Formed In: December 2010 - Present
Hometown Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Genre: Blackened and Doomed Death Metal
Current Band Lineup
Josh Thieler - Vocals/Art/Studio Drummer
Sean Singer - Guitar/Vocals
Brandon Siple - Guitar/Noise/Studio Bass
Brandon Baker - Drums
Adam Haller - Bass
Influences
Lord Mantis, Indian, Coffinworm, Skaphe, Imperial Triumphant, Mgla
Dust
Slaves BC Lyrics
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Dust to dust
breathe in decay
breathe out death
dust to dust
from dust we came.
to dust we return.
everything is meaningless.
dust to dust.
dust.
cursed to toil in dust.
breath in.
this world grinds our bones.
blood. sweat. tears.
leave no trace.
grasp at the air
as it escapes your lungs
dust to dust.
In Slaves BC's song Dust, the band explores the theme of mortality and the cycle of life and death. The lyrics begin with the line "This life is ash," which sets the tone for the entire song. It suggests that life is fleeting and temporary, and that ultimately, everything will return to dust. The line "breathe in decay, breathe out death" reinforces this idea, as it implies that even the act of breathing is a reminder of our own mortality.
The phrase "everything is meaningless" also appears in the lyrics, further emphasizing the idea that life is transient and ultimately insignificant. The repetition of the phrase "dust to dust" serves as a reminder of the biblical saying "ashes to ashes, dust to dust," which reinforces the themes of mortality and impermanence.
The imagery in the song is bleak, with references to toiling in dust and the world grinding our bones. The line "leave no trace" suggests that even our existence on this earth may be forgotten, and we will simply become part of the dust that surrounds us.
Overall, the song Dust encourages listeners to reflect on their own mortality and the fleeting nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
This life is ash
Life is transient and holds little value.
Dust to dust
We are mortal beings and return to the elements from whence we came.
breathe in decay
Remind ourselves that all life returns to the earth.
breathe out death
Memento Mori. Remember that death will come for us all.
from dust we came.
Our physical form is derived from the earth.
to dust we return.
Our physical form returns to the earth.
everything is meaningless.
Life has no inherent meaning in and of itself.
meaningless.
Emphasizing the futility and insignificance of existence.
dust to dust.
Reiterating the cyclical nature of life and death.
dust.
Symbolic of our physical form's ultimate fate.
cursed to toil in dust.
A condemnation of the life of hardship and suffering many endure.
breath in.
Drawing breath as a reminder of our temporary nature.
this world grinds our bones.
The daily struggles of life and survival take a toll on us.
blood. sweat. tears.
A reference to the hardships of labor and life in general.
leave no trace.
Our existence ultimately amounts to nothing once we are gone.
grasp at the air as it escapes your lungs
An acknowledgement of the fleeting, ephemeral nature of life.
dust to dust.
Closing line, calling back to the overall theme of the song.
Contributed by Evelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.