Judgement
Before the Dawn Lyrics


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Placing the events in a row
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

Overall Meaning

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




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Comments from YouTube:

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!

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