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.
Undone
Before the Dawn Lyrics
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on my skin
bitterness feeds my grief
I fall inside
and close my eyes
Can't push my heart aside
In my space we watch the sleeping sun
all evil things undone, against you
Crawling still
with broken will
why can't I be forgiven
I fall inside
and close my eyes
Can't push my heart aside
The lyrics to Before the Dawn's song "Undone" explore themes of grief, bitterness, and forgiveness. The first two lines set up a feeling of deep introspection, as the singer is looking within themselves to explore their pain. The phrase "bitterness feeds my grief" implies that the singer is holding onto negative emotions that are only making their grief worse. The chorus describes the singer falling into a state of despair, unable to push their emotions aside.
The second verse continues the theme of struggling to move on from grief, with the line "crawling still with broken will." The singer is grappling with their own sense of guilt or wrongdoing, asking why they can't be forgiven. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the feeling of being consumed by emotion and unable to control it.
The bridge introduces a glimmer of hope, however. "In my space we watch the sleeping sun" conjures a peaceful image, and "all evil things undone" implies that the singer is hopeful that their pain will eventually be resolved. However, the song ends on a haunting note, with the line "against you" leaving the listener uncertain as to what specifically the singer is fighting against.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep within
In the depths of my being
on my skin
I can feel the effects of it on the surface
bitterness feeds my grief
My bitterness is only making my sadness worse
I fall inside
I retreat into myself
and close my eyes
I try to shut it all out
Can't push my heart aside
But my emotions keep coming back to me
In my space we watch the sleeping sun
When we are together, we can enjoy peaceful moments
In my dreams
But when I am alone and dreaming
all evil things undone, against you
I finally find relief from the troubles that torment me when I am with you
Crawling still
I am crawling on the ground
with broken will
I have no more strength or determination
why can't I be forgiven
I don't understand why I can't be forgiven
I fall inside
I retreat into myself again
and close my eyes
Trying to escape my pain once more
Can't push my heart aside
But I can't simply ignore my emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW P KOSHOWSKI, CHRISTOPHER KOSHOWSKI, EDWIN C GHAZAL, FRANZ J MASINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Miller Ferenc
I was wondering, is there any better expression than fukkin great trakk!!!! what a fuckin' good track, isn't it? If somebody likes Katatonia's middle albums ( Tonights Decision, Discouraged Ones...) or simply Katatonia fan, they must like this track. It is wonderful.
Brise
perfect song :)))
RoseDark423
Flawless creation.
Beederda
i think he means it need more lyrics i still love this song tho
Brise
@ardanell4686 Wuhuu its already one year past.. And this song still kicks ass! Soo fuckin amazing :DD
ardanell4686
@syndrome777 Yep, it's a really good track! That's why I uploaded it. ;)
ardanell4686
I agree! :)
dftmradio
Sounds like Septic Flesh :)
Dave
Me too xD I hope it wont be like with the Chuck Norris jokes in a negative way because than still after he died we will not be able to escape him ;-)
ardanell4686
Ok, you're right, JB comments got really old, but I still lol'd! :D