they seek.

I smell a fragrance in the wind blowing my way
The singer senses a tantalizing scent on the wind, which they associate with the person they are looking for.

And ever further I run to find her
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to pursue this person they yearn for.

I yearn to define my life
The singer has a strong desire to give meaning and purpose to their existence, and believes that finding this person will help fulfill that goal.

Placing my faith in chance to meet me in half way
The singer is relying on serendipity to bring them and this person together, but is also willing to take action to make it happen.

And she's here to write her name
The singer has finally found the person they were seeking, and they are excited to begin a relationship with them.

On my skin with kisses
The artist is expressing their desire for physical intimacy with this person, with kisses being representative of both love and passion.

In the rain, hold my head and ease my pain
The artist is imagining a romantic scenario where this person soothes their emotional pain and provides them with comfort, even amidst a literal storm.

In a world that's gone insane
The singer acknowledges that the world can be a chaotic and frustrating place, but believes that this person will bring them stability and happiness regardless.

Back row to the left, a little to the side
The singer repeats their instructions to the listener to look for this person in a specific location.

Slightly out of the place
The person the artist is seeking is not necessarily where they are expected to be, but will still stand out in some way.

Look beyond the light, where you'd least expect
The artist reiterates that the listener should broaden their search and remain open to encountering this person in unexpected circumstances.

There's someone special
The artist affirms that this person they seek is truly unique and meaningful to them.