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.
Judgement
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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That led me to this point
Of no return, no way to go
Crossroad without directions
A dead end street
What led me to this point
Of no return, no retreat
Is this incarceration
An everlasting state
Justice of my own creation
Judgement that sealed my fate
Facing reality in a form
Of denial
I choose not to see what lies in front of me
In motion
No destination, no parole plea
Imprisonment for life
With no redemption to set me free
Is this incarceration
An everlasting state
Justice of my own creation
Judgement that sealed my fate
Is this incarceration
Justice of my own creation
The lyrics of Before the Dawn's song "Judgement" explore the consequences of one's decisions and actions, and how they can ultimately lead to a state of imprisonment and judgement. The opening lines "Placing the events in a row, that led me to this point, of no return, no way to go" emphasize the idea that there are certain pivotal events in one's life that can result in a point of no return, where they are unable to escape the consequences of their actions. The following lines "Crossroad without directions, a dead end street" paint a picture of being stuck and having nowhere to go, feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward.
The refrain "Is this incarceration, an everlasting state, justice of my own creation, judgement that sealed my fate" further highlights the theme of being trapped, both literally and metaphorically. The idea of an "everlasting state" implies that there is no hope for escape or redemption, and that one's own actions have led to their imprisonment. The description of the judgement being "of my own creation" suggests that the singer is responsible for their fate, and that their decisions have led them to this point.
The final lines "In motion, no destination, no parole plea, imprisonment for life, with no redemption to set me free" continue to emphasize the idea of being trapped, with no hope for release or escape. The repetition of the phrase "imprisonment for life" further emphasizes the theme of being trapped forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "Judgement" explore the consequences of our actions and how they can lead to a sense of imprisonment and being trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
Placing the events in a row
Organizing the chain of events that led to my current situation
That led me to this point
Which has brought me to the point of no return
Of no return, no way to go
Where there is no turning back and no other path to take
Crossroad without directions
A crucial decision point with no clear guidance
A dead end street
A path that goes nowhere, without exit or solutions
What led me to this point
The reasons and factors behind my current predicament
Of no return, no retreat
Where I am stuck, unable to escape or withdraw from the consequences
Is this incarceration
Am I imprisoned, trapped in a situation of my own making
An everlasting state
A condition that will last forever with no hope for change
Justice of my own creation
A form of punishment I imposed on myself or accepted willingly
Judgement that sealed my fate
My own choice or action that determined my future and outcome
Facing reality in a form
Confronting the truth of my situation
Of denial
Although I resist accepting it and avoid seeing it
I choose not to see what lies in front of me
Despite the evidence and signs that are impossible to ignore
In motion
Already moving forward, unable to stop or reverse the process
No destination, no parole plea
No goal or purpose, no chance of escaping or reducing the sentence
Imprisonment for life
A life sentence, a lifetime of restrictions and confinement
With no redemption to set me free
Without any chance of being released or forgiven, no way to right my wrongs
Is this incarceration
Am I truly trapped for eternity in my own self-made prison
Justice of my own creation
The punishment I inflicted on myself, a taste of my own medicine
Judgement that sealed my fate
My own verdict that determined my destiny, and left no room for appeal
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BlackSheep90ss
the riff is amazing at the beginning
Akram Souki
I agree :)
Sudeep U S
the best song of the album
mrvolcom71
Found before dawn again on an old Ipod... forgot how lit this rift was!