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.
Hiding
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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And hide inside where is no light
You cannot find me
You cannot find me here
If I don't say a word
And just sit here
Even if you are near
You cannot find me here
The lyrics to "Hiding" by Before the Dawn delve into themes of loneliness and isolation, as the singer describes the experience of retreating inward and becoming invisible to the outside world. The opening lines suggest a reluctance to be seen or found, as the singer states that they will remain in the darkness and away from any sources of light. This could be interpreted as a desire to avoid confrontation or scrutiny, or as a metaphor for feeling lost and without direction.
The second stanza describes the act of withdrawing even further, symbolized by the decision to remain silent and still. The singer acknowledges that even if someone else were physically present in their proximity, they would be completely inaccessible due to this self-imposed hiding. This could be interpreted as a defense mechanism or coping strategy, perhaps when dealing with overwhelming emotions or stressors.
Overall, "Hiding" explores the conflicted feelings of wanting to connect with others but also needing space and privacy. The lyrics suggest a sense of fragility and emotional vulnerability, as well as a hesitation to fully engage with the outside world.
Line by Line Meaning
If I stay in darkness
If I continue to dwell in sadness and sorrow
And hide inside where is no light
And conceal my true feelings in a place where there is no hope or positivity
You cannot find me
You will not be able to understand or reach out to me
You cannot find me here
It will be difficult to locate me in this state of mind
If I don't say a word
If I remain silent and keep my thoughts to myself
And just sit here
And do nothing but exist in this numbness
Even if you are near
Even if you are physically present
You cannot find me
You still won't be able to reach out to me emotionally
You cannot find me here
It will be challenging to connect with me in this state of being
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Excellent! Un appel du pied... afin que je retourne à mes origines musicales! Merci pour la découverte.
Gigatless
In this song I can hear someone who is so consumed by trauma that the only thing that brings him a bit of peace is to completely disappear.
Aegianlulz
If I stay in darkness
and hide inside where is no light
you cannot find me
you cannot find me here
if I don't say a word
and just sit here
even if you are near
you cannot find me
you cannot find me here