From their 2007 album, Deadlight, the song Deadsong was accompanied with a video.
In 2011, their 6th album Deathstar Rising was released at Nuclear Blast.
2011 line-up:
Tuomas Saukkonen: Dark vocals and guitar (Dawn of Solace, Routasielu)
Juho Räihä: Lead guitar (Gloria Morti, Riverside Syndicate)
Lars Eikind: Bass and vocals (Winds, Age of Silence, ex-Khold, ex-Tulus)
Atte Palokangas: Drums (Agonizer)
Website: http://www.beforethedawn.com/
Previously associated musicians:
Guitars:
Pekka Sarkkinen
Timo Hankola
Jani Saajanaho (also Vocals, on "Gehenna")
Panu Willman (2000-2004, also Clean Vocals) (Entwine, Dark Filth Fraternity, St. Hood)
Mika Ojala (2003-2004, also Keyboards) (Damngod)
Bass:
Tomi Malin (on "Gehenna")
Toni Broman (2001-2004) (Kill the Romance, Damngod)
Drums:
Kimmo Nurmi (2000-2001)
Mika Tanttu (on "Gehenna") (Drowned in Life, Kill the Romance, Profane Omen, Coma Clinic)
Dani Miettinen (2002-2004, Session 2007-2009) (Jumalhдmдrд, Solacide)
Aatu Mukka (Live 2005, Session 2005-2006) (Camorra, Downtrodden)
Keyboards:
Tiina Ahokas (also Violin, Vocals, on "To Desire")
Jarkko Mдnnikkц (2000-2003)
In 2021, the band was reformed. On 30 April, the band released the single "Final Storm". The single was made for the Deadlight reissue which was released in 9 July 2021.
Angel
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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Deep inside me beyond compare
I seek my saviour
To prevent my failures
Breathing hate with twisted grin
Please separate me from that skin
Worth for nothing
Do all these tears this world is dying
Acts inhuman
Making me change my ways of crying
Reasoned, senseless, that's how I feel
How defenseless and blind can one be
Purified shall be my name
After your hand
Placing this picture to the frame I alone stand
The lyrics of Angel by Before the Dawn has a lot of meaning behind it. The beginning of the lyrics with "Deep inside me is world of fear" represents a sense of internal struggle or darkness that the person is dealing with, which is beyond comparison. It also signifies that the person needs to find their savior or someone to help them deal with these issues and prevent their failures.
The next few lines of "Breathing hate with twisted grin, please separate me from that skin" talks about how toxic thoughts and emotions can be overwhelming and start taking over one's personality, and they wish to detach themselves from it. The phrase "Worth for nothing" may symbolize a sense of 'worthlessness' or failure that the person feels, which is making them cry, and the world around them is decaying as well. The lyrics "Making me change my ways of crying" may signify a change of being helpless to becoming more brave about life's curveballs.
The chorus of the song then mentions the singer's need to find a sense of purpose and direction in their life. They are trying to make sense of what's happening around them, and the phrase "Purified shall be my name" shows the transformation they are going through. They have found someone or something to help them, and they are now standing alone, with their picture to the frame.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep inside me is a world of fear
There's a deep-seated fear within me that's overwhelming
Deep inside me beyond compare
This fear is extreme and unlike anything else I've ever experienced
I seek my saviour
I'm looking for someone to rescue me
To prevent my failures
I hope to avoid future mistakes and defeats
Breathing hate with twisted grin
I'm filled with anger, wearing a twisted smile as a facade
Please separate me from that skin
I want to shed this negative persona I've created
Worth for nothing
I feel like I have no value or significance
Do all these tears this world is dying
All the sadness and suffering in the world is causing me immense pain
Acts inhuman
The actions of some people are cruel and lack compassion
Making me change my ways of crying
It's forcing me to modify the way I express my emotions
Reasoned, senseless, that's how I feel
My thoughts and emotions are conflicted, and I'm struggling to find clarity
How defenseless and blind can one be
I'm feeling helpless and oblivious to solutions or options to my situation
Purified shall be my name
I hope to attain a state of purity or clarity in my mind and soul
After your hand
With your guidance or assistance
Placing this picture to the frame I alone stand
Once everything is in its proper perspective, I can confidently stand on my own and deal with my obstacles
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