Poets of the Fall - Choice Millionaire (Official 4K Video w/ Lyrics)

[@officialvasumittal]

Poets of the fall maybe underrated but their music has the most loyal fan base around. Always sparks the soul.

[@spudsdj8384]

Found this band about a year ago and since then got 4 of my friends into them now just to go see them them live in concert

[@deeanna5814]

you got that right

[@SpencerFcp]

@@spudsdj8384 Ever since Alan Wake I've been obsessed.

[@shadowninjarider374]

I found the song carnival of rust a few months ago and it is now one of my all time FAVORITES. But I haven't found any other of their songs that i really like. I mean, their other songs aren't horrible but the few I have heard are nowhere near the level of carnival of rust and don't make it to my playlist. But I was hoping that some fans could suggest some of their other songs that are as good as that one.

[@septemberraine5067]

😍❤️✌️ I don't feel/ think they're underrated. I think they're just not well enough known. I think if more people world wide were aware of their music they'd also fall in love with #PoetsOfTheFall ✌️😍❤️ 💜😍💙🥰💛🤩🧡

[@AshyGr33n]

Yet again Marko proved he looks cool in whatever weird costume he wears :D

[@xCrow1268777x]

Helmstif, the Sarcastic Asianman Right!!!

[@wemjun_0205]

+Helmstif, the Sarcastic Asianman So true! Aaand now I want to make somethimg like a female version of this outfit *goes totally crazy*

[@TheSkyrimInquisitor]

I freaking love it when Marko dresses up like this. I love his costumes in Daze, Carnival of Rust, Choice Millionaire and My Dark Disquiet

[@Tristanian2]

Where the hell have I been for the last 20 years??? I have been listening to rock and metal music for over 20 years, and I only come across the poets by chance in August of 2024??? Damn, these guys are unbelievable... I played Alan Wake 2, and I loved the part where the band starts playing while you play... Didn't know their name, but now I connect the dots, and I regret not knowing this band and enjoying their masterpieces before ... I guess better late than never; I'm glad I discovered them :)

[@soncong89]

Me too, and now I can confirm that the song Lift is the best song I have ever heard from many other famous bands.

[@xer0_dr3amz]

ikr i found this band through alan wake 2 also. herald of darkness is a banger, and its my fav part of the game.

[@wjrmyop]

I saw and met them at progpower usa in atlanta Georgia in 2019 best experience ever

[@gertdillen8495]

He's a voice millionaire.

[@x-spanded]

:3 I like what you did there.

[@michellemhs9469]

I agree. Marko Saaresto's voice is very enthralling!

[@septemberraine5067]

Ha ha in a couple ways I'm guessing... money and definitely artistic/ musical talent!! ❤️

[@ankitsinghi5491]

no doubt about it

[@conanberis8755]

right

[@sharoonaftab8894]

this band is so much underrated.

[@Assassin21BEKA]

+++

[@alivojdani6278]

you don't know anything about music .

[@Nathan4564566]

@@alivojdani6278 But they ARE underrated

[@nawnaw4709]

​@@Nathan4564566 i dont need others validation to enjoy good music! thus there rating is irrelevant

[@qxdeath13]

@@nawnaw4709 *their people only say something is underrated when they think it DESERVES even more publicity because its so good

[@MsAehnchen]

This one really caused a light bulb moment. Such an inspiration to think of yourself as a choice millionaire. Even if i cannot just do whatever I want, be it due to lack of means or ability, I still can choose from a million options how to continue, which way to go, which door to open. Really liberating. Love it!

[@whitefantom]

This exactly! Ever since the first time I heard it, this song has become a kind of anthem for me. It's literally saved my life, and it helps me any time I feel stuck or hopeless. I bought a Hopecatcher necklace (the silver feather on a chain Marko hands to the blonde girl at 3:24 that gives her the strength to go back and free the others), and I wear it every single day to remind me that I don't have to feel stuck or helpless, and that I have the power to choose the direction of my life. For a seemingly innocuous little 80's-inspired synthpop song, this song has had a major impact on me, and I'm forever thankful that it (and the whole band!) found its way into my life.

[@sergipopm]

@@whitefantom hope you still listening😉✌.

[@ChristophBrinkmann]

Um..... That is NOT what this song is about. Quite the opposite. It's a satire of post capitalism greed

[@ChristophBrinkmann]

"Choice millionaire" means you're the cream of the crop of all your "fellow millionaires" So build your castles IN THE AIR You're a choice millionaire

[@ChristophBrinkmann]

Listen to "False Kings"

[@elvishladdy3404]

I am constantly amazed by each new story the Poets decide to project, filled with so much social commentary. A great song, clever lyrics open to interpretation and once again an intense, strange yet beautiful music video. Keep bringing the magic, you incredible artists!

