Desire
Poets Of The Fall · Carnival of Rust [2006]
Fatal velocity, comes on with a rush, overpowering, gives the final push
What never moves, is never still, who has the final word
It holds the world in a single pill, and all life rendered absurd
Kill sweet desire, faith may numb the trial, but can you run all your life
Kill sweet desire, truth will make a liar, you can run but not hide
So run for your life
A false sincerity, a liar and a thief, my pulse and memory, a comfort within grief
What never moves, is never still, who has the final word
It holds the world in a single pill, and all life rendered absurd
Kill sweet desire, faith may numb the trial, but can you run all your life
Kill sweet desire, truth will make a liar, you can run but not hide
Given into this sensation, feel I've run too far
Cannot see beyond emotion, see what the options are
With no faith to trust the notion, I fear I'm losing all control
Kill...
What never moves, is never still, who has the final word
It holds the world in a single pill, and all life rendered absurd
Kill sweet desire, faith may numb the trial, but can you run all your life
Kill sweet desire, truth will make a liar, you can run but not hide
So run for your life
A false sincerity, a liar and a thief, my pulse and memory, a comfort within grief
What never moves, is never still, who has the final word
It holds the world in a single pill, and all life rendered absurd
Kill sweet desire, faith may numb the trial, but can you run all your life
Kill sweet desire, truth will make a liar, you can run but not hide
Given into this sensation, feel I've run too far
Cannot see beyond emotion, see what the options are
With no faith to trust the notion, I fear I'm losing all control
Kill...
Desire - Poets Of The Fall
Released on the 2006 album Carnival of Rust, 'Desire' stands as a defining track in the discography of Poets Of The Fall. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of shoegaze and post-rock, characterized by layered guitars, atmospheric textures, and a driving rhythmic intensity. As part of their broader catalogue from the mid-2000s, the recording captures the group's evolution toward more complex sonic landscapes while maintaining their core identity of melodic darkness and emotional depth. The track serves as a potent example of the era's indie rock sound, showcasing the band's ability to construct immersive soundscapes that prioritize mood and atmosphere over conventional song structures.