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.
Legends
Dark At Dawn Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The tales and the legends we're told
Happened in ancient times
We don't know where they belong
Tales of creatures unknown
Of things we don't see are they lies?
Before the dawn of time - when legends all were born
Before the dawn of time - is there anything we've lost
Before the dawn of time - are we allowed to judge the past
While we're searching for proves
All mankind will come to an end
Can't we learn from our mind
When fantasy takes command
Do we have to decide
What's good and what's insanity?
Can we tell for sure
That nothing exists we don't see
Do we know all the powers
That are between heaven and earth
We've now found the one true explanation
That's killing the creed
The song “Legends” by Dark At Dawn starts off by questioning the validity of myths and legends. The first line, “Please tell me if they are true” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics acknowledge that these tales have been passed down for centuries, but their origins remain a mystery. The recurring question throughout the song is whether or not these legends are fact or merely fiction.
The next set of lyrics, “Before the dawn of time - when legends all were born” is a metaphorical statement. This line means that the stories of myths and legends have been around for so long that it is impossible to trace their true origins. The line “are we allowed to judge the past” is significant in that it makes the listener ponder if they can definitively say what really happened without being present. The chorus reiterates the theme of the song, asking if humans are capable of seeing beyond their own reality.
In the final verse, the lyrics touch on the idea of the power of imagination. The line “When fantasy takes command” questions if humans are capable of distinguishing between what’s real and what they imagine. The final line suggests that the search for the “one true explanation” is killing off the possibility of believing in myths and legends.
Line by Line Meaning
Please tell me if they are true
Questioning the validity of the tales and legends we were told
The tales and the legends we're told
Referring to the stories passed down through generations of ancient times
Happened in ancient times
Confirming that the events took place in the distant past
We don't know where they belong
Uncertainty surrounding the origins of these stories
Tales of creatures unknown
Referring to the mythical beings and creatures mentioned in the legends
Of things we don't see are they lies?
Questioning the truth of events and beings that cannot be seen
Before the dawn of time - when legends all were born
A poetic reference to the origins of legendary tales, suggesting that they date back to prehistoric times
Before the dawn of time - awaiting the first breath
Suggesting that the first legends were created before the existence of mankind
Before the dawn of time - is there anything we've lost
Wondering if humanity has lost any valuable legends or stories over time
Before the dawn of time - are we allowed to judge the past
Questioning whether it is fair or right to judge events and perceptions from ancient times according to our current beliefs and standards
While we're searching for proves
Referring to the quest for evidence to support or refute legendary claims
All mankind will come to an end
Acknowledging the eventual end of human existence
Can't we learn from our mind
Suggesting that humans should rely more on intellectual inquiry to understand and learn from history instead of ignoring it
When fantasy takes command
Warning about an over-reliance on fantasy or myths as opposed to objective facts and evidence
Do we have to decide
Questioning the necessity and validity of coming to conclusions about every legend or tale
What's good and what's insanity?
Raising the question of how to differentiate between legends that have a constructive and positive impact and those which could be considered crazy or harmful
Can we tell for sure
Questioning whether humans can know anything with absolute certainty
That nothing exists we don't see
Raising the possibility that there are phenomena or beings that humans are currently unaware of
Do we know all the powers
Questioning whether humans have a complete understanding of natural or supernatural powers
That are between heaven and earth
A poetic reference to the myriad natural and supernatural forces that exist beyond our perception and understanding
We've now found the one true explanation
Suggesting that some humans believe that they have found the one definitive answer or explanation for all legends and myths
That's killing the creed
Referring to the notion that accepting one single explanation for all legends undermines the diversity and richness of human stories and beliefs
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.