[@SumanBhowmickdarkside]

Django Makepeace You took away my comments mate! Incredible!!!

[@regaledsomerrily5083]

He is so sassy!!!!!

[@MrUberKewl]

So true, I love all their videos because of the story within the song that makes it all the more special. Btw, for now, the number of likes to your comment is exactly equal to the number of dislikes of this video. I think you made them come back ;)

[@arseniypisarev15]

His vocabulary is 100%

[@timelessclassics3859]

he didn't write this

[@nullacaine9638]

@@timelessclassics3859 He actually did

[@timelessclassics3859]

@@nullacaine9638 Written by: Saku Perintö

[@PersistentPureheart]

Yess. Finally I chanced upon someone who voiced my opinion of POTF. Their vocabulary is smashing indeed. It is quite a major achievement to be able to fuse music with lyrics and bring out a masterpiece EVERY TIME! And the way these gods hit a crescendo is mind blowing.

[@meownamejeff]

@@timelessclassics3859 The information you are referring to is for the music video. Saku Perintö is the writer, director and producer for the music video as stated in the description. Marko Saaresto wrote the song. Check the description of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIusamuwnt5moas

[@novak6116]

Great voice, great actor, great poet - all in one man.

[@YacineValfar]

Poets of the fall ,the only band that never dispointed me ! you rule guys \m/

[@ChristophBrinkmann]

And remember, old guard. It doesn't matter when you fell for these poets. We should celebrate more fans of the fall, whether they bought Signs of Life on 19 January 2005, just heard of them an hour ago or any time in between.

[@Sjudit84]

Everytime I hear a new POTF song for the first time, I get goosebumps from head to toe...this guy...

[@dwaipayanghosh6219]

xxxAngelikaxxx Is it a rap rock?

[@ianalexander92]

Dwaipayan Ghosh I will slap you.

[@FoggyGusty]

Again... Every moment when Poets of the Fall release something new, i feel that i won millions of dolars. I'm loving everything: melody, vocal, costumes, atmosphere, acting, the way of making video. My hunger is growing. You guys have incredible delicious souls!

[@akir.2676]

Agreed.

[@BladesAndDiamonds]

His singing, acting, dancing and facial expressions are always 10/10 honestly. Genius entertainer! Always got a voice like butter!

[@JenyaThe1st]

His mimic and his voice - best combination ever

[@MrSamAli]

Marko is great vocalist and actor as well (Y)

[@MrSamAli]

in this song his vocals at chorus are auto tuned

[@laiva2175]

even if its autotuned its still good and it fits the song i think

[@MikhailCazi]

This is *not* autotune. Simply layering an effect onto a sound is not called autotune.

[@xenali9597]

+Mikhail Cazi no vocals are tuned at chorus. This doesn't sound similar to layering. This tuner is used when you are tired after rec vocals and they are not still in the key.

[@mauriziavitari1222]

you are right

[@bates9566]

Whatever Marko is wearing, always looks inspiration to me.

[@masquerade3979]

This band is one of the best if not the best bands in existence at the moment. Believe it or not but the amount of thought and effort that these guys put into their album covers, music videos, lyrics and instrumentations is simply AMAZING

[@theserpentslair8072]

These guys are so fricking talented. Marko is so animated and expressive. This song gets me so pumped. Love it.

[@scarletrose89]

His facial expressions are on point in this video~

[@akshayumbare9738]

Yep, also check out 'dazed'. His expressions are amazing in that song as well.

[@xeizael2034]

Soon as he starts with "So put a laquor on your hunger" gets me everytime. Love this group.

[@entelechy2020]

This band is so criminally underrated

[@someoneelse7971]

The second verse feels like rapping. Also getting some industrial vibes from this. Great song!

[@michellemariesuan1811]

As long as you are living, you have lots of options - hence "Choice Millionaire"

[@stephenkroulik5259]

Every song should be a single! None of their songs fall flat, compared to other bands. Best band out there by far!

[@Grybhaal_Daublebach]

Marco looks like he's gotta liberate a concentration camp at 11, but got a thrash ball game at 12.

[@borderlineexperimental]

Marko looks like he's gotta liberate a concentration camp at 11, but got a thrash ball game at 12. ***Fix'd

[@Grybhaal_Daublebach]

Markku Pöllä You really had to rewrite my entire comment just to correct one thing? Don't be a douche. You could have just corrected my misspelling of his name.

[@Grybhaal_Daublebach]

Markku Pöllä HAHAHAHAHA I've never been called a window licker before. Thanks for the new insult, sir.

