Buried By Time And Dust

Mayhem's 'Buried By Time And Dust' delves into themes of eternal darkness, the passage of time, and the inevitability of death. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world devoid of light, where the protagonist is trapped in an endless cycle of decay and longing. The opening lines, 'Visions of that no mornings / Light ever will come,' set the tone for the song, suggesting a perpetual night and a sense of hopelessness. This is further emphasized by the line, 'The dark is so near, will I ever reach the land beyond,' which hints at a desire for escape or transcendence that seems unattainable.

The song's protagonist appears to be an ancient being, 'I've been old since the birth of time, time buried me in earth,' who has witnessed countless centuries pass by. This sense of timelessness is reinforced by the recurring motif of being 'buried by time and dust,' symbolizing the weight of ages and the inevitability of decay. The mention of tasting blood and missing 'the blood of human throats' adds a vampiric element to the narrative, suggesting a longing for life and vitality that has long since faded.

The imagery of wandering 'out of space' and 'out of time' evokes a sense of dislocation and alienation, as if the protagonist is trapped in a liminal space between life and death. The final lines, 'Only silence can be heard, silence of peoples tears / No one knows my grave,' underscore the isolation and anonymity of the protagonist's existence. The song ultimately portrays a haunting vision of eternal darkness and the relentless passage of time, capturing the essence of existential dread and the inevitability of death.