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.
Silence
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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That might be understood
As weakness or fault
I condone and embrace
The inescapable
End of it all
There are no words in this world
Darkness beyond all senses
Under the black wings I lay myself to rest
And draw a new note of silence
I behold and observe
That in my reflection
There are no scars
I aim to be reborn
And redress my failures by
The destruction of this form
The first verse of Silence by Before the Dawn showcases a willingness to destroy and disown any aspect of the self that could be perceived as weak or flawed. The singer takes responsibility for their own fate and accepts the inevitability of finality.
The second verse offers a glimpse into the singer's despair, stating that no words can adequately convey the darkness they are experiencing. The phrase "under the black wings I lay myself to rest" is powerful and evocative, suggesting a sense of abandonment or defeat. The line "and draw a new note of silence" implies that the singer is purposefully seeking a state of emotional numbness or detachment.
The final verse suggests a desire for self-improvement, albeit in a drastic and destructive way. The singer views their own reflection without judgment and recognizes the absence of any visible scars or imperfections. The phrase "redress my failures by the destruction of this form" implies that the singer is willing to undergo a complete transformation, even if it means sacrificing their current self completely.
Overall, Silence by Before the Dawn is a song that explores themes of self-destruction, despair, and the desire for reinvention. It speaks to a universal fear of mortality and the pressure to constantly improve oneself, even at the cost of one's own well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
I destroy all in me
I remove any aspect inside of me that could be perceived as a flaw or vulnerability
That might be understood
I aim to prevent any misunderstanding or misinterpretation of my actions
As weakness or fault
I do not accept any aspect of myself that may be considered feeble or incorrect
I condone and embrace
I allow for and accept the inevitable outcome or conclusion of everything
The inescapable
That which is unavoidable or impossible to avoid or escape
End of it all
The final concluding of everything
There are no words in this world
It is impossible to put into language or convey with words
To make you comprehend
For you to fully understand or internalize
Darkness beyond all senses
A deep and pervasive sense of obscurity or lack of clarity that cannot be felt or comprehended through the senses
Under the black wings I lay myself to rest
I surrender myself to the darkness and find solace in it
And draw a new note of silence
I create a new blank slate or situation of absence, free from any noise or interference
I behold and observe
I take notice of and carefully analyze
That in my reflection
The image of myself that I see in the mirror
There are no scars
There is no evidence of past injuries or damage
I aim to be reborn
I aspire to start anew or have a fresh start
And redress my failures by
I will rectify or make amends for my past mistakes or shortcomings by
The destruction of this form
Destroying my current self or persona in order to start anew
Contributed by Dylan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.