Poets of the Fall - Requiem for My Harlequin (Official Video w/ Lyrics)

[@nonegog5]

​Poets of the fall came to me at one of the worst phases of my life almost a decade ago, healed me and stayed with me ever since!!!! It's a gift that keeps giving. Thank you for everything.

[@blackpassion8057]

Could be my own comment... 2012 - thanx to someone (very) special!

[@Zinayah]

These guys definitely have the power to make life more bearable 💙

[@francovers22]

Same here! Thank God I decided to play Max Payne 2 again back in 2009

[@davidlilley2736]

@@francovers22 max paine 2 has there songs in it ? I only played the first one.

[@penyuwan]

@@davidlilley2736 Late Goodbye is spefically written for Max Payne 2.

[@FightingFriends]

How the mirror image desperately tries to put the makeup back on is golden.

[@RApt3]

That's ignorance and hypocrisy trying to win over wisdom and sincerity. The make up is the disguise of ourselves we do in front of people. Our "social self". We never show up who we really are. When you stop trying to please people all the time and start being honest with yourself, it's the time the joker on you will try to take back control, and you have to be strong not to let it.

[@Sparkle648]

That whole mirror sequence and how the harlequin's reactions escalate literally gave me chills the first time I saw it!

[@An_Kuz24]

Oh, I agree, I also felt sorry for him and I said "No, don't need, don't get rid of, don't leave, don't need." To be honest, I still feel sorry for Harlequin no matter how much I watch and listen😅

[@rustkarl]

Scrabbling to maintain his existence before he’s left behind. He’s a self-aware facade facing his own mortality and doing everything in his dwindled power to hold on. From begging, to vainly trying to hold back the reality and finally breaking down in despair before he’s washed away. Ironic really considering that this character used to be the king of the ball back in Daze.

[@НинаСо-д4о]

@@An_Kuz24 Well, may be now and then he will be let back in, on special days and in special moods) короче, не все потеряно)

[@bboypranjal]

Why has Marko not made to Hollywood movies/series yet. Imagine him both acting and giving soundtrack of the movie/series as well 😍❤️

[@SirEgorVassa]

He really should appear in the next Remedy games.

[@pk2237]

Agreed, he is a natural actor. Admittedly, I admire how well he is able to express and convey thoughts, feelings and sensations! He could have (or still could) become a great actor for real!

[@EmmaBailts]

Hopefully he never decides he wants to have a go at Hollywood. Not because he wouldn't be a great actor but because that world is beyond toxic and I wouldn't wish that on him.

[@pk2237]

@@EmmaBailts Agreed, I meant being an actor in general. Doesn’t mean one needs to be famous or globally known Hollywood star

[@StormGardenHedgefleet]

Or an anime series this music would fit so well with a anime!

[@nohvembr4555]

'Wake up, your chains are porcelain', is such a motivating lyric, GOSH !

[@elinadragomirescu6449]

Woow! I love this song! And video!

[@ash_qan7834]

I have cried, laughed, maddened, and soothed by these immensely talented stars. I have LIVED by this band for years and years of my life. I'm just so lucky to be alive in this era, where Poets of the Fall lives

[@hundred_suns]

Beautifully said!

[@desireswithhope]

Same feeling 💕

[@lauraashleyross9505]

I think this all the time. Can you imagine discovering them 100 years from now? I’d be so mad, ha

[@rossanaguillen1230]

Me too!! They've created true masterpieces!! And they just get to me in so many special moments!!

[@conradpariat16]

I can relate to that ❤

[@noonesperfect]

Poets of the fall never disappoint. Always loved their choosy dark themes. Cinematography and his crispy voice suits perfect to this song, band deserve all the praise and love. IDk there is always special place for Carnival of rust though..... much love and stay blessed

[@samuraiko]

This is like the sequel to CoR.

[@Daelyah]

@@samuraiko As well as Daze, or at least a bittersweet love(lorn) letter of sorts to that video...

[@chiffmonkey]

@@samuraiko Go watch the video for Choice Millionaire closely. :)

[@lianasoares8052]

& Daze. I wish they made a part 2 to Daze.

[@joisaita6522]

Same. For me it will always be COR and FALSE KINGS.

[@v4valentin]

To those interested in the Tarot Cards, they're specifically the French version called tarot de Marseille. The first card is The Fool(ou le Mat), second is Death, third is The Magician(ou le Bateleur). Interestingly, The Fool is typically card 0, but in TDM has no number and Death, card 13, is also known as "Arcane sans nom" (arcana with no name). The Fool can mean the start of a new adventure, while Death can mean the end of something or rest/taking a break. The Magician means power, skillfulness, potential(meeting it?). Perhaps a reference to the fact that Clearview, Ultraviolet and Ghostlight are supposed to be a trilogy?

[@QUEENOBSCURE]

Thank you for saying the Death card isn’t what people think it is. The Media always portrays it wrongly in works fiction.

[@CoralCopperHead]

EDIT: I AM A NOVICE AND THE REST OF THIS COMMENT IS MISGUIDED. I left it here for context. The Magician represents earning power and meeting potential. The _Inverted_ Magician represents unearned power and squandered potential. On that note, never trust a Tarot reader that doesn't shuffle the deck in a way that allows the cards to be inverted.

[@denkryvoshei4589]

Clearview was a nice album by the way. Lots of people complain about its mixing, but there are catchy songs like Once Upon Playground, Shadow Play. Moonlight Kissed is a really deep one

[@sagarmehra6634]

Wow. This is so fascinating.

[@v4valentin]

@@denkryvoshei4589 I definitely enjoyed Clearview a lot.

[@franksmith613]

This band is so underrated and deserves much more attention! This is way better than the shit topping the mainstream charts or nominate for grammys these days.

[@irchieirchie]

So true. I've been always thinking this way

[@fizzyxcustard]

Yes!!! 👏

[@radiocremebrulee4431]

@Frank: Echoing your view here but I think audiences need to be more discerning and STOP tuning into their local terrestrial radio stations which have become notorious for featuring a narrow selection of music on repeat for the last 20 years (at least in the US). There are plenty of online radio stations that play music by Poets Of The Fall. In fact, a bunch of pop music fans (as opposed to fans of rock) have discovered the music of Poets Of The Fall on our online radio broadcast and have fallen in love with these guys. As for this album, we wish these guys had led with a radio edit of "Revelations" as opposed to "Requiem" (although it is a good song).

