A New Dawn
Ofln - In Flames Lyrics


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I dreamed that you had died
I'm forever alone
I'm weakened, I'm frightened
This place's about to change
Things you said to me
Believe and the things you might find
Will turn into a march
I stand alone and breathe again
I won't stop until this is through

And I can't wait to see the sunrise again
(It's moments like this)
I am what you'll never be
To better what I am
You won't hear lies from me

Feel the sudden aches
Time to get moving
Getting somewhere with no directions
I swear to you it will never be the same
It's astray, but the road lies open
Leaving all deaths behind

I stand alone and breathe again
I won't stop until this is through

And I can't wait to see the sunrise again
(It's moments like this)
I am what you'll never be
To better what I am
You won't hear lies from me

And I can't wait to see the sunrise again
(It's moments like this)
I am what you'll never be
To better what I am
You won't hear lies from me

Erase darkness from my mind
Last remaining night
From here to everywhere

I stand alone and breathe again
I won't stop until this is through

And I can't wait to see the sunrise again
(It's moments like this)
I am what you'll never be




To better what I am
You won't hear lies from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A New Dawn" by In Flames convey a mix of emotions and themes. The first verse paints a picture of the singer feeling alone and afraid, with hints of mourning or loss. The dream of the person's death adds to their sense of isolation. However, there is also a glimmer of hope in the idea that believing in something can lead to positive change, indicated by the mention of things turning into a march.


The chorus reflects a determined and resilient attitude. The singer declares that they will not rest until they have achieved their goal, and they express anticipation for the sunrise, symbolizing a new beginning or a fresh start. The line "I am what you'll never be, to better what I am, you won't hear lies from me" suggests that the singer has a strong sense of self and integrity, contrasting with someone else who may be different and dishonest.


The second verse introduces a sense of urgency and restlessness. The sudden aches and the need to start moving imply a desire for progress, even in the absence of clear directions. The singer also asserts that things will never be the same, indicating an expectation of significant change ahead. The mention of leaving all deaths behind might refer to leaving behind negative experiences or past failures.


The repetition of the chorus in the third and fourth paragraphs reaffirms the singer's determination and readiness for a new beginning. The mention of erasing darkness from the mind and the last remaining night suggests a longing to overcome obstacles and embrace a brighter future. The line "from here to everywhere" hints at the idea of unlimited possibilities and the potential to explore and achieve greatness.


Overall, "A New Dawn" showcases a combination of introspection, resilience, and a yearning for personal growth. It encapsulates the desire to leave behind negativity, embrace change, and strive for a better future while staying true to one's values and rejecting falsehoods.


Line by Line Meaning

I dreamed that you had died
In my dream, I imagined that you had passed away


I'm forever alone
I constantly feel isolated and without companionship


I'm weakened, I'm frightened
I am emotionally and physically weakened, and filled with fear


This place's about to change
This environment is on the verge of transformation


Things you said to me
The words you spoke to me


Believe and the things you might find
If you have faith, you might discover certain things


Will turn into a march
Those discoveries will evolve into a forward progression


I stand alone and breathe again
I remain independent and find solace in taking deep breaths


I won't stop until this is through
I will persist relentlessly until this endeavor is complete


And I can't wait to see the sunrise again
I eagerly anticipate witnessing the dawn once more


(It's moments like this)
During occasions like these


I am what you'll never be
I possess qualities that you can never attain


To better what I am
In order to enhance and improve who I already am


You won't hear lies from me
I will never deceive you with falsehoods


Feel the sudden aches
Experience the abrupt pains


Time to get moving
It is now the moment to start progressing


Getting somewhere with no directions
Advancing towards a destination without any guidance


I swear to you it will never be the same
I promise you that it will never be as it was before


It's astray, but the road lies open
Although it may be off-course, the path ahead is available


Leaving all deaths behind
Leaving behind all past failures and hardships


Erase darkness from my mind
Remove the gloom and negativity from my thoughts


Last remaining night
The final night that remains


From here to everywhere
From this point onward, extending to all directions




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anders Friden, Bjorn Gelotte

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