Coda
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Lyrics

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Buffy:
I touch the fire and it freezes me

Spike:
I died

Buffy:
I look it into it and it's black

Spike:
So many years ago

Buffy:
This isn't real
But i just want to feel

Spike:
But you can make me feel
(they both hold the word 'feel' and walk up to each other, kissing passionatley)

Group:
Where do we go from here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'Coda' in Buffy the Vampire Slayer reflect the complicated and tumultuous relationship between Buffy and Spike. The first line, "I touch the fire and it freezes me" describes how Buffy feels trapped and unable to move on from the past. The line "I look into it and it's black" represents the darkness and hopelessness that Buffy feels in the present, as if all hope is lost.

Spike's response to these lyrics is equally mournful. His line "I died" alludes to the fact that he is a vampire and has already experienced death. The line "So many years ago" highlights the character's feelings of isolation and loneliness, as he has lived for centuries alongside his immortal curse.

As they both hold the word "feel" and kiss passionately, they seek comfort in each other's arms. Despite the complexities of their relationship, they both share a desire to feel something true and genuine, even if it’s temporary. The song ends with the suspended question "Where do we go from here?" leaving viewers with the sense that the answer could lie in any number of possibilities, be it hope, love, or something more chaotic.

Line by Line Meaning

I touch the fire and it freezes me
I take risks, but they do not lead to any progress.

I died
I have faced death and have died at some point in time.

I look it into it and it's black
I see darkness and emptiness while I try to find meaning in my life.

This isn't real
I am in a situation that feels surreal and beyond belief.

But i just want to feel
I am desperate for anything that can remind me of my own humanity.

But you can make me feel
You have the power to bring me back to life and make me feel alive again.

Where do we go from here
We are uncertain about our future and need direction to move forward.

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