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
The Flight
Edge of Dawn Lyrics
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You stole the air I breathe
Rewind until you're
The one you were before
I'll take care
Of what she thought it was she saw
I will find a way to hurt you
On a pretext I will leave
I've no choice but to surprise you
You stole the air I breathe
Breakups are infectious
Misfortune comes in pairs
When your dreams rained down in pieces
Who failed to care?
I will find a way to hurt you
On a pretext I will leave
I've no choice but to surprise you
You stole the air I breathe
I will find a way to hurt you
Disappear into the night
Here's your ghost town, here's your shadows
Fading out of sight
Good-bye, my love, good-bye
Losing ground is what it takes
If you want to fly
If you want to fly
Nighthawks and outcasts
Sinners and kings
Kalojew, tell me
What do you think?
Nighthawks and outcasts
Sinners and kings
Kalojew, brother
What would you like to drink?
I will find a way to hurt you
On a pretext I will leave
I've no choice but to surprise you
You stole the air I breathe
I will find a way to hurt you
Disappear into the night
Here's your ghost town, here's your shadows
Fading out of sight
Good-bye, my love, good-bye
Losing ground is what it takes
If you want to fly
If you want to fly...
The lyrics of Edge of Dawn's song "The Flight" are complex and multilayered, touching on themes such as loss, heartbreak, resilience, and the urge to leave a mark on the world before departing it. The opening line sets the tone and the message of the song: "If you're going to do something, do it well. Leave a sign to let the world know that you were there." This sentence can be interpreted as a reminder to live life to the fullest, to pursue one's dreams with passion and determination, and to strive to make a difference in one's own, and others', lives.
The following lines seem to address a person who has caused the singer pain and disappointment, by stealing "the air I breathe." The singer voices their desire to rewind time and to return to a moment when things were better, when "you were the one you were before." Yet, the singer acknowledges that this is not possible, and chooses instead to take care of what she thought she saw, perhaps alluding to a misunderstanding or a miscommunication.
The chorus is angrier and more vengeful, as the singer vows to find a way to hurt the person who wronged them, to disappear into the night, and to leave behind a ghost town and fading shadows. The second verse introduces the theme of misfortune coming in pairs, and the question of who failed to care when the singer's dreams rained down in pieces. The bridge invites the listener to reflect on the diversity of human experiences, from nighthawks and outcasts to sinners and kings, and culminates in the question of what one would like to drink, implying a desire for connection and celebration even amidst hardship.
Overall, "The Flight" is a poignant and complex song that blends elements of anger, sadness, and defiance, and invites the listener to contemplate the fleeting nature of life, the importance of leaving a mark, and the beauty that can still be found in moments of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
You stole the air I breathe
You have taken away my happiness and ability to breathe easily.
Rewind until you're, The one you were before, I'll take care, Of what she thought it was she saw
Go back to who you used to be, and I will cover up your mistakes and false impressions.
I will find a way to hurt you, On a pretext I will leave, I've no choice but to surprise you, You stole the air I breathe
I will seek revenge on you and leave you without warning because of the pain you have caused me.
Breakups are infectious, Misfortune comes in pairs, When your dreams rained down in pieces, Who failed to care?
Difficult situations tend to come in groups, and when your hopes and dreams are shattered, who is to blame for not offering support?
Good-bye, my love, good-bye, Losing ground is what it takes, If you want to fly, If you want to fly
Goodbye to a past love is necessary in the pursuit of growth and happiness. Sometimes you must lose to move forward.
Nighthawks and outcasts, Sinners and kings, Kalojew, tell me, What do you think?
Referencing those who are alone or rejected, and those in power, what is your opinion, Kalojew?
Nighthawks and outcasts, Sinners and kings, Kalojew, brother, What would you like to drink?
Referencing those who are alone or rejected, and those in power, what can I offer you, Kalojew?
Contributed by Cooper E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.