Given And Denied
Poets Of The Fall · Twilight Theater [2010]
Which way to the years I've let go by
Let a thirsty man drink in its memories while the
Water still flows sweet and crystal clear
For yesteryear
Oh, to see the sun's eclipse
On the horizon like ships
Sailing way away from here.
Oh, just one more time my dear
Before I'll go hear me out
'Cause of this there ain't no doubt
When it's time for curtain call
Just before the shadows...
Fall like a leaf in the wind on the ocean of blue
Like your eyes in the twilight theater
With symphonies playing in the world without sound
We're given and denied
Give me back my innocence cos I wish to dream again
Like I never outgrew my old playground
Where the sun sets slowly with a golden crown and the
Leaves sing lullabies 'round vacant swings
Give me those wings
Let me fly once again
Like I did way back when
I would gamble and win
To lift me high above the din
Of the future we see
Does it hold something for me
I'm weightless again
Just before the shadows...
Fall like a leaf in the wind on the ocean of blue
Like your eyes in the twilight theater
With symphonies playing in the world without sound
We're given and denied
Before I'll go hear me out
'Cause of this there ain't no doubt
When it's time for curtain call
Just before the shadows...
Fall like a leaf in the wind on the ocean of blue
Like your eyes in the twilight theater
With symphonies playing in the world without sound
We're given and denied
Given And Denied
From the 2010 album Twilight Theater, Poets Of The Fall's 'Given And Denied' stands as a quintessential example of their atmospheric post-punk sound. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of melodic sensibility and brooding intensity, characteristic of their work during the early 2010s. It features the distinctive vocal delivery and guitar textures that have defined their discography, creating a moody soundscape that resonates within the indie rock and alternative scenes. The song serves as a reflective piece, utilizing the band's signature production style to explore themes of emotional transaction and loss without relying on explicit lyrical exposition. Its inclusion on Twilight Theater highlights the group's ability to craft cohesive, emotionally charged recordings that have become staples in their catalog.