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.
Last Song
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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And soon I'll be gone
Farewell in the last notes
Of my last song
The lyrics of "Last Song" by Before the Dawn are quite emotional and deep. The first line, "The darkness is finally here," sets a tone of finality and closure. The darkness may represent death or a figurative end to something important. The second line, "And soon I'll be gone," reinforces this idea of an inevitable ending. The lyrics express a sense of acceptance and perhaps even relief that the end is finally coming.
The final line of the song, "Farewell in the last notes of my last song," is particularly poignant. Music is often used as a way to express deep emotions, and the idea of saying goodbye in the last notes of one's last song is a powerful one. It's almost as if the musician is using their music as a way to say goodbye to the world and those they leave behind. The lyrics are reflective and somber, but also beautiful in their own way.
Overall, "Last Song" is a poignant and emotional ballad that explores the themes of finality and closure. The lyrics are simple yet deeply meaningful, and the music is hauntingly beautiful. It's a song that will stay with you long after you've heard it.
Line by Line Meaning
The darkness is finally here
The end is near and there is no hope left.
And soon I'll be gone
My time has come and I will depart from this world shortly.
Farewell in the last notes
This is my final goodbye, expressed through the final words of my last song.
Of my last song
The culmination of my life's work and artistic expression will be encapsulated in this final piece of music I leave behind.
Contributed by David S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.