Ancient Time - Lyrics by Cypher

Measuring the Passage of Time

About the Track

This short composition serves as the introduction to H. P. Lovecraft's poem To the Old Pagan Religion. Since the poem draws heavily upon the world of ancient Greece, the lyrics—written by Allusion Project—refer to the ancient Greek method of calculating the eight-year calendrical cycle, establishing a symbolic bridge between the ancient world and the poem that follows.

Musical Interpretation

Written in a cinematic and atmospheric style, the narration is delivered as though spoken by an ancient deity revealing the mysteries of time to humanity. The piece functions as a ritualistic prelude, preparing the listener for the transition into the main composition.