See dark shadows
On the walls
See the pictures
Some hang, some fall
And the painted faces all in a line
And the painted ladies
Yeah, the painted ladies
Through the mists of time (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
The mists of time (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Of the restless kind (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Through the mists of time
On a magic ride
Through the mists of time (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Hear the whisper
Of the whirlwind
Monster shadows
A light gone dim
Dark horses
Roam in my sleep
Mystic voices
Conjure up our dreams
And the painted ladies
Yeah, the painted ladies
Through the mists of time (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
The mists of time (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Of the restless kind (Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Through the mists of time
On a magic ride
Through the mists of time
(Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
And the painted faces (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
Looking so divine (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
Through the mists of time (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
The mists of time (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
Of the restless kind (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
Through the mists of time (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
On a magic ride (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
Searching for a sign (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
Through the mists of time (Ha-ah-ah, ha-ah-ah)
The mists of time, time
Exploring Nostalgia and Memory in “Through The Mists Of Time”
“Through The Mists Of Time” by AC/DC is a reflective journey into the past, wrapped in evocative imagery and emotional longing. The lyrics conjure visions of fading photographs, shadowy memories, and painted faces that symbolize people and moments that have come and gone. Phrases like “dark shadows on the walls” and “painted ladies” evoke a sense of nostalgia, as if peering into a gallery of personal history. The recurring motif of “the mists of time” suggests that these memories are distant yet powerful, lingering on the edges of consciousness. The song captures both the magic and melancholy of reminiscing, emphasizing a restless urge to connect with the past and search for meaning amid fleeting moments.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Columbia