Coma
Buckethead featuring Azam Ali and Serj Tankian Lyrics
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He stays here
Unholy, unholy
He stays still
Stay unto me
Makes me feel unholy
Ya la?, ya la?...
Nothing
(Nothing)
Now that I have nothing
(Now that I have nothing)
I resolve to be nothing
(I resolve to be nothing)
Nothing to harm me, nothing to gain
(Nothing to harm me, nothing to gain)
I resolve to be nothing (X2)
Nothing
(Nothing)
Nothing
(Nothing)
He stays still
Stay unto me
Makes me feel unholy
Makes me feel unholy
We stay
No cause, stay
The song "Coma," by Buckethead and Friends, features haunting and mysterious lyrics. The song begins with the lines "He stays still, he stays here, unholy, unholy." These lines create a melancholic and eerie mood that is continued throughout the rest of the song. The repetition of "unholy" in the first lines sets the stage for the ideas of emptiness and despair that follow.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract, with lines like "nothing, now that I have nothing, I resolve to be nothing." These words reflect a sense of emptiness and a desire to escape reality. The repetition of "nothing" in these lines creates a sense of hopelessness, as if the singer has given up on any chance of finding meaning in life. The final lines, "we stay, no cause, stay," seem to imply a sense of resignation or acceptance of one's fate.
Overall, the lyrics of "Coma" create a haunting and surreal atmosphere, reflecting a sense of emptiness, despair, and resignation.
Line by Line Meaning
He stays still
The person is motionless and not moving
He stays here
The person is present in the given location
Unholy, unholy
The situation is considered sacrilegious or impious
He stays still
The person is still not moving as mentioned earlier
Stay unto me
The person wants somebody to stay close to them
Makes me feel unholy
Being close to the person makes the singer feel impure or wicked
Ya la?, ya la?...
This is a non-lyrical chant and does not carry a specific meaning beyond its rhythm and sound
Nothing
Denoting a complete absence of anything
(Nothing)
Repeating the earlier statement
Now that I have nothing
Despite having nothing, a person is still present
(Now that I have nothing)
Repeating the earlier statement
I resolve to be nothing
The person decides to become an inconspicuous or insignificant entity
(I resolve to be nothing)
Repeating the earlier statement
Nothing to harm me, nothing to gain
When one does not have anything, nothing can hurt or benefit them
(Nothing to harm me, nothing to gain)
Repeating the earlier statement
I resolve to be nothing (X2)
Repeating the earlier sentiment of becoming anonymous and unimportant
Nothing
Nothingness - a lack of anything
(Nothing)
Once again, the singer emphasizes the aspect of emptiness
Nothing
Denoting a complete absence of anything
(Nothing)
Repeating the earlier statement
He stays still
The person continues to be motionless
Stay unto me
The artist once again implores somebody to stay close
Makes me feel unholy
The feeling of impurity persists when the person is close
Makes me feel unholy
Repeating the earlier statement
We stay
Now there is more than one person present
No cause, stay
There is no reason to go, so let's stay here
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALI, BUCKETHEAD, MONTI, TANKIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Tazzasaurus1
possibly the greatest colab ever???? and most underrated and unheard too probably
@Varrok-up4zf
They have a new album on the way!
@hardattackdj
Buckethead and Serj did a track called We Are One many years ago. One of my favorite collaborations
@yoursatan
Buckethead is one of the most underrated and unknown guitarist of this era! He is amazing, but few people know him. Maybe because his music is not always what you expect or what you're used to, but every song just oozes talent!
@adhaskym.a9536
Underrated & unknown? I think you need to check your facts. 😊
@soniaramos91
I met Azam Ali in NYC and she is so sweet. I love her music. I think it is so awesome that Serj Tankian from S.O.A.D. is collaborating with her.
@ErikBAnderson
and Buckethead
@jking6155
One of the most beautiful songs ever made in my opinion
@rumfordc
+jking6155 i absolutely agree. goes in my "musical masterpieces" collection
@patrickjolly9883
Still listening to it.