Dawn
Poets of the Fall Lyrics


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When darkness is no less than everything you've built become undone
There's no fight and no flight, disaster leaves your passion overrun

It's time to let go, it's time to carry on with the show
Don't mourn what is gone, greet the dawn

n' I will be standing by your side
Together we'll face the turning tide

Remembrance, can be a sentence, but it comes to you with a second chance in tow
Don't lose it, don't refuse it, 'cause you cannot learn a thing you think you know

A new light is warm, shining down on you after the storm
Don't mourn what is gone, greet the dawn





n' I will be standing by your side
Together we'll face the turning tide

Overall Meaning

The song "Dawn" by Poets of the Fall is a powerful and uplifting message about dealing with life's struggles and finding the strength to move forward. The opening lines describe the feeling of everything you have built becoming undone and the overwhelming feeling of disaster that can leave your passion for life overrun. However, the chorus offers a message of hope and resilience, urging the listener to let go of what is gone and to greet the dawn of a new day.


In the second verse, the lyrics address the idea of remembrance as both a sentence and a second chance. It acknowledges that sometimes we hold onto things or beliefs that might not serve us well in moving forward, but that it is important to be open to new experiences and to learn from them. The final chorus reiterates the idea that no matter what the turning tide of life may bring, the singer will stand by the listener's side.


Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of struggling with adversity and learning to adapt and grow from those struggles. It offers a message of hope and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is a new light waiting to shine down.


Line by Line Meaning

When darkness is no less than everything you've built become undone
When your world crumbles, and everything you've worked for has fallen apart


There's no fight and no flight, disaster leaves your passion overrun
When disaster strikes, you feel powerless and unable to fight or flee, leaving you passionless


It's time to let go, it's time to carry on with the show
It's time to move on and keep pushing forward


Don't mourn what is gone, greet the dawn
Instead of dwelling on what's lost, welcome the new beginning


n' I will be standing by your side
I will be there with you


Together we'll face the turning tide
We will face the challenges ahead together


Remembrance, can be a sentence, but it comes to you with a second chance in tow
Memories can be burdensome, but they come with the opportunity to learn and improve


Don't lose it, don't refuse it, 'cause you cannot learn a thing you think you know
Don't waste the chance to learn something new because you think you already know everything


A new light is warm, shining down on you after the storm
After the darkness and chaos, a new light is shining on you




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARKO SAARESTO, MARKUS KAARLONEN, OLLI TUKIAINEN

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