"Dead By Dawn" is a song by Swedish heavy metal band, HammerFall. The lyrics of the song describe a group of people performing a seance or using a ouija board to communicate with spirits from the other side. The song warns about the dangers of dabbling with the spirit world, cautioning listeners to take their place in the circle and never taunt or goad the spirits. While attempting to communicate with the spirit world, the group unknowingly summons an evil spirit named Baal, who tells them that they will be dead by dawn. The song concludes with the group realizing the fatal consequences of their actions and desperately trying to save themselves by saying their prayers and grabbing their crucifix. Overall, the message of the song is a warning against the dangers of dabbling with forces beyond our understanding and control. It reminds us that actions have consequences and that we must always think carefully before engaging in something that may have unintended and dire consequences.
