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.
Savior
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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Cold words so fierce
Violent statements
Distort my ears
Black wall built by fear
Retaliation starting to tear
Piece by piece dismantle
There are no signs or revelations
There is no god
Last dawn of day brought only failures
Another circle of the sun
Not a chosen way
Not amongst the saviors
Rewind my trail until undone
Behold my court law
A judge with endless jurisdiction
I am the law
Sentenced behind the bars
In a hole
Down in the ground
With bleeding palms
With open arms
The lyrics of "Savior" by Before The Dawn present a dark and intense reflection on faith, fear, and the limitations of human understanding. The opening lines set a chilling tone, describing the cold and violent language that distorts the singer's perception of reality. From there, the lyrics dive deeper into the singer's sense of disillusionment, as they grapple with the notion of a world without God or signs of guidance.
The lyrics also explore the idea of justice and punishment, presenting the singer as both judge and criminal. The line "Behold my court law, a judge with endless jurisdiction" suggests a sense of godlike power and control, while the subsequent lines—"I am the law, sentenced behind the bars, in a hole, down in the ground, with bleeding palms, with open arms"—hint at a more conflicted and self-destructive mindset. Ultimately, the lyrics seem to suggest that the search for answers and meaning can be both isolating and overwhelming, leaving us adrift in a storm of fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold days
The weather is freezing outside.
Cold words so fierce
The words spoken are harsh and unkind.
Violent statements
Words that convey aggression and anger.
Distort my ears
The words heard through distorted perception, not as it was intended.
Black wall built by fear
Fear creates a barrier or boundary that is hard to break through.
Retaliation starting to tear
Vengeful action could lead to the destruction of both parties instead.
Piece by piece dismantle
Slowly breaking down the wall of fear and animosity created.
Two rules in my belief
Personal belief system that consists of only two strict codes.
There are no signs or revelations
No extraordinary signs or events that guides anyone.
There is no god
No supreme higher power that governs our reality.
Last dawn of day brought only failures
End of the day results in undesirable outcome, leading to disappointment and despair.
Another circle of the sun
Another day that brings about the same events.
Not a chosen way
Not being voluntarily nor consciously picked.
Not amongst the saviors
Not one of the saviors that will make things right.
Rewind my trail until undone
Wanting to go back to the past and change what has been done.
Behold my court law
In the alignment of morality, there is an ultimate law that dictates what is right or wrong.
A judge with endless jurisdiction
An ever-present judge with a wide range of influence.
I am the law
The depiction of a rigid and impartial judge who determines what is right or wrong.
Sentenced behind the bars
Being confined in a jail cell as punishment for wrongdoings.
In a hole
Being trapped in a place that brings darkness and despair.
Down in the ground
The location being in the bottom, in the lowest place possible.
With bleeding palms
Hands covered in blood because of the actions taken.
With open arms
Looking for forgiveness and a second chance to make things right.
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.