After two demo tapes in 1990 and 1991, the band were picked up by French label Adipocere Records, which made possible the band's first two commercial releases, 1993's Up Through the Linear Shades 7" and 1994's Longing For Scarlet Days EP. In 1995, Beyond Dawn released their critically acclaimed full length debut Pity Love on Candlelight Records. Soon after, the band began work on an album intended to be a departure from the doom metal music they were becoming known for, but their record label was less than pleased with the band's drastic change in sound and they were soon in search of a new label. They eventually signed with Misanthropy Records and released Revelry in 1998 to more critical praise. Beyond Dawn eventually resumed work on the would-be 1996 album and, after adding additional material and overdubs, released In Reverie in 1999 on Eibon Records, which would also be reissued in 2005 with two bonus tracks included. During the latter half of 1999, they released Electric Sulking Machine on the Peaceville label, which soon became a favorite amongst fans and remains sought after due to its limited pressing.
Due in part to the limited commercial success of Frysh, the band went on hiatus in 2003 to focus on other projects. Some time later, several tracks from Frysh were remixed by various electronic and EBM artists and released in the form of the double LP We're Down With Species of Any Kind in 2005. The band remains on an indefinite hiatus.
Fairy Liquid
Beyond Dawn Lyrics
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To feel the shape of bones beneath your aging skin
Your naked emotion
Meets with the fear -now will you give in?
You may hold your life
In these fleshless hands -there may not be more
What a wrong decision
To dig into the nature of what you adore
And there is sweetness in the thoughts familiar
In any book of any capable dreamer lying buried below
There is beauty in the feeble killer
Inside the drugs that make you shiver, tender, out of nothing at all
You may fool your mind
All of the time -now will you ignore
This cruel sensation
And all those shameful years
The lyrics of Beyond Dawn's song Fairy Liquid tell a story of the cruel and inevitable reality of aging. The first verse describes the feeling of one's skin becoming thin and the realization of the fragility of life. The fear of giving into this fear and the uncertainty of what the future holds is apparent. The second verse explores the idea that there is a certain sweetness in the familiarity of old thoughts and dreams. Yet there is a dangerous beauty in the things that can make us feel tender, like drugs. The refusal to acknowledge this harsh reality only leads to more painful years.
Overall, the song seems to be saying that life can be cruel and unpredictable, but it's important to face these emotions head-on rather than trying to ignore them. It's a reminder to appreciate life and take advantage of the time we have, while also acknowledging the harshness that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
What a cruel sensation
The feeling of bones under aging skin is harsh.
To feel the shape of bones beneath your aging skin
Feeling the form of bones underneath old skin is a harsh experience.
Your naked emotion
Unmasked feelings.
Meets with the fear -now will you give in?
Fears and emotions interact - will they overpower?
You may hold your life
You have control over your life.
In these fleshless hands -there may not be more
Even though you have control, there may not be much left to hold on to.
What a wrong decision
Digging into adored ideals can lead to negative consequences.
To dig into the nature of what you adore
Uncovering the true essence of what you worship can have negative consequences.
And there is sweetness in the thoughts familiar
Familiar ideas can bring comfort and happiness.
In any book of any capable dreamer lying buried below
In books of imaginative thinkers, there is potential and value.
There is beauty in the feeble killer
Even weak things can be beautiful in their ability to harm.
Inside the drugs that make you shiver, tender, out of nothing at all
Medications can have powerful effects on the body and emotions.
You may fool your mind
Sometimes we can deceive ourselves.
All of the time -now will you ignore
Will you choose to continue the deception?
This cruel sensation
The harsh feeling mentioned earlier.
And all those shameful years
Years of embarrassment and regret.
Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.