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.

Stay
Poets of the Fall Lyrics

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Morning comes slow today
Memories push through from yesterday
Where will I be tomorrow
What do I have to show

From my life
Stay
I need you here for a new day to break

Stay
I want you near like a shadow in my wake

Flow with life down the drain
Memories and force of will sustain
Where will I be tomorrow
What will be left to show

From my life
Stay
I need you here for a new day to break
Stay
I want you near like a shadow in my wake

It's the little things
Little things
Little things
That make the world

Stay
I need you here for a new day to break

Stay
I want you near like a shadow in my wake

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Poets of the Fall's song "Stay" reflect a sense of uncertainty about the future and a desire for something or someone to hold onto. The phrases "morning comes slow today" and "flow with life down the drain" suggest a feeling of stagnation, as if the singer is struggling to move forward. Meanwhile, the repeated question "where will I be tomorrow" underscores the singer's anxiety about the future and their place in it.

However, despite these uncertainties, the chorus suggests a desire for stability and companionship. The singer pleads with their loved one to "stay," acknowledging that they need them to be present and supportive for a new day to begin. The image of wanting their loved one to be "like a shadow in my wake" reinforces the idea of needing someone to be beside them, even in the darkest moments.

The final lines of the song, "it's the little things, little things, little things, that make the world" suggest that while the larger questions of life and the future are uncertain, it's the little moments of joy and love that make everything worthwhile. In combination, these lyrics create a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human desire for stability and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Morning comes slow today
The start of the day has been tough and slow

Memories push through from yesterday
Thoughts and memories of the past are flooding in

Where will I be tomorrow
Looking towards the future and questioning what it holds

What do I have to show
Reflecting on past accomplishments and wondering what has been achieved

Stay
Asking someone to stick around and be present

I need you here for a new day to break
Requiring the presence of the other person to get through the day

Stay
Requesting the person to stay close by

I want you near like a shadow in my wake
Desiring for the person to be constantly present and supportive

Flow with life down the drain
Going with the flow of life and its ups and downs

Memories and force of will sustain
Memories and determination will help to carry on

What will be left to show
Wondering what will remain as a legacy