The Dawn
Advent Lyrics
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I can see: angels are falling;
In this dawn
I can see: life broken;
Where are we going?
I see men that fight
I see men fighting
To defend the right
I see men dying
I see men killing
The the innocents are falling
WAR
Then the justice of the stronger
WAR
"...Bell'alba questa?
In sanguinoso ammanto..."
(V. Alfieri)
My soul crying
Bitter blood tears
Where are we going...
In the end?
The beast hack in the sky
Obscuring the sun
Steel and fire
Tear flesh and blood
Iron demons
Sow shrewdness
Rom the skies are falling
Horror and destruction
"...Bell'alba questa?
In sanguinoso ammanto..."
(V. Alfieri)
Cry to the world
The angels are falling!
I cry when
The angels are dying
I cry
Bitter blood tears
In the end
I see only death and deep sorrow...
A new dawn
It must be another way...
Among fire
Standing torment body,
Children and women
Are crying for their men
From the skies
Raining blood
The earth is furrowed by sorrow:
The end of mankind...
The lyrics to Advent's song The Dawn depict a disturbing scene of war and destruction. The opening lines "In this dawn, I can see: angels are falling; In this dawn, I can see: life broken" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is witnessing angels falling, symbolizing the loss of hope and innocence. The second line reinforces this idea with "life broken," suggesting that the world is shattered and irreparable. The repeated question "Where are we going?" could be interpreted as a plea for direction, suggesting that the singer is grappling with the meaning behind the senseless violence they are witnessing.
The second verse highlights the chaos and brutality of war, with lines like "I see men dying, I see men killing." The word "WAR" is repeated twice, emphasizing the destructive power of conflict. The line "Then the justice of the stronger" suggests that those in power often have the final say, regardless of whether their actions are morally just. The quote from Vittorio Alfieri's play in Italian, "Bell'alba questa? In sanguinoso ammanto," roughly translates to "This is morning? In a bloody mantle?" which further emphasizes the brutality of the scene.
The third verse presents a devastating image of destruction and death, with "The beast hack in the sky, obscuring the sun." The use of "beast" suggests the ferocity of the conflict, while the sun obscured by steel and fire adds to the apocalyptic imagery. The use of "iron demons" to describe machinery of war is particularly striking. The final lines "From the skies raining blood, The earth is furrowed by sorrow: The end of mankind..." paint a bleak picture of a world destroyed by war.
Line by Line Meaning
In this dawn
At this moment of awakening
I can see: angels are falling;
I observe the descent of celestial beings
In this dawn
At this moment of awakening
I can see: life broken;
I observe signs of destruction and ruin
Where are we going?
What is the destination of our journey?
I see men that fight
I perceive men in battle
For good and justice
Striving for righteousness
I see men fighting
I perceive struggles and conflicts
To defend the right
Engaging in defense of morality
I see men dying
I observe human mortality and fatality
I see men killing
I witness human depravity and cruelty
The the innocents are falling
The pure and blameless are perishing
WAR
Conflict and hostility
Then the justice of the stronger
Justice carried out by the most forceful
WAR
Hostilities and strife
"...Bell'alba questa?
"Is this beautiful sunrise?
In sanguinoso ammanto..."
Wrapped in bloody robes..."
My soul crying
Innermost being lamenting
Bitter blood tears
Acrid tears of blood
Where are we going...
What is our destination?
In the end?
Ultimately?
The beast hack in the sky
Malignant creatures soaring above
Obscuring the sun
Eclipsing the light
Steel and fire
Metal and flames
Tear flesh and blood
Ripping apart bodily tissue
Iron demons
Malevolent entities of steel
Sow shrewdness
Planting deceitfulness
Rom the skies are falling
Heavenly objects plummeting
Horror and destruction
Dreadful mayhem
"...Bell'alba questa?
"Is this beautiful sunrise?
In sanguinoso ammanto..."
Wrapped in bloody robes..."
Cry to the world
Desperately calling out to the globe
The angels are falling!
The divine is descending!
I cry when
I weep as
The angels are dying
Angelic beings are perishing
I cry
I weep
Bitter blood tears
Acrid tears of blood
In the end
Ultimately
I see only death and deep sorrow...
I perceive only mortality and intense grief...
A new dawn
A fresh beginning
It must be another way...
There has to be an alternative...
Among fire
Within flames
Standing torment body,
A living form tortured,
Children and women
Innocent offspring and females
Are crying for their men
Are lamenting for their males
From the skies
From the heavens
Raining blood
Blood is raining down
The earth is furrowed by sorrow:
Grief is digging into the earth:
The end of mankind...
The apocalypse of humanity...
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frederick J. Valentine
1. Paradise Lost - 0:00
2. Valholl - 6:44
3. Shub-Niggurath - 12:36
4. Beyond the Landscape - 18:23
5. The Dawn - 20:06
6. The Thing That Sleeps in The Abyss - 24:11
7. Landscape - 31:48
8. La Lama (The Blade) - 36:25
9. A Closed Room - 41:41