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.
Human Hatred
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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Hatred shows the way
Things that make a man to act in godly ways
Suffocate he must
The anger down inside
Fight against himself but will he win this time
Crush the thin white spine
Nothing here is not so sacred
Too big of a cross to bear
Is the beauty that we share
Give into human hatred
The world is crawling in bitterness and human hatred
We live for breeding sin
Victims are deep inside
Cloudy is the sky
Getting darker all the time
Scary is the deepest secret
The path is lit with lies
Blinding you for life
Give into human hatred
The lyrics of Before the Dawn's song Human Hatred are an exploration into the dark side of human nature. The song seems to suggest that ignorance and hatred are intertwined, and that these emotions can lead to destructive behavior. The first verse sets the tone for the song, stating that ignorance is bliss and that hatred often shows the way. The second verse goes deeper into the human psyche, describing the struggle between what is right and wrong, and the internal fight to control one's anger. The chorus then states that these negative emotions can lead to crushing others' spirits and that human hatred is something that should be feared.
The second half of the song delves even further into the darkness, with the world being described as crawling with bitterness and human hatred. The lyrics speak of victims deep inside and a pathway lit with lies, which can blind someone for life. The ominous tone of the song highlights the damage that can be done by these powerful emotions and the destructive impact they can have on individuals and society as a whole. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that giving in to human hatred only creates pain and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Ignorance is bliss
Being unaware of certain truths can make life easier and less complicated
Hatred shows the way
Hatred can be a driving force behind a person's actions and decisions
Things that make a man to act in godly ways
Factors that inspire good behavior and moral conduct
Suffocate he must
Suppressing negative emotions can be suffocating for a person
The anger down inside
Bottled up anger that resides within a person
Fight against himself but will he win this time
An internal struggle to control one's negative emotions and behavior
Break the weaker mind
Destroying the will and spirit of those who are vulnerable and easily influenced
Crush the thin white spine
Breaking the backbone and strength of someone who is fragile and unprotected
Nothing here is not so sacred
Everything in life holds some sort of value or importance
Too big of a cross to bear
Challenges or burdens that are difficult to overcome or manage
Is the beauty that we share
The collective positive qualities and experiences that humans possess and enjoy
Give into human hatred
Yield to the negative and destructive nature of human hatred
The world is crawling in bitterness and human hatred
The world is consumed by anger, resentment, and other negative emotions
We live for breeding sin
People thrive on immoral and harmful behavior
Victims are deep inside
Those who suffer from the actions and behavior of others are deeply impacted
Cloudy is the sky
A dark and ominous atmosphere that creates feelings of unease and uncertainty
Getting darker all the time
The situation is worsening and becoming more negative as time passes
Scary is the deepest secret
The unknown and hidden aspects of a person or situation can be frightening
The path is lit with lies
The road to success or happiness is often paved with deception and falsehoods
Blinding you for life
Deceiving and misleading others can have lifelong consequences
Give into human hatred
Succumbing to the power and negativity of human hatred
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JANI SAAJANAHO, SAMULI WILLMAN PANU, TUOMAS SAUKKONEN SIMO
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