Sorry Go 'Round
Poets of the Fall Lyrics


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The devil may smile with an angels face
A cat may be stolen of its grace
They say it's just a matter of time and place

A man may be less than an animal
The antichrist write up the honor roll
The tightrope walker take the final fall
(at his house, in the bathroom, on a holiday, and that's in the news)

Oh, the things you see
Makes ignorance bliss for you and me, yeah,
When arrogance does publicity,
Smiling happily

It's a merry go round and around and around

The begging boy becomes the begging man
The zealot never saves the sacrificial lamb
And a child want's to know if the Candyman can

Everybody want's the fancy car
And we've all been told not to run too far
But everybody wants to be a rock'n'roll star

Oh, the things you see
Makes arrogance seem the way to be, yeah,
When ignorance spreads conformity,
Smiling happily





It's a merry go round and around and around

Overall Meaning

In Poets of the Fall's song "Sorry Go 'Round," the lyrics convey a sense of cyclical futility and unchanging human nature. The opening lines about the devil smiling with an angel's face and a cat losing its grace speak to the deceptive nature of appearances and how seemingly innocuous things can be corrupted or stripped of their essence. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, in which the singer comments on various inequities and injustices that are pervasive in society, such as the way that some people are treated as less than human while others are put on a pedestal.


The chorus with its repeating refrain of "It's a merry go round and around and around" underscores the idea that everything just goes in circles, that history repeats itself, and that people never really learn from their mistakes. The verse about the tightrope walker taking the final fall suggests that even those who seem to have it all together will eventually come crashing down, while the line about the antichrist writing up the honor roll pokes fun at the idea of power and prestige being bestowed on those who don't deserve it.


Ultimately, the song seems to be a commentary on the human condition, on how people are driven by their desires and their egos, and how they will never really be satisfied no matter how much they have or how successful they become.


Line by Line Meaning

The devil may smile with an angels face
Even those who are seemingly good may be hiding malicious intentions


A cat may be stolen of its grace
Even the most graceful of creatures can fall from grace or be mistreated


They say it's just a matter of time and place
It's often said that chance, timing, and location can have a big impact on one's circumstances


A man may be less than an animal
Some human actions and behaviors can be worse than those of animals


The antichrist write up the honor roll
Even those who are considered evil or opposite to what is generally accepted can be praised or successful


The tightrope walker take the final fall (at his house, in the bathroom, on a holiday, and that's in the news)
Even the most skilled or talented individuals can still make mistakes or have unfortunate accidents


Oh, the things you see
There are many things in life that can be surprising or unexpected


Makes ignorance bliss for you and me, yeah,
Sometimes, not knowing about certain things can make life easier


When arrogance does publicity,
When confident or prideful behavior is exaggerated or shown off for public attention


Smiling happily
Putting on a pleasant demeanor even when the reality is not so pleasant


It's a merry go round and around and around
Life can often feel like a cycle that keeps repeating itself


The begging boy becomes the begging man
Sometimes, those who are in need may continue to struggle even as they grow older


The zealot never saves the sacrificial lamb
Those who are too invested in their beliefs may not always act in the best interest of others


And a child want's to know if the Candyman can
Children are often curious and eager to learn about things that adults see as trivial or nonsensical


Everybody want's the fancy car
Many people desire material possessions as a symbol of success or status


And we've all been told not to run too far
Often, people are cautioned against taking risks or pursuing their dreams too fervently


But everybody wants to be a rock'n'roll star
Many people aspire to be famous or successful in a way that is deemed cool or exciting


Makes arrogance seem the way to be, yeah,
When confident or boastful behavior is rewarded or praised, it can encourage others to adopt the same attitude


When ignorance spreads conformity,
Lack of knowledge or understanding can lead to people blindly following what is considered normal or acceptable


Smiling happily
Putting on a pleasant demeanor even when the reality is not so pleasant


It's a merry go round and around and around
Life can often feel like a cycle that keeps repeating itself




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN

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