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.
Where Do We Draw the Line
Poets of the Fall Lyrics
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Lines that speak the truth without a sound
In your eyes awaits the tireless hunger
Already looks for prey to run down
So why do we keep up this charade
How do we tell apart the time to leave from the time to wait
What does it matter what I see
If it can't be my design
Tell me where do we draw the line
The dance of flames and shadows in the street
Make poetry nobody's ever heard
The weight of loneliness stands on your feet
The cage already there around the bird
So why don't we join the masquerade
Before it all falls apart before our love becomes insatiate
What does tomorrow want with me
What does it matter what I see
If I can't choose my own design
Tell me where do we draw the line
Where's the cooling wind
Where's the evergreen field
Where's my mother's open arms
Where's my father lionheart
S'like the sun's gone down
Sleeps in the hallowed ground now
With the autumn's browns leaves
With the one who never grieves
What does tomorrow want with me
What does it matter what I see
If we all walk behind the blind
Tell me where do we draw the line
Whatever tomorrow wants from me
At least I'm here, at least I'm free
Free to choose to see the signs
This is my line
The lyrics of "Where Do We Draw the Line" by Poets of the Fall reflect the struggle of the human spirit in society. The lines on the character's palm silently speak the truth, while their restless eyes seek to devour prey. This imagery represents the inherent conflict within individuals, who carry the potential for both good and evil within themselves. The song then asks why society continues to conceal its true nature behind a facade. The singer wonders how one can discern when it's time to leave and when it's time to wait. The choice of tomorrow comes to mind, and the singer questions its relevance, asking where it will take them and whether it matters what they see if they cannot control their future. They then question whether they can design their own fate or whether they are merely swimming in the tide of fate.
The second verse starts with a vivid description of a bustling street, with bright flames and shadows, and poetic verses that have never been heard before. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness that looms over the character, as though a cage already surrounds them. The singer questions why they don't join the masquerade of the society that constrains them.
The third part begins with a yearning for peace and freedom. The cool winds and evergreen fields followed by their mother's and father's embrace are fantasies that make the character reminisce. The character wonders where their father had disappeared, and while the sun is setting, their father is sleeping in the ground with the autumn leaves that never grieve.
The final verse juxtaposes the freedom to do what is morally right with the ability to see the signs in life. The singer affirms that they are free to choose and can define their own lines, regardless of the outside world's whims.
Line by Line Meaning
On your palm an endless wonder
Your life is full of possibilities and opportunities
Lines that speak the truth without a sound
Even without speaking, your actions speak for themselves
In your eyes awaits the tireless hunger
You have a constant desire to achieve and succeed
Already looks for prey to run down
You are always on the prowl, seeking your next challenge
So why do we keep up this charade
Why do we pretend to be something we're not?
How do we tell apart the time to leave from the time to wait
How do we know when to move on and when to stay put?
What does tomorrow want with me
What kind of future is in store for me?
What does it matter what I see
Does it really matter what I envision for myself?
If it can't be my design
If my future isn't something I can control
Tell me where do we draw the line
Where is the point when we have no say in the matter?
The dance of flames and shadows in the street
The unpredictability of life creates a sense of beauty
Make poetry nobody's ever heard
This beauty is unique and unparalleled
The weight of loneliness stands on your feet
You carry the burden of isolation with you
The cage already there around the bird
Your limitations are already set before you
So why don't we join the masquerade
Why don't we pretend everything is alright?
Before it all falls apart before our love becomes insatiate
Before everything crumbles and our desire becomes too intense
Where's the cooling wind
Where is the source of relief?
Where's the evergreen field
Where is there a sense of permanence?
Where's my mother's open arms
Where is the comfort of family?
Where's my father lionheart
Where is the strength of my support system?
S'like the sun's gone down
It feels like hope is lost
Sleeps in the hallowed ground now
Everything has come to a halt and it's time to grieve
With the autumn's browns leaves
Symbolic of the end of a certain chapter in life
With the one who never grieves
A sense of ostracization or loneliness accompanies this change
Whatever tomorrow wants from me
Whatever fate has in store for me
At least I'm here, at least I'm free
At the very least, I still have the ability to make choices
Free to choose to see the signs
Free to interpret the world around me and draw my own conclusions
This is my line
This is where I take a stand and assert my independence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN
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