After two demo tapes and some local shows, they recorded a mini-CD called "Oceans Of Time" in 1995. In addition to that Dark At Dawn played the famous Wacken Open Air for the first time and supported Saxon in a couple of shows. "Oceans Of Time" was sold very well at concerts. Various radio stations in northern Germany picked up the band and added the songs to their airplay lists. In 1998 the band shopped around some new songs and demos to find a record company for the first full-length album "Baneful Skies" and finally inked a deal with Iron Glory Records. The debut album was recorded by Oliver Philipps and Christian Moos in the Spacelab studios and was released in late 1999.
In November 2000 Dark At Dawn recorded the second album "Crimson Frost" in the Stage-One-studio with Andy Classen. Dissatisfaction with their label was the reason to make only one more record with Iron Glory Records. This record was produced and mixed in the band's own MetalSound-studio.
"Of Decay And Desire" is the CD released in 2003. It was recorded in the MetalSound-studio, mixed by Andy Classen and was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki. AFM also decided to create a new band logo to underline the growing professionalism of the band.
The self-titled album of Dark At Dawn has come with another portion of their talent. Again released by AFM Records the album sounds promising enough to be called 'the next masterpiece of the band'.
They gave their last concert at Harz Rock Open Air on 07.07.2007 and disbanded afterwards.
Dark at Dawn reformed in 2012 and released a new EP "Noneternal" in October 2012.
DAYBREAK
Dark At Dawn Lyrics
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Only him to blame, on his limbs this frozen chill
That calls on him, the glow's beyond these mountainsides
And creeps his skin, he prays for sun, he prays for light
Now he fears so deep the second coming of a day
Just to fall asleep, his skin still covered by the haze
That veils his eyes, and in the crimson light of dawn
Chorus
This son of mine - Take me
Broken his eyes - Break me
A life for a life - Freeze my heart beneath this new horizon...
As the sight grew clear, a sparrow glides from far above
For to touch so dear, oh, this tiny child, my love
A lifeblood's leave, as the beam caresses its wings
It sings the tune, calling lost life from deep within
Chorus
Taking this side for to give him some time - breaks a day
Changing a light is a barter of time - seals the way
Chorus
The lyrics to Dark At Dawn's song "Daybreak" tell the story of a man standing atop a hill, surrounded by the fiery colors of the dawn sky. He is filled with fear and a sense of responsibility for what is to come with the new day. As he waits for the sun to rise, the cold seeps into his limbs, and he feels a deep sense of foreboding. He is haunted by the memory of a stillborn child he once held in his arms, and he begs for someone to take him, to break him, to freeze his heart beneath the new horizon.
As the day begins to unfold, a sparrow appears, offering a moment of gentle beauty and reminding the man of the fragility of life. The sparrow sings a song that touches something deep within the man, and he is moved to action. He takes his side and gives himself some time, knowing that every moment is precious.
The lyrics to "Daybreak" are a poignant reminder of the transience of life and the importance of cherishing each moment. They are a call to action, urging us to live fully and without regret.
Line by Line Meaning
As the sky's a flame, he stood high upon that hill
The man stands on a hill, with the sky on fire behind him
Only him to blame, on his limbs this frozen chill
He blames himself for his current situation and feels a chill in his bones
That calls on him, the glow's beyond these mountainsides
He sees a glowing light beyond the mountains, calling him towards it
And creeps his skin, he prays for sun, he prays for light
The anticipation of what lies beyond the mountains causes him to feel uneasy, and he hopes for a new day to come
Now he fears so deep the second coming of a day
He dreads the arrival of a new day, as it may bring new challenges and hardships
Just to fall asleep, his skin still covered by the haze
He falls asleep, but the weight of his troubles leaves him feeling uneasy even in his dreams
That veils his eyes, and in the crimson light of dawn
As dawn breaks, the haze persists and he can't see clearly
His life's demise - a stillborn child there in his arms
He reflects on the pain of losing a child, which he still carries with him
Chorus
The chorus repeats the father's plea to be reunited with his stillborn child
As the sight grew clear, a sparrow glides from far above
A sparrow flies into view, becoming clearer as it approaches
For to touch so dear, oh, this tiny child, my love
The man believes the sparrow is there to touch his stillborn child
A lifeblood's leave, as the beam caresses its wings
The sparrow's feathers reflect the crimson light of dawn, reminding the man of the pain he carries
It sings the tune, calling lost life from deep within
The sparrow's song represents the man's desire to be reunited with his lost child
Taking this side for to give him some time - breaks a day
Taking a different perspective on his situation provides the man with some hope, and a new day begins
Changing a light is a barter of time - seals the way
The man realizes that he must make sacrifices and changes in order to move forward and find peace
Chorus
The chorus repeats the man's plea to be reunited with his stillborn child
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Curse Reprobite Are you suggesting Breaking Bad can't be rewatched? I know you're not insulting the show by saying that, don't worry. I'm just curious if you think the story isn't re-watchable since to 'knowing how it turns out', watching it again just feels pointless and hollower?
Because I actually have rewatched it entirely - the first time on my own and then a second time with my parents. And I gotta say, it's even better the second time! While I know Gilligan didn't pre-plan things years in advance (he's famous for actually NOT having a 'masterplan' of the ending like many TV writers claim to have, and effectively wrote each season as he went along), some of the accidental (and purposeful) foreshadowing is amazing.
Plus there's just so many minor little touches of acting/cinematography wonder from the cast/crew too, that it really needs at least a re-watch every now and then to truly appreciate how much went into the show.
To me it ISN'T the sort of show you can watch one and be done with (for example, I loved Lost and Fringe, but they are so plot-heavy - despite great characterisation - that it feels like you've been 'spoiled' by watching it the first time so re-watching it feels emptier).
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Troy and Abed
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In the morning!
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it was awesome
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Nights
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In The Morning!
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Shooting lava!
@noahh90
This song has Chang-Ed my life. It is truly Dean-lightful. Perfect song to go with a horror story.
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ah soo. GOOD! Dean-liscious pun you got there
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it's not even funny you're just using it as the word change everytime
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