"Edge of Dawn" is a futurepop band from Germany consisting of Mario Schumac… Read Full Bio ↴"Edge of Dawn" is a futurepop band from Germany consisting of Mario Schumacher and Frank M. Spinath (also a member of "Seabound").

Originally initiated as Mario Schumacher's solo project in 1998, the line up was completed by Frank M. Spinath in the spring of 2005. As well as being known as the singer of the german electronic project "Seabound", Frank has contributed guest vocals to recent releases by "Stromkern" and "The Azoic".

Their official website is at: www.edgeofdawn.de

Stage Fright
Edge of Dawn Lyrics

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Into the water

Think rubber
As in life-saver
As in love nest
Black rubber

Picture teal sea

As in screen-saver
As in favourite picture
Think summer

Think freak wave
As in blunt ardour
As in cold frenzy
Do you miss me?

Picture seashell
Your pickup from hell
All elusive
Non-exclusive

In the dark night
She pulls her coat tight
Shakes off her stage fright
To dance
And take the final stride

Under a pale light
She's fading from sight
To meet her dear knight
And dance
And take the final stride
Into the water

Think seashell
As in shel(l)ter
As in lost lover
Undercover

Picture side-glance
As in invitation
As in offer
Moon lover

In the dark night
She pulls her coat tight
Shakes off her stage fright
To dance
And take the final stride
Fading away

Under a pale light
She's fading from sight
To meet her dear knight
And dance
And take the final stride
Into the water

In the dark
In the night
She shakes off her fright
In the light

Out of sight
She's taking the stride

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Edge of Dawn's song "Stage Fright" paint a vivid picture of a person stepping into the water to meet their lover. The song opens with a series of images that suggest a sense of safety and protection - including the idea of rubber as a "life-saver" and the presence of a love nest. However, the suggestive tone of the opening verse is undercut by the chorus, which features the repeated phrase "she shakes off her stage fright" - suggesting that the relationship between these two lovers is not entirely secure.

As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more complex and haunting. The figure of the "seashell" appears in multiple verses, serving as a symbol of both shelter and lost love. The figure of the "moon lover" also emerges, suggesting a sense of romance associated with the night sky. However, the chorus continues to undercut the sense of security suggested by these images, hinting at the possibility of danger and uncertainty in this relationship.

Ultimately, the song resolves with the repeated image of the lover stepping into the water to take the "final stride." There is a sense of finality and closure here, but also a hint of risk and danger - leaving the listener with the impression that this relationship may not be entirely secure.

Line by Line Meaning

Into the water
Imagine jumping into the water, think about the texture of rubber and how it keeps you afloat, or how that same rubber may be used to create a comfortable and romantic space for you and your lover to share. Picture the green-blue hues of the ocean, as it's a perfect reminder of summer fun. Think about the reckless bravado a surfer may have when facing a particularly high wave. Do you miss me?

Picture seashell
Imagine holding a seashell in your hand, it's like a shelter or refuge that reminds you of a lost love who may have given it to you. Imagine catching the gaze of someone special, a look that is an invitation, an offer of intimacy. In the dark of the night, try to shake off any stage fright and take that last step to dance with your sweetheart.

In the dark night, she pulls her coat tight, shakes off her stage fright, to dance, and take the final stride
As the night darkens, the woman adjusts her coat and steps out into the night, fighting off any fears or anxiety that may keep her from dancing with her love. She takes that final step under a faint light, ready to meet her beloved knight and take the final stride forward into their love story.

Under a pale light, she's fading from sight, to meet her dear knight, and dance, and take the final stride
The faint light is the only source of illumination as the woman fades deliberately, her steps leading her closer to her dear knight. Her stride is the final act of love, the dance of commitment that will forever lock them together in the bond of love.

In the dark, In the night, she shakes off her fright, In the light, Out of sight, she's taking the stride
In the cover of darkness, surrounded by the night, the woman shakes off any stage fright to dance in the light with her beloved. Together, they take the final stride, walking boldly into a life of love, with each other but out of sight of the world around them.

Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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