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.
My Darkness
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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I suck it in with joyful grin
I breath inside and keep it there
This darkness I will not share
Were you with the ones who left me here with nothing more to fear
I sense the pain and taste the blood
I yearn for pain that leaves no scars
Deep down in my darkness
Unrighteous dimension of despair
I hit myself against the wall
I hit myself I beat me raw
On the floor I cannot move
In my darkest hour the time has stood
Don't you touch me don't you dare
To brake this silence with words of care
Unspeakable,
Unparalleled
My universe, my darkest cell
Deep down in my darkness
Unrighteous dimension of despair
Mirror mirror on the wall how much deeper I shall fall
The lyrics to "My Darkness" by Before the Dawn are an expression of the lead vocalist's innermost feelings of depression and despair. The opening line, "I feel the dark side crawling in," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer seems to have given up power over his emotions as he allows his "darkness" to take over. The joyful grin mentioned in the second line suggests that he has developed an unhealthy connection with his pain and is enjoying it in a destructive way. However, the following line of "I breath inside and keep it there, this darkness, I will not share," hints at his realization that he must bottle up his feelings to avoid hurting others, revealing his sense of guilt and an unwillingness to inflict such pain on others.
Although he may attempt to conceal it, his pain is evident through his desperate cries for relief, "I hit myself against the wall, I hit myself I beat me raw." The rhythm of the song's lyrics is slow and weighted with emotion, reflecting the lead singer's feelings of hopelessness and desperation. The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics "Deep down in my darkness, unrighteous dimension of despair," serving as a reminder of the inescapability of his pain.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a powerful portrayal of the struggles of those who live with depression and anxiety. The inner demons present themselves in the form of the dark side that is simultaneously alluring and horrifying. The singer's sense of guilt and shame is also evident as he attempts to conceal his pain from others. The song stimulates a significant emotional response from the listener and provides a safe space to express and understand the complexity of such feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the dark side crawling in
I am aware of the negative feelings and thoughts taking over me
I suck it in with joyful grin
I willingly accept and embrace the darkness that envelops me
I breath inside and keep it there
I allow the darkness to consume me and refuse to express it to others
This darkness I will not share
I choose to keep my inner turmoil and pain to myself
Were you with the ones who left me here with nothing more to fear
Were you involved in causing me emotional pain and abandonment?
I sense the pain and taste the blood
I feel the agony and despair within me, and it's becoming overwhelming
I yearn for pain that leaves no scars
I crave internal pain that won't have visible physical repercussions
Deep down in my darkness
My negative emotions and mental state have taken over
Unrighteous dimension of despair
My inner darkness feels dominant and unfair
I hit myself against the wall
I punish myself physically for my inner turmoil
I hit myself I beat me raw
I aggressively harm myself to cope with the pain I feel inside
On the floor I cannot move
I'm so consumed by my suffering that it feels paralyzing
In my darkest hour the time has stood
My pain feels never-ending, like time has stopped and I'm trapped
Don't you touch me don't you dare
I can't handle any physical contact or emotional support
To brake this silence with words of care
I can't tolerate any kindness or help from others
Unspeakable
My pain and despair is indescribable
Unparalleled
The intensity of my pain and darkness is unmatched
My universe, my darkest cell
My inner turmoil is my entire existence and it feels like a prison
Mirror mirror on the wall how much deeper I shall fall
I'm questioning how far I can fall into my own darkness before it consumes me completely
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Hugo Giles
La primera vez que lo escuché fue en el 2003, una revista metal hammer venÃa con un cd con canciones del momento.
tnightwolf
I've eared this several years ago in a Very Metal cd compilation...such a great song!
Wasconia Eterna
Temazo.
Great Theme.
dreapard extroes
one of the best of them
Abeyance
him*
Sasha Ionov
first time i've listened to this song was on decemer 2015. i was 14 and went to school. now is april 4, 2020
Sol
SweeeeT
Alimoff77777
Nice
David Alejandro Maldonado
Nice