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.
Seraphim
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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All the things I need are above in the darkest skies
With sorrow and grief all the things I have done can't take away these fears
I am sinking too deep
State of darkness it hides my falling tears
My seraphim, all this darkness I carry deep within you would never understand
The lyrics of "Seraphim" by Before the Dawn convey a sense of despair and turmoil. The first two lines are contradictory, and they set the tone for the rest of the song. The sun, a symbol of warmth and light, is going to sleep, while the singer is rising high, seeking refuge in the darkness of the sky. This may indicate that the singer is in a state of emotional turmoil, and they need to escape from the world they live in.
As the lyrics progress, the singer reveals that they have done something wrong, and they are consumed by their guilty conscience. Although they have tried to fix their mistake, they are still haunted by their past actions. The imagery of sinking too deep and falling tears provides a sense of suffocation and despair. The singer is trapped in a state of darkness, and they are unable to escape from it. They view their seraphim, the angelic beings that represent purity and innocence, as being unable to comprehend their struggles.
"Seraphim" by Before the Dawn is a song that explores themes of guilt, despair, and the desire to escape. The lyrics express the singer's emotional pain and their attempts to find solace in the darkness. The song's chorus reinforces the idea that the singer is unable to escape their inner turmoil, and they view themselves as being trapped in a state of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun falls asleep and I rise high
As day turns into night, my spirit awakens and rises above into the dark unknown.
All the things I need are above in the darkest skies
All the support and guidance I seek exists beyond what can be seen in the shadows of night.
With sorrow and grief all the things I have done can't take away these fears
Even though I've faced hardships and overcome challenges, my past can't alleviate the anxieties and worries I still hold.
I am sinking too deep
I'm struggling to keep my head above water and not succumb to the depths of despair and hopelessness.
State of darkness it hides my falling tears
My inner turmoil is concealed by the veil of darkness, concealing the pain and tears that continue to stream down my face.
My seraphim, all this darkness I carry deep within you would never understand
My guardian angel, even with your divine protection you could never fathom the immense darkness that resides deep inside of me.
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