[@markwest4324]

Except Dream Theater thoroughly deserved theirs 👌

[@kairikaabel4748]

Agree 100000% ❤️❤️❤️🙏potf needs more recognition 🙌

[@АбдейтАбгрейдов]

POTF is underrated. They deserve much more than they have!!!

[@AnupChowdhury-vp1ez]

They don't need

[@Phantomyre]

I don't know why but when the Harlequin removed his make-up and changed to a sophisticated man, cheering his new and better self, it made me shed a tear. Choosing to be the better you, stand out in the crowd, in a world full of clowns and chaos. No words-- it's just beautiful and deep. Great work, PotF!

[@nicolasnik159]

Eu também.

[@CoralCopperHead]

I _weep_ for the Harlequin. I might not enjoy being alive, but he clearly _loved_ it, and, well... now he's gone. He didn't want to go, and it wasn't his choice, it was the voice of conformity, of being a "good boy" and playing nice instead of being himself. Worst of all three worlds.

[@CJUGames]

These guys never disappoint.

[@Cookie82608]

Couldn't agree more!!

[@splatterkins]

One of my favorite KZbinrs likes one of my favorite bands....?! I'm dreaming! I can't agree more though. Their music is stunning and moves the soul.

[@Daelyah]

YOOOO, but I cannot BEGIN to express how ecstatic I am that you're a fellow Poets fan! AWESOME!!! 💗

[@shadowjudge921]

Hey Cju!

[@suuriteatteri]

Именно так! И никак иначе! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DashaSotskaja]

WHAT A GREAT SONG!!! The mirror scene at the end is fantastic!

[@tom_606HQ]

Reminds me of that clown dressing up meme, but reversed and in a style of "Adress Unkown."

[@jelly0190]

Yes!! Our handsome man toasting himself, makes me wonder if it was meant to be seen as a “we’re putting the ‘campy’ stuff away and gonna take things more seriously this go-round” … 😍😍😍

[@a.pviivi8235]

They style❤️

[@chiffmonkey]

@@jelly0190 Within the alchemy analogy of psychology, it's citrinitas, the 3rd of 4 stages on the path of individuation - being able to put away your personas, with them no longer puppeteering you.

[@wolframvonstein4526]

Like because Poets of the Fall does never EVER disappoint! Somehow this felt like a reminder of both Carnival of Rust and Daze, with references to more recent stuff. I love it!

[@keisuperstar]

gosh I had the same association. circus theme again but so different every time!

[@BigFry9591]

I said that it sounds and looks like a mixture of old and new PotF.

[@Patrick19833]

@༒♡Angelina♡༒ Youngboy sucks! I hate that overrated rap garbage. This is real music.

[@Oz1455]

:,o

[@runethehorse]

Over here from Alan Wake 2! You guys are awesome!

[@JuhosGabor]

This song speaks to me in a deep level. To me, it's about coming to terms with yourself, not pretending anymore to be someone you would hoped to be, but could not be in the end. Facing and accepting yourself and learning to love that true person within you, which will make you strong and happy in the long term. This realization finally has a theme song! :D Much appreciated!

[@GRORGvideot]

that is quite the analyzation, I dig it

[@Paappa624]

Same here bro. Being the eternal fool gets old at some point and you have to scrub the clown make-up off and show these false kings what you really think about them. To quote Journey from '86: _when you can't give no more , they want it all but you gotta say no._ You have to _be good to yourself, nobody else will._

[@zirie3332]

Yeah indeed, I got the same feeling... becoming one's true self... releasing whatever's been holding you back.

[@xcrystalexx]

same, bro same!! i constantly sing it on my way to work and home! this song has spoken to me so much that i remind myself daily to let go of all and just accept myself for what i’ve done and who i am because of everything!

[@pasitamminen7346]

True words, 'brother.'

[@arkynarky]

The best thing about this band is, you don’t even have to listen to the entire track to like it.. first few seconds are good enough to add in the playlist! Constantly brilliant. Thank you for keeping music alive

[@sylviafonseka9263]

exactly !!!🤩

[@spartanmuse]

Indeed. Only a few seconds are enough to realize this is a gem.

[@grishkamelihov883]

Хоть что-то порадовало в этом году. Спасибо ребята. Музыка это все что осталось.

[@LoSt-KiLLeR]

Согласен. Это единственное что спасает нас от уныния этого мира.

[@wtfmovefish]

Послушайте новый альбом Bad Omens ;)

[@FFF-xz6wn]

Советую финскую группу Atlas - susi

[@LoSt-KiLLeR]

@@FFF-xz6wn ок, возьму на заметку. Дома буду, послушаю.

[@kate2cat573]

@@wtfmovefish спасибо что открыли для меня их!

[@Dreamscythe]

I start to think that only reason poets makes music video is that the band members can dress up all fancy. Great stuff guys keep it up! Love Olli's solo ♥

[@Alexandra-wl5zt]

We love not olny the solo, but Olli himself♥

[@coldestheaven9695]

The three tarots at 3:49 follow the meaning of the song. If my tarot-reading knowledge is worth any salt, the three represent the past, the present and the future. The Fool represents innocence, new beginnings, hope and the such. It also means inexperience and naivety. Being green, with all the consequences that it entails. Death is not necessarily death as we know it: it can mean illness, separation, but also change. Like, radical change. Crisis, an end, failure also falls into the spectrum of meanings. The Magician stands to depict how one can be free to choose every direction, or needs to, even. The magician arcana is about talent, resources, being determined and the such. Many others can understand the lyrics' deeper meaning better than I do, and already explained so. They pertain to the struggle of letting go of something, or someone, that simply cannot fit in your life and go towards a new beginning. I did not happen to see any comments regarding the tarots, so I just thought about adding this to the pile. Great song, of course. The video, the acting, they are all icing on the cake. I myself am currently struggling with life choices and the dread of going nowhere, so this strikes a chord with me. I'm still the harlequin behind the mirror, trying to re-apply make-up that part of me wants to get rid of. Hope y'all fare better.