[@borderlineexperimental]

+Connor Quintana you are welcome.

[@Nades111]

Well that entertained me, thanks guys. Can nobody enjoy a song without ripping on someone just for making a typo in the comments? :P

[@Kenuda]

I LOVE Poets of the Fall, and I LOVE Marko Saaresto's voice and his acting ability!

[@dwaipayanghosh6219]

Kenuda Is it a rap rock?

[@Kenuda]

Dwaipayan Ghosh Not usually. This song could possibly be considered a rap rock but, the rest aren't.

[@selenaoutar6232]

His voice... Wow! Makes any song so beautiful to listen to

[@farjana8814]

How come I didn't listen to this masterpiece all these years? Where have I been?

[@laurenw.8178]

such an awesome video with a strong message i’ve literally never heard a POTF song or seen one of their videos that i haven’t loved!

[@RevoKunzz]

The tons of work they put into their videos is just awesome!

[@DangoniKitsune]

I found this band there about 10 minutes ... fantastic music , hard to find bands like. Awesome

[@theplatinumartists]

Outclass music reminds me of glorious 80/90 pop era brilliant work.

[@GreekFighter30]

I've discovered POTF a few hours ago! They are amazing! Dare to say they remind me one of my all time favourite bands: Ultravox!

[@wandereview]

Stumbled because of carnival of rust because of the very interesting clip picture. This band has the substance, each viedo have a deep message. Amazing!

[@soknheith3259]

Today, when politics and society are telling us what we need to do, how we should be and how we should not, this music is highly important. Poets of the Fall, thank you for helping us to free our minds for a long time.

[@deeanna5814]

Ain’t just rappers that got flow, is it? POTF just blows me away. Thanks for the music. More than you know.

[@thelastdisciple]

10 years along and still making hits! Love this song.

[@spaceangza]

Such underrated artist they are! They deserve a lot more! They are much more talented than many top chart singers out there. huhhh :'(

[@planetuntoherown9961]

Abhinaf singh True that!

[@codykeating862]

1:50 That second verse hits so damn hard!

[@leapea1020]

I've listened to this song a thousand times, it still gives me chills

[@JustADankRaven]

To Poets Of The Fall It was a nice touch to put a piece of Dying To Live in the last bit of the song. Cheers and thank you for this masterpiece.

[@thelonelywolf88]

My mp3 player has been playing this every morning on my way to work, and boy, does it amp me up

[@tiandis100]

When the world falls apart, these will be the songs I rebuild the world to.

[@jiggerypokery8476]

Grateful to my boyfriend introducing me to this band, such an epic set of songs and not a bad one amongst them.

[@Falangimusic]

I love the fact that this band is staying true to it's soul.

[@tiusafadaum9262]

Choice millionare Cars in the night, cut through the mist Baby suns for eyes, diamonds on your wrist Twist in the scheme, a permeating theme A violin crescendo Dark violet skies over seas of lead Hard violent fights, red sun will set Like a rivulet, like a tear beget A clear innuendo Silence of the mind ever deafening Rain on the roof ever prattling Straddling truth for the pain you gain for pain Some bill of rights Daring getaways, steamy masquerades Famine of all wars, whores and escapades Jack of spades in silk brocades Velvet nights in city lights It's a wide wide world out there And life can be a love affair Or a cage of sheer despair You’re a choice millionaire It's a wide wide world out there You can travel in your easy chair So build your castles in the air You’re a choice millionaire Because no one needs Any more confessions Shadows cast without a streak of fear Moments past, held so dear A lock of hair, a touch of lip A lashing whip Subliminal love for the ones you hate LOL as I abbreviate Alleviate if you can relate to the pink slip Of love unzipped Minutes burning till seconds pop Silhouettes dancing till the curtains drop Stop before you lose your mojo Your fear of heights Hot passion flares every pipe dream Concussion, blindness of a regime A scream incites, the air ignites The city lights It's a wide wide world out there And life can be a love affair Or a cage of sheer despair You’re a choice millionaire It's a wide wide world out there You can travel in your easy chair So build your castles in the air You’re a choice millionaire So put a lacquer on your hunger Parade the sky that you're under Without heedless impressions No one needs more confessions It's a wide wide world out there And life can be a love affair Or a cage of sheer despair You’re a choice millionaire It's a wide wide world out there You can travel in your easy chair So build your castles in the air You’re a choice millionaire...

[@thepoet05]

I have a feeling this has some subtle connection to the 'Carnival of Rust' video/plotline. Especially when the girl walks up to the screen (?) with Marko on it. Both the videos have those dark undertones as well as a glint of hope. There has to be some overlap.

