Buried Alive

Venom · Best Of-Witching Hour [2003]

I'm alive but dead, awake but asleep

As friend gather round and mourners they weep

My mind thinks of all the things I have done

My body is cold but my heart beat goes on

And on................and on

As they lower me down into that hole in the ground

I scream out for help but they hear not a sound

I fear at the lid, my fingers they bleed

Is this happening to me or is it just a dream

Summon the dead..........

Baphomets call...........

Blood on my hands........

"Let me out of here"

My bones are decayed, my flesh it doth rot

I'm lying in silk, take the lid off this box

My lungs gasp for air, my eyes scream for sight

I promise the rise of my body this night

Summon the dead..........

Baphomets call...........

Blood on my hands........

Screaming in torment.....

I'm felling you all......

Take heed of my plea.....

Answer my call...........

I'm gonna be free........

Buried Alive

Venom's "Buried Alive" stands as a definitive anthem of the early 1980s black metal genre, capturing the raw, chaotic energy that defined the movement's origins. Recorded during the band's formative years, the track exemplifies the genre's signature blend of dissonant guitar riffs, blast beats, and guttural vocals, establishing a sonic template that would influence countless subsequent acts. Featured on the compilation "Best Of-Witching Hour," the recording serves as a historical document of the scene's emergence in Norway, reflecting the dark, occult themes central to Venom's identity. The song's enduring power lies in its ability to evoke the primal fear and aggression that characterized the era, making it a staple for fans of the genre who seek to experience the foundational sound of black metal.