[@DauntlessDame42]

I definitely got the feeling of "change" from this video. But also possibly a feeling of an end to an era? I wonder if this means they are stepping away from the music industry or if big changes are coming in their music

[@valeriaezeta2607]

This was what I came to find in the comments, thank you

[@rustkarl]

@@DauntlessDame42 Feels like it’s personified by the Harlequin character they’ve had on and off. Ever since Twilight Theatre, to the Daze video and now here, if they give a requiem to the Harlequin perhaps that’s what they’re leaving behind?

[@SonicVR12]

Ok here's the thing. Never heard of this band before. I'm from the 80s metal generation. This is incredible! I'm excited to dive in and discover more and more from these guys. They're far from typical 80s type stuff, but killer vocals, awesome riffs and heavy guitars, an actual guitar solo, visually exciting, excellent musicianship on all levels. This is going to be awesome!

[@janimaiske7664]

soo go listen insomnium

[@katharinaa.9166]

Welcome to the Poets-verse! 🎈✨🎸

[@rabidspatula1013]

Poets are incredible. Welcome to the party!

[@malcolmcurrie7542]

The group has a side band called "Old Gods of Asgard" that's styled like an old metal band, you might like it. Children of the Elder God is a real jam!

[@chiffmonkey]

You may have heard of Captain during the Amiga days, he was one of the top composers in the mod scene.

[@АнастасияМоисеева-п4к]

Очень приятная музыка, в вашем стиле. Глубокий и сильный смысл. Спасибо, это здорово. 🥰👍😍

[@petersim6725]

"Forever lost" from the beginning of the video is an anagram of "Lovers forte" from the end. Also, I like how the glass of wine is not on fire this time. Nice tie-in to "Daze" and much safer for Marko I guess.

[@chiffmonkey]

Dancing on broken glass explains it a bit more than daze does.

[@vuthara8725]

Very on the nose with the theme of Tarot cards and reversing them, the meaning subtly changes but is fundamentally very different.

[@chiffmonkey]

@@vuthara8725 If someone wants to do a proper reading that would be great

[@vuthara8725]

@@chiffmonkey While I'm not a reader myself, I do know the interpretations of the cards he was given: The Fool (Either unnumbered or zero) represents a new beginning, often a leap of faith; The Fool travels to a new land, bringing with him only the clothes on his back. When reversed, it indicates it is something one should be hesitant about jumping into, as recklessness on this journey may end it early, it may also represent a lack of the faith needed to be successful in this new endeavor. Either way, the beginning of something is inevitable. Death (thirteen) Is the card that is often feared out of superstition (explaining his reaction), however, a reader will/should never try and predict deaths. Often this card refers to death in the sense of transformation; death of an old idea gives life to a new one, it can be difficult, unexpected, terrific or terrible. The main takeaway is that to attempt to avoid this change will only make the current issues at hand worse, which is what it's reversed form represents. It can mean that one is having trouble letting go of the past, death can haunt us all, but holding on to grief only prolongs the pain. The Magician (one) represents willpower, representing someone who has gained the skills and abilities needed to be successful in their endeavors. Often this means that one must use their will, focus, and intellect to achieve your goals as they present themselves. When reversed, it means a lack of that clarity, that someone can use your skill and ability for their own selfish desires, it is a caution to tread lightly around those who are cunning and deceiving, perhaps even that cunning person you need to watch out for is yourself. Do take that all with a grain of salt, as it is only my basic understanding of the cards, but I hope it's accurate enough to explain how the symbology of their music lines up with these three particular cards. I know I found it fascinating.

[@sagarmehra6634]

This is Marko in all his glory. So much so that even the other band members, who are usually very collected & composed, went crazy.

[@a.pviivi8235]

Long Time workers

[@davidisailirafernandez4219]

From 4:08 to 5:05 we see many dark faces of humanity; incredulity, wrath, negotiation, desperation, egolatry and sorrow, specially 5:05 is something not many people are capable to do, after all your worst enemy is yourself, this whole album is pure gold

[@screamsilences]

Какой же у Марко бесподобный голос.. просто нет слов. Лучше мужского голоса я не слышал. Божественный 🖤🤍 What an incomparable voice Marco has .. there are simply no words. I have never heard a better male voice. Divine :3

[@McSlobo]

Funny, I think it's a bit weak sounding. Never liked it very much and wished they had a bit more powerful singer. Well, good for you if it fits your taste. :)

[@Adilya-1]

Марко, как всегда, на высоте!!! Отличная работа Поэтов!!!

[@anfitria9069]

Он действительно очень хорош.

[@deepsengupta3619]

His voice beloved from Every corner of the world.

[@anastasialem6866]

Сорвали с языка. Реально редкий богато окрашенный мужской тембр. С таким можно только родиться.

[@zsanibalogh5609]

We fans are quite a few who pressed the like button without seeing the video and hearing the song! We trust you blindly, you will never disappoint us.❤️ All the songs and videos without exception are fantastic! So demanding, spectacular, artistic.😍 Can't wait for it!🥰 Pure art!✨

[@donelkingii3738]

That was me too. Lol

[@shieldgenerator7]

At first I thought this song was about lamenting the loss of a comedic profession from ye olde times... but I got chills when the video showed that's it's actually about losing a part of yourself and not being able to get it back.

[@rathibaral5550]

The music video is incredible. The guys and Miika really put a lot of thoughts and effort in this and it shows. And Tiia looks so beautiful as a Tarot reader. What a pleasant surprise!

[@spicaantares1777]

The clip is a bright mini-performance, a Buffoonery with a touch of tragedy: the main character, an actor, attempts to get rid of his insane character. The composition is powerful, a kind of whirlwind of passions and emotions that tear the hero apart. Harlequin's make-up mask has grown tightly to his face, Harlequin is no longer just a character, he has become part of his personality ("I've got this madman in my mind..." - Drama for Life), but claims to be more. Harlequin - or Alichino - is a demon who needs the whole soul entirely... Guys, a great song, an excellent clip! Мы вас любим!🎶💖

[@Jsharts]

Maarko is amazing when it comes to portraying chaotic insanity.

[@giftofthewild6665]

Chaotic evil.

[@rustkarl]

I think this is a case of it giving way. The elaborate performer stepping offstage, lay aside the mask, the persona and return to the real self.