[@aseempatwardhan6778]

marko's outfit and acting :O...amazing

[@brblackrose]

Wow, that song just blew my mind! It's freakin awesome!!!!

[@roldirevan2130]

Unprecedented! Such an amazing band with an amazin vocalist-actor and with an amazing sound!

[@hollisterman06]

Old Gods of Asgard brought me here

[@j-mierivera]

I’m not old, but i’m here!

[@bigmouth2410]

Me too omg i love potf

[@soupcool1858]

I'll never stop listening em fs

[@brandoncujcuy3259]

Me too by Alan Wake and later by Max Payne

[@martinsmith1870]

I’d never heard of them until recently 👍

[@wolfbeam9169]

This man is amazing..

[@JodianGaming]

Lyrical genius... Can't say much more than that.

[@JodianGaming]

Speaking of which, I can't find the closing lyrics anywhere. Not even on the official PoTF website. Been trying to peace them together but because of accents, echos, and such I have no clue how close I actually am. I could be WAY off, not sure. Here's as far as I've gotten; "Tell me this, would you miss it try and open up the face again, to see it's you, and wondering where you've been not where you're going to find yourself before the night is through tell me this is it lonely in the shadow of a masquerade or a life you hide behind. And what's the deal with your reasons to run away and leave your feelings in the city lights."

[@JodianGaming]

OMG, I figured it was Dying to Live but wasn't sure. I only searched for the last part of the lyrics, because they appeared on screen. I can confirm that they actually say; "What's the deal with your reasons to run away, and leave your feelings in the city lines (lights?)" Dying to Live did come up in the results when I did the search, but the lyrics are actually different so I wasn't completely sure. "What's the deal with your reasons to run away and let your feelings leave you undefined"

[@JodianGaming]

***** ... Indeed. I want to say "City Lights" because he says that many times during the song, but there's an "N" in there that is pretty heavy on the echo.

[@drevilrodrigues]

Always wondered about that part, catching things from hear is really hard, I once did it to several songs which had no lyrics at the time, but gave up as it took a lot of time going back once and again.

[@krishanubanerjee6955]

Always!!!

[@anastasiabeaverhousen3261]

I wanna get married with Marko's voice!! ❤❤ So awesome!!

[@derpderp7940]

@The Sentinel Of Abyss by marrying the body said voice comes out of (O_o)???

[@Samurai_Stoner]

Found this band through control, but absolutely became a fan

[@conversekitty3378]

cheers to poets of the fall! the only band that never disappointed me in music, and has grown with me throughout the years, helped me through love and sickness and suffering and happiness. I just wish I could wish you in America or I could go there... lol.

[@jasonshomo4268]

Dude I just learned this band's name came from the fact that their first song was bassed on a poem and written for the fall of max payne. Thats a great beginning for a great bad. So cool.

[@אמיררוזקוב]

i cant but fall in love with every single song

[@peterneubert4183]

I don't know this band! I am so glad that my girlfriend has shown me them. Now i am a fan. What great music, what a great voice!

[@rahuljoseph8936]

Wow ! Marko's voice is unique. POTF is a brilliant band and never fails to give different theme in videos and music. Lyrics are more awesome.

[@bluepedalsrock9271]

*Turns on dystopian video game* 4:01 [CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER]

[@PoetsoftheFallUSAStreetTeam]

+GuitaRN OMG...that is hilarious

[@ianalexander92]

NICE XD

[@bostonianful]

this would make an excellent song for cyberpunk 2077.

[@izzfitri6888]

@@bostonianful Add Mirror's Edge and Watch Dogs 3/Legion to the list.

[@bostonianful]

@@izzfitri6888 of course. but i think it fits with cyberpunk 2077 above all, because in that game you make choices and it has a dystopian feel to it.

[@shazaridarius6963]

I love KZbin for suggesting this band to me! I have YET to find a song by them that I don't LOVE!,! I feel like I have been missing out for years! Glad that I discovered them! Finally. Lol.😇

[@johnfoster4th]

Carving the fantasies and wild thoughts into digital reality, that's how these videos are made by POTF. I think the same way.

[@soknheith3259]

Their music has some magic, for sure.

[@sokh4280]

This video reminds me of "Never Close Our Eyes" music video by Adam Lambert! I think the concept in both videos are mostly the same. They're both fantastic💙

[@mahinnnadiamoinkus3648]

Marko and his music is way too gorgeous!!

[@Xymatus]

I love literally everything about this.

[@torpmorp1324]

Drew Slinger watch the making of video

[@Catinkontti]

"You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile."

