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.
Sorry Go 'Round
Poets of the Fall Lyrics
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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
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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