[@silvyr]

I couldn't have said it better

[@rebeccawilson2865]

I have pressed like already 😄 so excited for this, the album, and seeing you guys in May! Thank you for providing some light in such a dark time. I can always count on you guys to lift my spirits. ❤ Edit- WOW! The guys have outdone themselves once again. What a masterpiece of the imagination! They never fail to astound me with their boundless creativity. Very proud to be a Poets fan. Now, to go break the repeat button...

[@shazmatazz6769]

Same! I cannot wait to attend a concert/show with them if they ever come back to my city in India!

[@piyushpati7319]

@@shazmatazz6769 last time they came to meghalaya tho

[@shazmatazz6769]

@@piyushpati7319 they were in Bangalore but I couldn’t go see them then cause of exams 😭 hoping I can see them soon!

[@Hokuspokus6580]

Top of the topmost❤️

[@reetabratasarkar4601]

@@shazmatazz6769 I'm from Kolkata, the city which they visit everytime they visit India.... And yet I can't attend any concerts czzzz of my dumb luck🥲

[@suuriteatteri]

...Великолепный Марко, браво!!!! Ваша игра безупречна! Благодарю Вас и вашу команду, за время, за голос, за Великого Дурака в этот День!

[@Valkyria131]

@@ekaterinaermashkevich7571 Я тоже ждала концерт два года, но обвинять их в русофобии некрасиво. Все зарубежные артисты отменяют концерты, они не могут пересечь границу.

[@Fedor_Kisliakov]

@@ekaterinaermashkevich7571 Они отменили прежде всего из-за нестабильной ситуации с валютой и границей. Сейчас, может, и можно приехать, а через месяц-два всё позакрывают. А для них это убытки, которые им терпеть непростительно учитывая независимость лейбла. В посте к выходу альбома, в одном из комментариев, они открыто заявили, что искусство вне политики, и сожалеют, что из-за проблем с логистикой и оплатой у нас будет тяжело альбом приобрести, плюс выразили надежду, что скоро всё наладится. Вдобавок, их ещё в 14 году спрашивали мнение по поводу ситуации на Украине, и они заявили, что это к их делу это не относится. И, если бы дело было в русофобии, вряд ли они продолжили б вести страницу в вк. Короче, нет тут никакой русофобии.

[@Elmraco]

@@ekaterinaermashkevich7571 А не знаешь, почему весь мир неожиданно стал русофобами ? Вроде все нормально было и тут "ни с того ни с сего " почему то весь мир про русофобию заговорил... Не понимаю, что происходит

[@suuriteatteri]

Эти ребята точно вне политики. А в Пути случится может всякое, это лишь технические нюансы, к искусству не имеющие отношения. Потому оно и искусство.

[@suuriteatteri]

@@ekaterinaermashkevich7571 .. а какой смысл? запрещает искусство кто-нибудь или нет, искусством быть оно не перестанет. "Роза пахнет розой, хоть розой назови её, хоть нет". 🌸

[@parthpatni4064]

Highly underrated band. One most of the most surreal music compositions and lyrics!!. They really are POETS!

[@ChatNoir06110]

AGREEEEEEE !!!! (So bad u_u)

[@obychnyichelovek6757]

I wouldn't say they are underrated, multiple songs including this one had millions of views and they are topping the charts regularly in Finland

[@Lazarultos]

"Requiem for my Harlequin" --- "A song of remembrance for the one who brings me joy and amusement" I love that the title alone could be interpreted in so many different ways, and the lyrics themselves are so deeply symbolic while still striking an emotional chord. You guys prove time and time again that I will never get tired of listening to your songs!

[@castlecatt259]

That's interesting, I interpreted it as having a more positive connotation. Like saying goodby to foolishness and facade and embracing clarity and truth. But I think It might, in some ways, be a little of both as truth often hurts more than lies.

[@sadashiva1708]

Yeah it does seem like a complex set of feelings, to let go of the deeply cherished character you’ve played for so long (“Tell me, can you let it go”), but at the same time embracing “your true self shining through”.

[@CoralCopperHead]

@@castlecatt259 Foolishness and facade are the only things that allow us to speak the truth without being persecuted. In this case, what you call positive, I call negative.

[@rustkarl]

@@CoralCopperHead In one sense it can be to let go of the daydream for reality. Whether that’s a good thing is up to us. Is it better to live in a daydream with the innocence of fools? Or to face the truth and put aside the masks, to be who we are? Without dreams the real world seems quite sad and cruel, without truth nothing has meaning.

[@CoralCopperHead]

@@rustkarl And there lies the paradox: The real world is indeed sad and cruel, and nothing has any true meaning. The only option is to put on our masks and change them as we need. The real issue rises when the masks we need the most begin to break -- most of mine would look like those china teacups that shattered and were molded back together with gold. Or in my case whiskey, I suppose.

[@Johnny007UA]

In fact, I think it's one of the band's best songs. The way they play with the tempo without losing their rhythm, the way the tempo in the choruses is deceptively slow and fast at the same time, that solo after the second chorus, that lyric. Poets of the fall have become so accomplished in understanding their creativity that they are better than themselves.

[@BigFry9591]

I wouldn't go that far. It is a lot better than their recent stuff. But they've done even better in the past.

[@daniellefrederickson1850]

Agreed! I literally can’t stop listening to this song. It’s instrumentally, vocally, and thematically flawless. It truly is a showcase of the band’s talent as well as their development between Ultraviolet (namely with My Dark Disquiet and False Kings) and their Alexander Theatre sessions.

[@Laszlovik]

Марко великолепен и необычайно красив в образе! Хорошая работа, ребята✌️

[@scottish_guy5]

You know, seems like everyone's been here since the long time ago, and that's me who discovered these awesome guys just a month or two ago. Enjoying and loving you, my deer Poets❤️

[@rebeccawilson2865]

New fan or old fan, you're part of the family ❤

[@scottish_guy5]

@@rebeccawilson2865 thank you a lot❤

[@Scarecrow94rn]

I guess it's a typo, yet "deer" instead of "dear" makes this sentence 10000% more entertaining xD

[@Lazarultos]

That's the best part of the Poets. Their new songs still appeal to the old fans, and their old stuff still feels good to listen to even today. Glad you found these guys!

