The third demo, "Cold I Am", was released in 1998, and the band felt their line-up needed a second guitarist. The post was taken by Riku Katainen. In 1999 they recorded another demo called "Inhumankind". They made a couple of successful shows (including one in the national band contest) and quickly earned their reputation as an aggressive live act. However, the Finnish army intervened the plot and the band was forced to recharge their batteries until early 2002.
In summer 2002 the band was ready to record their fifth demo, but this time they decided to try it out with another lead vocalist. Ari Nieminen (ex-Caledonian) impressed them at the first rehearsal and the search promptly ended. Coming to the end of the year, the demo "Modern Ways Of Discipline" was released and the first offers for a record contract were received. None were accepted, however. In 2003 another series of successful shows followed, including the afterclub of Tuska Open Air metal festival.
Summer 2004 saw the band recording their sixth demo. "Ruins MMIV" and the video clip of the song "Ruins" gathered interest from many directions and supposedly more unreasonable record contracts were offered. The band was chosen as the demo band of the month in Inferno. But Dauntless was still without decent record deal.
In 2005 the original bass player Tuomo Tukkimäki left the band and was shortly after replaced by Olli Määttä, who stood his trial at the afterclub of Tuska (it was the second time Dauntless played there). The seventh demo "Obey - Erase - Obey" was released, and the band once again returned to their persistent quest for a decent record deal.
Finally finnish label Firebox Records signed Dauntless, and sent them to the studio in late 2006 to record their debut album Execute the Fact. The album compiled some of their most wanted songs from the demo times with a few unheard ones, surpassing everything Dauntless had made so far. Execute the Fact was released in 2007.
After the release of Execute the Fact Dauntless spent a year sparsely on the road, already building up plans for their next full-length album. In 2008, however, they mutually cancelled their agreement with Firebox Records and started looking for another label. This time it wasn't so hard. Newly founded Full Metal Records, also from Finland, took interest in the band and signed Dauntless.
During the process of recording Death Row Poet , the long-time drummer Santeri Salmi left his seat to pursue his other interests; meaning that he will most probably be involved on the next Dauntless album as an engineer. His replacement, Arto Vesander, was immediately found from among close friends.
Their second album, Death Row Poet, was released 25.2.2009.
Demos released:
Face the Fact (1995)
Prophecy... (1996)
Cold I Am (1998)
Inhumankind (1999)
Modern Ways of Discipline (2002)
Ruins MMIV (2004)
Obey - Erase - Obey (2005)
Current members:
Riku Katainen, lead guitar (1998-current)
Sami Helle, guitar (1991-current)
Olli Määttä, bass (2005-current)
Arto Vesander , drums (2008-current)
Former members:
Ari Nieminen, vocals (2002-2009)
Tuomo Tukkimäki,bass (1991-2005)
Santeri Salmi, drums (1991-2008)
Born Controlled
Dauntless Lyrics
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High definition tools to record every
Movement made
In the dark, night vision keeps it sharp
Birth, life and death filed
All different, all equally controlled
Follow the orders, do your part
Walk the same line
Deny your own thoughts
Deny your thoughts
Their mission is to own your life
They rate your status and your price
Born controlled
Face the fact that you
Were born controlled
The satellites that circulate the earth
Regulate the way you see it
Suffocated world
Under the watchful eye
You are just a number
The lyrics to Dauntless's song Born Controlled seem to speak of a society where every move is recorded and monitored. The first verse talks about how there are no dead spots, no corners untouched, and every movement is being recorded in high definition. This speaks to the idea that every aspect of our lives is being monitored and observed, which is a reality in our modern society with the use of technology and surveillance.
The second verse speaks about the life we are born into as being controlled. It talks about how we are all different but equally controlled, and how we must follow orders and deny our own thoughts. This is a commentary on the conformity that is expected of us in our society, and how we are indoctrinated from a young age to conform to the system. The line "their mission is to own your life" speaks to the idea that we are not truly free in our lives, but rather are subject to control and manipulation by those in power.
The chorus of the song, "born controlled, face the fact that you were born controlled" is a harsh reminder that we are all products of a society that seeks to control and regulate us, and that we must confront this reality head-on. The song speaks to the suffocating feeling of being watched and regulated at all times, and how we are reduced to mere numbers in this system.
Overall, the lyrics to Born Controlled are a scathing critique of our society and the way it seeks to control and regulate us. It is a call to action to confront this reality and fight for true freedom and autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
No dead spots, every corner covered
Every inch of your life is monitored
High definition tools to record every
Advanced technology is used to keep track of you
Movement made
Your every move is recorded
In the dark, night vision keeps it sharp
Even in darkness, they can see what you're doing
Birth, life and death filed
Your entire life is catalogued and controlled
All different, all equally controlled
Everyone is oppressed equally
Follow the orders, do your part
You're told what to do and must comply
Only one warning
There are dire consequences for disobeying
Walk the same line
You must conform and be like everyone else
Deny your own thoughts
You're not free to think for yourself
Their mission is to own your life
They want to control every aspect of your existence
They rate your status and your price
Your worth is determined by them
Born controlled
You were born into a system of control
Face the fact that you
Accept that
Were born controlled
You were born into a life where your every move is scrutinized
The satellites that circulate the earth
The world around you is closely monitored
Regulate the way you see it
Your perception of the world is manipulated
Suffocated world
The world is oppressive and restrictive
Under the watchful eye
They're always watching you
You are just a number
You're dehumanized and reduced to a statistic
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reine
"When her body hit the net, all I registered was a gray blur. I pulled her across it and her hand was small, but warm, and then she stood before me, short and thin and plain and in all ways unremarkable -expect that she had jumped first. The stiff had jumped first.
Even I didn't jumped first.
Her eyes were so stern, so insistent.
Beautiful."
😭 i just can't-
Natalie Raine
I would have missed the hole😂
R Reece
Seriously!
Juegos Quagga
@i genuinely do not know ayo for legal reasons, i am obligated to confirm that was a joke???
i genuinely do not know
i would have missed it purposely
Book Lover
Same😂
Juegos Quagga
fr
Tillie
I was afraid Eric would say, “There’s nothing at the bottom . . . she’s dead. There’s a difference between being Dauntless, and being reckless. Remember that.”
Edit: Yes, I understand I spelled reckless wrong. One comment was enough, thank you.
Black Angel
LMAO
Evelyn Hinckley
lol I get the idea that there's literally no difference between being Dauntless and being reckless...
Josie Marie
Lmaooo!!