[@RavenSoulifer]

I just bought the Hopecatcher necklace. I can't wait to get it!

[@torpmorp1324]

I hope it works for you

[@RavenSoulifer]

@@torpmorp1324 Thank you ^.^ I'm so excited

[@starwyvern010]

Oh wow, how have I not heard of you guys before, and why doesn't this have a hell of a lot more views???

[@Aurinkohirvi]

It would have, if it came from the USA, the UK or Germany for example...

[@casandramedina6108]

My God this is quality Music, they are real musicians. Instant fascination.

[@WoodieW]

I'm sincerely hoping that, one day, we get a solid, coherent novel, combining all the surreal shit going down in their videos into one fucked up(in a good way) story :D

[@friendlyatheist387]

haha true

[@stephenbiggs6731]

hopefully

[@IamNotU]

Anyone have a problem with my suggesting Randy Feltface read it?

[@topiashiiri8044]

Potf music just gets better and better at every album. Thanks for the moments with your music. Terveiset Suomesta kaikille faneille. :D

[@illusionce]

Очень нравятся многие ваши композиции, а самое главное, что в большинстве из них есть скрытый смысл, пишу на русском, чтобы вы знали, что у вас есть фанаты и из России)

[@ГражданскаяОборона-р8х]

не только скрытый смысл, но и интеллект ... присоединяюсь к фанатам из России! Хотя бы так....

[@ThePalefaced]

Поэты в курсе, что у них есть фанаты в России, они каждый год с концертами приезжают и народу всегда битком. Серьёзно, сходи на концерт, они выкладываются по полной.

[@LeonnardAlephNought]

My Choice Millionaire was to love this band! Thank you so much Poets of The Fall. Love from Brazil! ♥

[@valentynachobotar9]

Какой богатый интонациями голос! Этому голосу подвластно все. Спасибо, что вы есть и что вы - такой как есть. Спасибо за то, как вы применяете ваш талант) У вас есть чему поучиться.

[@shaneswedish25]

I love how much effort goes in their videos!

[@centref0lds1]

One of the best bands tbh. Amazing vocals, great music and their lives are just phenomenal

[@Individuality1990]

such an underrated band, and a fucking amazing voice. This, Carnival of Rust, and Shadow Play have go to be their top tracks

[@AbhishekKumarSingh-yz9ts]

Poets of the fall your band songs and videos are different ,amazing and awesome from rest of the world bands.

[@madmax7201]

Man, he *really* loves putting his hands to work, doesn't he? jokin :) I love you man.

[@carolinesophiewanda]

I just fell in love with this band with this song!!! Never heard about them before, where was I ?!? My God his voice *_*! With this song, you just earn a BIG new fan from France! I have some albums to catch up now :)

[@charismao23]

Ghost should do a song with them. Just saying.

[@DauntlessDame42]

DUDE. DO YOU KNOW HOW AMAZING THAT WOULD BE

[@samhain2924]

Music is just another form of magic.

[@partiw]

Reminds me of George Orwell's 1984

[@Daughterzion7777]

Love his music

[@masquedemort6367]

The giant Captain should have destroy the 5 guards with just one hand and keep playing keyboard with the other one.

[@yume53]

Omg yes! 😂😂😂

[@niloot.8816]

I'm taking another tour in your videos in quarantine.😄 Marvellous masterpieces that a lot of people are missing out on.

[@ryumple]

2021 here. Just wanted a glimpse into the future.

[@manuelperucic253]

much appreciated, but then again I *love* distopian works in both literature and cinematography. Am I the only one to think that this video portrays a possible future where The Machine mentioned in Revolution Roulette *hadn't been stopped*?

[@nikitamikhnev7036]

Поэты как всегда на высоте. Непревзойденно!

[@vikaskanojia9548]

whatever the conditions may be ,will always love poets of the fall

[@zbubblez1]

Absolutely, definitely my favourite song of all time. I've played it so often that even my parents like it now 😂

[@kittyhurt88]

Lisa Welsh the exact thing happen with my husband, lol

[@subarnosiraji2640]

Lisa Welsh my hostel mates "suffered" the same fate too 😎😂

[@eileenworth7862]

Thanks to my son, me too!

[@M.K.137]

Amazing voice, really

[@bestmoviescene4066]

what a voice...😍😍😍

[@nevadahamaker7149]

Their sound is so rich and lush. Not surprising, given who their keyboardist is. Markus "Captain" Kaarlonen got his start back in the 90s in the Amiga demo scene. He composed one of the finest four-channel MODs I've ever heard: Space Debris.

[@penyuwan]

Marko Head Room? Love it just love it.

[@exoticpawan]

Awesome..i m in love wid d song