[@scottish_guy5]

@@Scarecrow94rn omg, I'm so sorry, didn't notice but you're right, that's entertaining :)

[@vasyushkasokolova]

WOW! Just from the first seconds of this song I knew that "Requiem for My Harlequin" will take a special place in my heart! Can't wait to hear the whole album and this song at a live performance... Miss you, dear Poets... very, very much. Upd. just listening and listening and can't stop. What do you do?!

[@JayRayOfficial]

This was kind of different song and I honestly love it. Especially the chorus will surely play in my head for at least a couple of days. Very catchy. I'm so happy I got a chance to work with this amazing band.

[@wolframvonstein7303]

An underrated artist commenting under a video of another underrated artist, and one to already have worked with them as well. But did you refer to "Striven" with Marko when you posted this, or did you actually take part in something regarding the album Ghostlight? Possibly something big even? And how did your comment get buried this deep?

[@hecateantitheus7614]

How have I never heard of you guys? I mean holy shit so far all your songs have been nothing but masterpieces to me, y'all deserve way more attention

[@helky8]

So true... 👍

[@theoriginalop]

@@helky8 We've been saying this for years, but Hollywood likes the same shit over and over

[@helky8]

@@theoriginalop yep, it's hard to get attention if you don't have huge promotion. And they choose to do things on their own (smaller).

[@knockknockbitch]

You should listen the song Carnival of rust made by this band. You won't regret it for sure

[@lkenaa9038]

Ja da kan du bare hade så godt blææææ buuuuh jeg har sukkererter eddabedda.

[@StephanieSwanQuills]

SO excited to see what the next chapter of their music journey Poets has in store for us! Glad to see our dear jester/harlequin survived the flames of Daze! 🖤

[@frostpriest6573]

Well this, I have to admit, is a pleasing surprise, to find the Seraph enjoying the Poets of the Fall. I was once, or maybe even to this day, entranced by your earlier works. I do not know why in the dead of night, scrolling down the comment section and finding a familiarity, gave me so much unexpected warmth. I thank you and Poets of the Fall for this unique experience. I humbly ask you to create a work to honor the jester or the fortune teller and let this bands beauty spread. To the music that unites us all and greetings from Finland.

[@ГеоргийМаксимов-ь5е]

Как и многие написавшие здесь на русском, я благодарен вам за новую работу и грядущий музыкальный альбом. Очень жду те светлые дни, когда снова увижу вас в России. Мы любим вас :3 Like many who wrote here in Russian, I am grateful to you for the new work and the upcoming music album. I really look forward to those bright days when I will see you again in Russia. We love you :3

[@НатальяМихайлова-й8с]

Подписываюсь под каждым словом!!

[@marymccartney1148]

Согласна, дружище)

[@НиколайКожушко-г6ф]

Никто к вам не приедет! Будете теперь баскова слушать! Нация убийц!

[@Nik_Colet]

Полностью поддерживаю Ваш комментарий. В сердце робко теплится надежда, что эти прекрасные дни все же наступят в обозримом будущем... Пока - несбыточная мечта услышать группу в живую...

[@Zombot012]

Tell tour leader to get the fck out of Ukraine and maybe things will go back to normal.

[@Nighterio]

Очередной великолепный шедевр от признанных мастеров. Поэты, вы лучшие!

[@Npklpmyi]

Киркорова напомнило

[@геннадийяковенко-ц6т]

Визуалом? Да вроде и не близко даже))

[@darthrevan4]

@@Npklpmyi вообще мимо

[@1986lelik]

Огромное спасибо, мои любимые Поэты, за этот крутой, вдохновляющий сингл! Наверное, в каждом из нас живёт такой комедиант. Жаль, что не каждый способен исполнить ему реквием (да упокоится он с миром!), перестать прятаться за «гримом» и не бояться быть собой. Вы лучшие! Любила, люблю и буду любить!🖤🖤🖤

[@Medli]

i've been casually enjoying poets since alan wake, but recently i've begun exploring their music outside of the remedyverse and i sincerely wish i had years ago. there is no band like these guys. everything about their work is gorgeously artistic, and this new release is no exception. i hope they're with us for a long time!

[@Netreek]

I know them since Max Payne 2. Song: Late goodbye.

[@Lightellaaa]

Марко бесподобен. Его голос это нечто потрясающее.

[@СладкийВинт]

Я вообще не видел их особо. Но вот этот клип увидел и прям влюбился в них. Костюмы просто пушка в клипах и антураж такой, голос у него крутой

[@charleswittmer833]

ok, but can we take a moment to recognise how bloody handsome Marko is at the end there?!

[@arwenmarkov5554]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one thinking that!

[@CoralCopperHead]

If you think he's handsome here, check out their studio recording of _"You Know My Name."_ He is drop-dead _gorgeous_ in a tux.

[@charleswittmer833]

@@CoralCopperHead Right?! Ugh

[@ИванИванов-ю6г3ф]

со времен красивого клипа Carnival of rust этот клип шикарен, и песня динамичная такая, актерская игра на высоте , браво, Марко!!

[@ВалерийМакеев-х8ь]

Cradled in love номер 2, эта третья. Carnival the best

[@yurii.egorievsk]

Мне ещё нравится клип к песне Daze, он не хуже.

[@minstrelstork7596]

This is a requiem, for the harlequin The great pretender, crashing' down with style Here's to the fall of man, fame to dust To fortune, to sand The great surrender finally arrived [Chorus] This is how the requiem loves the harlequin Wake up, your chains are porcelain Like a phoenix from the ashes we will rise again This is what the requiem loves to hear you sing To the beat of your fool hеart hammering One more timе, we'll cry into the night again, woah [Post-Chorus] (Woah, woah!) (Woah, yeah!) (Woah, woah!) [Verse 2] This is a requiem for the comedian The one who used to deftly dodge in time You cut a sparkling gem, never heeding the warning Of the silver glint of knives in hungry eyes This is how the requiem loves the harlequin Wake up, your chains are porcelain Like a phoenix from the ashes we will rise again This is what the requiem loves to hear you sing To the beat of your fool heart hammering One more time, we'll cry into the night again, woah [Post-Chorus] (Woah, woah!) (Woah, yeah!) (Woah, woah!) [Bridge] So how does it feel now? Tell me can you let it go? The wrong you can't undo So how does it feel now? Tell me can, you let it go? The wrong you can't undo [Chorus] This how the requiem loves the harlequin Breaking up this heart of porcelain From the ashes we will rise again This is what the requiem loves to hear you sing To the beat of your fool heart hammering One more time, we'll cry into the night again This is how the requiem loves a harlequin Wake up, your chains are porcelain Like a phoenix from the ashes we will rise again This is what the requiem loves to hear you sing To the beat of your fool heart hammering One more time, we'll cry into the night again

[@joisaita6522]

I just want to say thank you Poets of Fall for existing. You guys don't know what your music did for me

[@tigresita119]

Lo mismo digo.

