Tiempo de Muerte

Decapitados' song 'Tiempo de Muerte' delves into themes of darkness, despair, and existential dread. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a nightmarish world where the protagonist grapples with the loss of faith and the search for meaning. The opening lines, 'Hoy anoche se busco mi sombra en tu luz / Es preciso tener algo en que creer,' suggest a desperate need for belief amidst overwhelming darkness. The imagery of bleeding walls and a fallen temple symbolizes the collapse of spiritual and emotional foundations.

The recurring motif of vampirism throughout the song serves as a powerful metaphor for the draining nature of despair and the relentless pursuit of something to fill the void. Lines like 'Ser vampiro succionando mis días / Hoy anochece' evoke a sense of being consumed by one's own darkness, as the protagonist becomes a vampire, feeding on their own days and nights. This metaphor extends to the idea of seeking solace in destructive rituals, as seen in 'Martirio de espinas de ramos y cruces,' where the pain and suffering are almost glorified.

The song also explores the duality of pleasure and pain, life and death, as seen in the lines 'Veo en tus ojos, abismos de muerte y placer / Sacrifícame en fuego / Calma a mi dolor.' The protagonist's journey is one of self-destruction and surrender, seeking release from their torment through sacrificial acts. The 'negra silueta' that marks the 'tiempo de muerte' represents the inescapable presence of death and the inevitability of the end. Decapitados masterfully combines dark, gothic imagery with intense emotional themes, creating a haunting and thought-provoking piece that resonates with listeners on a deep, existential level.