[@dlegend6035]

Poets*

[@Sheggor]

I can't believe I only learned about POTF a few weeks ago. No music has given me such chills since LP's Meteora in 2003. This is absolutely magnificent.

[@katharinaa.9166]

Welcome 'here' :) :) :)

[@badhatharry8117]

I first heard their beatiful song 'Late Goodbye' in the so so sad ending in 'Max Payne 2'. And then I knew, that this is super band. 20 years later and I'm still loving Poets. I'm from Poland, i'm nearly 40, but for my first time I'm planning to take girl that I love to Poets' concert. Poets for Life!

[@elvishladdy3404]

I love the theme of duality in this song. It's almost like they are going for symbolism related to how the band has evolved and changed over the years. A return and subsequent farewell to numbers like Carnival of Rust, Daze and Cradled In Love while also embracing whatever the future may bring. Regardless of the inherent meaning, this is another absolute banger of a song and I adore it!

[@CounterSh4de]

Всех слов русского языка не хватит, чтобы описать, как же я рад вновь услышать голос Марко, и чудесную музыку группы. Будто старый друг вернулся после долгой разлуки. 5:17 - лучший кадр.

[@Valkyria131]

Поддерживаю =)

[@prostoprohogiy9472]

Согласен, прям мурашки пробежали по коже от прослушивания. А по текстовой состовляющей это будто завершение куклы колдуна киша

[@IamRealNoob]

полностью поддерживаю!!! обожаю марко и всю группу, концерт в уфе был огонь, еще раз бы приехали)

[@rubus_rosaceae]

Абсолютно те же самые чувства, точнее не опишешь))

[@danalabergenov]

@@IamRealNoob тоже был в Уфе в 2014, запомню на всю жизнь)

[@RapsCalorie]

I can't be the only person into these guys now because of Remedy Games. >.>

[@knowbodysongwritinggroup]

Ghostlight is the natural progression of the grand arc of this talented band. The emotions & melody above all and the continued tribute to the hard and heavy delivering the music is why this is group is a favorite of ours. Rock on, POETS!

[@kjstew21]

So, in full anticipation of this upcoming song/video release, I decided to have a look back at some of their previous videos. I know it's been talked about all over those video comments, but it's interesting to think what sort of easter eggs/connections we'll see in this and future videos. Following them since Alan Wake after hearing 'War', I recently realized Marko's mask in 'Daze' looks similar - especially the left eye star - to the TT mask on the album cover. And the ticket represents the release date? Cool. And then there's 'False Kings' and 'My Dark Disquiet' - is he portraying the same person in both videos? He looks more...'disheveled' in MDD and at 2:54 of that song, he says 'we're false kings and bastards'. I know to some/most of you, these are old headlines, but just hoping I'd stir up some conversation around the thought that goes not only into their lyrics, but their videos as well. Last one - it's stated the 'Carnival of Rust' video makes reference to each track in the CoR album. I still can't find them all. Who here has?

[@anitaninkovic5194]

I don't think I can add any reference to your list, but I'm sure we'll have fun decoding the new video on Friday. One still frame has been presented hours ago, but the director made sure it doesn't reveal much - a fine art of teasing. I'm not sure if that makes me hyped or frustrated :D. We'll know more on Friday. And this overarching of symbols and motives is precisely what kept me glued to Poets, wanting to know more. There was one fan commenting these easter eggs/connections, and I loved reading his comments. I hope he's lurking in shadows right now. As wild as his theories seemed to be, a good deal of them actually made sense and he pointed me into some intesting directions.

[@kjstew21]

@@anitaninkovic5194 Agreed. And that one still...I'm with you on the hype train. Black/white, shadow of a Queen, reminds me of the Knight on the Clearview cover and of course, them playing chess in 'False Kings'. they sure do know how to keep us guessing.

[@anitaninkovic5194]

@@kjstew21 They know how to keep us guessing because they are well aware of where they used which symbol, and they are really just playing with their own references in an intelligent way. How can you not love them, then? ;) 'It's all a game' - (Carnival or Rust :D) and they are puppet masters :D (The Game). :D

[@chiffmonkey]

@@anitaninkovic5194 Sup

[@anitaninkovic5194]

@@chiffmonkey :)

[@MatthewAshworth]

So many years of making music, so many albums released, and Poets of the Fall still to this day make fresh high quality music.

[@chrismaverick9828]

The fact they are self-produced and cranking out this level of quality is incredible. I've heard mainstream albums that don't have the same quality level.

[@MatthewAshworth]

@@chrismaverick9828 Yeah, well said! And gladly that allows them to have the full creative freedom.

[@gkalenaki]

I love it how Marco combined the gentleness of Edward Scissorhands (oh, the hair as well) and the chaotic energy of Joker in a single persona! Lovely song! P.S. Is the seer Tiia? She totally rocks this outfit!

[@baiblanca6750]

Yes that's Tiia! She's stunning with the outfit & the character - fourtune teller!

[@SilverAlex92]

"Wake up, your chains are porcelain" Danm that hits deep. Amazing. Not only a visual masterpiece and amazing vocals to go along with, but also the lyrics make honor to the name "Poets of the fall".

[@anastasiastark2236]

Ого, сколько русскоязычных комментариев) Поэты прекрасны!

[@marymccartney1148]

ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ

[@Adilya-1]

Марко, как всегда, на высоте!!! Отличная работа Поэтов!!!

[@crimsonraven9822]

Spectacular. Poets of the fall is truly the most consistent band I've ever had the pleasure of being a fan of, 9 albums now and I've never been disappointed, I can't wait until the full album releases and I have more poets music in my life to listen to regularly. Bravo gentlemen.

[@powerplay9422]

They could also do what Falling in Reverse does nowadays and only focus on making killer singles. Then again, Poets of the Fall always does killer singles.

[@crimsonraven9822]

@@powerplay9422 fr they can do whatever they want and I'll be there lol, I recently discovered "no end, no beginning", I had never heard that one since I didn't listen to alchemy as it's a compilation album and I didn't know there were any new songs on there but I love that song now, any day I get a new poets song is a good day 😎

[@powerplay9422]

@@crimsonraven9822 Never assume a compilation album is all old material. :P

[@crimsonraven9822]

@@powerplay9422 lol yee lesson learned 🥸

[@lenakryachun-solovyova8793]

"Like a phoenix from the ashes we will rise again..." We will!💪 thank you POTF💙💛with love from Ukraine🇺🇦

[@ЕкатеринаЧернышева-ц1н]

How could you read my thoughts???? This is the exact line I've picked out from the song. Let these words be prophetic!!! 🇺🇦

[@CounterSh4de]

Да, лучшая строчка, просто до сердечка...🤍🤍💙💙❤❤

[@pasitamminen7346]

I bet, They writed tuhat Song for you. Slava, Ukraine 💪💪

[@Daelyah]

This past decade, the harlequin has become more and more of an archetype I keep finding myself fascinated with...it's good to see him return one more time, and your music never disapponts, Poets. Thank you for this. ♦️💖♦️

[@Vikki_T]

I just can't even explain how pure and beautifully choreographed the whole thing is - from the lyrics to the symbolism with the makeup fight between the harlequin and the man outside of the mirror at the end. How have I not discovered you all before! 😩 What a beautiful way to show the freedom of being yourself, coming out from the cocoon or shell (in this case the makeup of the harlequin) and the struggle not to stay buried underneath it all. The video is wonderful and the music is pure bliss. Great job! 👍🏾

[@doctorsatan3371]

Alan Wake and Control brought me here, i'm so grateful to have found these guys.

[@sagarmehra6634]

If this song is any indicator of what the rest of the album will be like, then boy, are we in for a fabulous ride! Can’t wait for 29th April 2022.

[@AshleyAdam16]

Is that their latest album release date?

[@stalkingreaptor285]

Most of their new album is not like this. It's a lot of soft slow music.

[@lola_lalieva]

Красивое прощание с образом шута и, видимо, определённой частью своей жизни и мыслей. Великолепная визуализация движения вперёд. Браво

[@MrMikhail]

Они с этим образом прощаются уже миллион лет, да только так и не смогли из него выйти. Скучное самокопирование из альбома в альбом.

[@lola_lalieva]

@@MrMikhail не соглашусь, потому что для меня все альбомы разные по настроению :) а шут вполне логично возрасту ушёл, за давностью лет 😃

[@deepsengupta3619]

Truly how delicately the video show that..

[@alexeykozhev1157]

Marco's not only a legendary, processional singer but a wonderful actor either!♥️

[@tatty_angel]

I am like many ukrainian fans here , probably understood this song in some specific way, and I am thankful for your amazing lyrics, your soul in every single sound of your music 🎵 for your talent and humanity ❤️ Thank you for making people feeling alive! This is your superpower guys! Please stay safe and be healthy and happy ! With love from Ukraine ! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️

[@helky8]

Much love from Finland ❤️

[@sagarmehra6634]

The ending always makes me introspect. I always ask myself why can’t I, like Marko, stop indulging in the madness? When will I let go of those negative emotions within me and finally say I am done, just like Marko does. Top notch acting that.

[@INoisyaI]

Wow, those lyrics, that visualisation, everything is great. P.S. Can't wait to hear your work in Alan Wake 2!

[@papa_leroy]

This is not just a song. This is a complete and complex symphony, accompained by a heavenly sent and majestic voice of Marko. It's awakening that sweet pain deep within your soul, literally penetrating it. Love it so much. Truly magnificent.

[@roldirevan2130]

This song and video came to me at the perfect time... thank you, POTF. You've changed my life. ❤ Edit: That moment Marko cheers his own self... waking up at that today helped me a lot. 01/04/2022, Poets of the Fall is my new favorite band.

[@muhammadabdullah3467]

One thing i really admire about this band is that it has adhered to its original style even after all these years despite all of that crazy music that has become mainstream these days. It's really good to see some quality music being thrown out in this era contaminated with Cardi B and the likes. Hats off to them.

[@musician445]

I found this band so late. They are phenomenal and i'm glad to see they are still making great music.

[@An_Kuz24]

I can't wait to hear this miracle!*__* Guys, thanks for giving so many positive, magical emotions and for what you are✨🦋 UPD: I want to say a huge thank you for almost 6 minutes of happiness! 😍 Most of the day I watch the clip and I don't get bored of itxD Thank you for the imagery, for the drive, the staging, for the cute smile at the end)) I am sure that I'll revisit it more than once, and the song will be forever in my heart and for some time to repeat❤️ Kiitos, love you!

[@WaxierWarrior]

Shivers. Another banger from an immensely talented band

[@Jacob_The_Buse]

Pure magic! For every new song that comes out makes the world a bit more brighter... Thank you Poets for this masterpiece.

[@saraalexismiller1066]

Marko’s air guitar skills are so fantastic! He’s such a master. He does a decent job with air violin too. 😂

[@katjaannikapeltola744]

Miä niin pidän tästä POTF:n tunnelmasta ja sävyistä ja melodioista. Niin taidokasta. Lahjakasta. Herään eloon. Suuri kiitos Teille, näin musiikki, lyriikat vaikuttavat parhaimmillaan. Yksi teidän monista loistavista. Kiitos❤

[@chakrapanigautam2519]

When I saw Daze for the first time, my immediate reaction was, "Man, Marco can really kill Joker's role. A musical maniac who loves chaos is a brilliant concept." And here we are on Apr 1, with POTF's own interpretation of the same. And it's fucking incredible!!!

[@debojyotiw]

Another masterpiece. Such a symbolic piece of art. I smell a Carnival of rust Ambience. We're so blessed.🙂

[@pujaagnihotri5819]

Hello gentlemen (@PoTF) I really hope you're reading this. I just want to thank you all for making this song! 🙏❤️ With the world (both inner and outer) going through dramtic shifts and recalibrating itself, this song couldn't have come at a better time. Also, this song is so creatively exquisite that it makes me wish I too could sing, compose and do poetry like you all. Thank you so much for this, and all the other songs, for they are so rich with the experiences/stories and emotions/feelings of a human life. There is so much to learn from you all, and so much more to say (I could go on and on...) Thank you sooo much! ❤️🌻 With love and immense respect From India 🙏

[@q.q.2498]

Спасибо большое за яркие эмоции. Ежедневно смотрю этот клип!! Это самое яркое событие этой весны. Великолепно !! Браво маэстро!! Вы и не представляете сколько позитива дало в мою жизнь ваше новое творение!!! Ждём альбом!!!!

[@tt_here]

This masterpiece is so impeccably ambiguous and at the same time explicit about a variety of situations/internal as well as interpersonal dynamics. It always blows my mind and engages my emotions when at different stages of life I listen to it and derive something completely new meaning and interpretation. This is what poetry is meant to be like! Poets of The Fall are the epitome of the fulfilling art, the pinnacle of it, in so many ways! Please continue creating more masterpieces. For we need your creativity, inspiration, wisdom, and gentle (and sometimes sudden shredding) touch of our hearts. ❤

[@soulphoenix13]

What an excellent song. Love this band! Poets of the Fall is such an artistic and creative band, yet their compositions are so precise and tight. I remember being a casual fan about ten years ago, but with each song my admiration of them continues to grow. Aside from the great music, it's got to be said that not many bands can take a great song and somehow make it better after the listener becomes a viewer. In other words, when I listen to Poets of the Fall, the masterpieces that are their music videos play in my mind which makes the listening experience even more intriguing. Then of course, there's the fact that these videos and characters are linked which becomes an even more intriguing and inspiring experience.

[@zeroexile5836]

ООО! Марко в своём репертуаре) Вот что не говори, но с первых аккордов понимаешь, что песня будет в моём плей листе и на повторе как минимум пару дней.

[@CounterSh4de]

На пару лет, я бы сказал.

[@ВладиславЦибулька]

Как всегда великолепно!

[@miks163]

Здесь всё прекрасно и гениально! Очень обидно, что у нас в трендах ничтожное дерьмо вместо действительно стоящих вещей(

[@igroman00000]

Чётко подметили👈👌

[@DannyBenavides-b4i]

I'm a hardcore metal head, and you guys are the only band I have a separate Playlist only of your amazing work. A truly blessing in my life. Keep the amazing art you create, rock on!!!

[@dovlassaturnus7805]

Me too! :D ahahah

[@dovlassaturnus7805]

Me too! :D ahahah

[@switchboardrevelry4275]

A lot of us are metalheads here. lol

[@flamelightofficialchannel8257]

Thank you, Poets, so much for this breathtaking new song and the story you tell with it! You never fail to spark the imagination! And the excitement for Ghostlight just skyrocketed (if that’s even possible…)

[@auritkarmaker1225]

it's really shivering how Marco brings up the reality into his beautiful lyrics enriched with melody, you nailed it again, man hat's off to you always

[@МарияГрачёва-с1о]

I have no words! I'm just impressed❤️❤️❤️ This style is the Best for Poets🤗🤗🤗 I knew it would be like this🔥🔥🔥 Did Marco really say goodbye to this image? 🌟🌟🌟

[@DragonMasterThlayli]

Wow, yet another masterpiece... I love how Poets bring a deeper meaning into their songs, how multiple songs link together. The Fool's a recurring character, but here are we seeing his final chapter, with Marko turning away from him? There's connections to Daze and Carnival of Rust, Clearview represented by the chessboard... the two men in the dark glasses, weren't they in Moonlight Kissed? And the tarot cards, as well as the meaning the cards themselves portray, perhaps a link to Temple of Thought? Much to think about 🤔

[@GravityShield]

Been a fan of Poets since Max Payne and Late Goodbye, but they've really hit the ultimate jackpot with Ghostlight. Their best album, period. Not a single second on this record is wasted, not to say the older albums aren't great but this one is on a whole new level. I would go as far as to say that Ghostlight is one of the best albums ever made by any artist ever. My 9-year old daughter is also a big fan now so this has become quite a huge thing in the household. Can't wait to see your show at Kokkola next weekend, driving from Kuopio just to see it! 😎

[@killerkuuttid1455]

Oh I love this so much! Seems indeed like a beautiful soul project with lyrics and melody and visuals look stunning! This is why my teenage self fell in love with this band and still loves it after all these years. Thank you again Poets of the Fall being part of my journey through sometimes very rocky and uncertain life. You were always there to make it little easier.

[@FlawedCoil82]

Very cool song and video. I am encouraged that it sounds like the guitars may play a bigger role on this album than the previous two. I also felt like on the last album in particular, there were a few songs that didn’t sound “complete” (they improved them immensely in live performances and single releases). But at least with this song, I feel like they took their time and made it be the best that it could be. I eagerly await hearing what else the new CD will hold!

[@pk2237]

I agree 100%. I loved Ultraviolet but some songs felt unfinished. When I saw POTF live 2019 they had changed a couple of the songs, for example The Sweet Escape and In A Perfect World, which felt more rounded and whole with the added guitars etc. However, this was a real great start for Ghostlight, very eager to hear more from this album indeed!

[@FlawedCoil82]

@@pk2237 Exactly! I also love the lead they added to “False Kings”.

[@nephtys1959]

This is another masterpiece of yours. I like the music and I like the video, especially the mirror part, where Marko finally removes his makeup and smiles. It's a symbol we must accept ourselves no matter who we are, kudos to you! Can't wait for the album.

[@Татьяна-к2с1д]

Вы как всегда прекрасны. Спасибо за очередной шедевр. Браво!

[@oldmanmonza7780]

Completely random that I landed here, now I have a new band whose discography I need to listen too. Fantastic Stuff!

[@ChatNoir06110]

I discovered them few years ago (2010....) totally random too, I was playing Alan Wake (a video game). Since this moment I become fond/fan of them and their universe :)