Bullet for My Valentine's debut album, The Poison, was released on 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom and on 14 February 2006 in the United States to coincide with Valentine's Day. The album entered the Billboard 200 in the US at number 128. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band made appearances at the Download Festival and Kerrang! XXV, and undertook a US tour with Rob Zombie. Bullet for My Valentine's second studio album, Scream Aim Fire, was released on 29 January 2008 and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. The band's third album, Fever, was released on 26 April 2010 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. Thee band's fourth album, Temper Temper, was released on 12 February 2013 and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. The band's fifth album, Venom, was released on 14 August 2015 and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. The band's sixth album, Gravity, was released on 29 June 2018. The band has sold over five million albums worldwide.
Current members:
Matthew "Matt" Tuck – lead vocals, rhythm/lead guitar (1998–present)
Michael "Padge" Paget – lead guitar, backing vocals (1998–present)
Jamie Mathias – bass guitar, vocals (2015–present)
Jason Bowld – drums, percussion (2017–present; touring member 2016–2017)
Former members:
Nick Crandle – bass guitar (1998–2003)
Jason "Jay" James – bass guitar, vocals (2003–2015)[111]
Michael "Moose" Thomas – drums, percussion (1998–2016)
Coma
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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Not dead or alive
No feeling to find
Like I've been hypnotized
How do I see
A light in the dark
When nothing is real
And I don't hear a heart
I can't wake up from this cold dark state
Of hopelessness, so numb to everything
It's under my skin
Living within
I'm chained to my mind
So undignified
Run from the tide
That's rising so high
Come wash me away
'Cause I've no will to fight
Time won't wait for me to bend and break
Don't want to be so numb to everything
(In this coma!)
I'm free falling and the black hole opens
Vicious circle leading me to lie
I keep swimming through an empty ocean
In slow motion, in slow motion
I'm free falling and the black hole opens
Vicious circle leading me to lie
I keep swimming through an empty ocean
In slow motion, in slow motion
Time won't wait for me to bend and break
Don't want to be so numb to everything
(In this coma!)
I'm free falling and the black hole opens
Vicious circle leading me to lie
I keep swimming through an empty ocean
In slow motion, in slow motion
I'm free falling and the black hole opens
Vicious circle leading me to lie
I keep swimming through an empty ocean
In slow motion, in slow motion
I'm free falling and the black hole opens
In this coma!
(I'm free falling and the black hole opens)
In this coma!
The lyrics to "Coma," by Bullet for My Valentine, describe a state of emotional and mental numbness. The singer is struggling to break free from this state, but is unable to find anything that can bring them back to reality. The opening lines, "There's nothing inside, not dead or alive," illustrate how the singer feels entirely disconnected from their emotions and surroundings. They are unable to feel or perceive anything, as if they have been hypnotized. This sensation is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "in slow motion," which adds to the sense of sluggishness and lethargy.
Despite feeling trapped in this numbness, the singer still holds out some hope of finding a way back to reality. They ask, "How do I see a light in the dark, when nothing is real and I don't hear a heart?" This line captures the sense of isolation and disorientation that comes with feeling numb. The reference to a "light in the dark" suggests that the singer is looking for a way out of the darkness that surrounds them, but they are unable to find it.
Overall, "Coma" is a powerful depiction of struggling with depression and the difficulty of breaking away from a state of emotional and mental numbness.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing inside
I am feeling empty inside, devoid of any emotions.
Not dead or alive
I feel like I am in a state of limbo, neither fully alive nor fully dead.
No feeling to find
I am unable to feel any emotions, as if they have vanished.
Like I've been hypnotized
I feel as if I have been put under a spell, unable to break free from my current state.
How do I see
I am struggling to find meaning or hope in my life.
A light in the dark
I am searching for hope, even though I am engulfed in despair.
When nothing is real
I feel like everything around me is fake or insincere, and I am unable to find any tangible meaning or value in life.
And I don't hear a heart
I am struggling to find any compassion or empathy in myself or others.
I can't wake up from this cold dark state
I feel trapped in a state of hopelessness and numbness, unable to break free from the darkness.
Of hopelessness, so numb to everything
I feel completely devoid of emotions or hope, and am unable to feel anything at all.
It's under my skin
My hopelessness and despair is like a disease inside of me, constantly affecting my mood and actions.
Living within
My despair is a constant presence inside of me, affecting my every move and thought.
I'm chained to my mind
My thoughts and emotions are constantly dragging me down, making me feel trapped and helpless.
So undignified
I feel humiliated and embarrassed by my current state, unable to find any dignity in my situation.
Run from the tide
I am trying to escape from the overwhelming feelings of despair and hopelessness, attempting to outrun my emotions.
That's rising so high
My emotions are becoming increasingly overwhelming and uncontrollable.
Come wash me away
I feel powerless to my emotions, and am asking for help to rid me of my struggles.
'Cause I've no will to fight
I feel completely defeated and helpless, with no motivation or desire to keep fighting.
Time won't wait for me to bend and break
I am feeling the pressure of time, knowing that I cannot afford to waste any more time in my current state of mind.
Don't want to be so numb to everything
I am struggling to overcome my current state of numbness, and do not want to feel this way any longer.
I'm free falling and the black hole opens
I feel like I am plummeting into a void, with no end in sight.
Vicious circle leading me to lie
I feel stuck in a cycle of deceit and negative emotions, unable to break free from my current struggles.
I keep swimming through an empty ocean
I feel like I am constantly trying to find meaning and purpose, but am unable to find anything substantial.
In slow motion, in slow motion
The world around me seems to be moving at a sluggish pace, and everything feels sluggish and dull.
In this coma!
I am stuck in a state of numbness and despair, unable to find my way out of my current situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Fulk, Carl Bown, Jason Bowld, Matthew Tuck
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@ColeRolland
This is my fave song from the album. So powerful.
@danielsnyder7129
Cole Rolland there's nothing powerful about this!
@infinitypercival5958
Daniel Snyder Oh really? What about the lyrics?
@Deviantel
There's a lot powerful about this.
@bodhisattwachanda3436
mine also cole...
@matthewoconnell1490
Its really melodic and jasons drumming really shines on this album. Thats about it for me its like a meh album. This is my favorite song off the album at least i mean
@chipbutty8462
17/03/2021 I lost my Dad to chronic liver complications. I was in the hospital finishing the necessary formalities when the chorus of this song was constantly being played in my head. Will forever be grateful for the band for giving us such a beautiful piece ❤
@arielm2046
This is bullet for my valentine. Look at the lyrics and the meaning behind them. That has always been bullet. They have always brought meaning to what they are singing its not all about the sound or voice. This album is fucking amazing in its own way. Each album is unique in their own way. I think this album is great. You go bfmv! You don't like it, move on. All bands are subject to change
@sunlightmetal9232
Ariel M I agree, the lyrics are amazing in my opinion and show how Bullet for my Valentine truly is. It just seems to me like they kinda put these words in cotton to make it more family friendly or something. Don't get me wrong, I like this style but I prefer the harder stuff of them because I could feel the frustration and anger.
@arielm2046
Sunlight Metal very very true. The heavier stuff from previous albums truly made you feel it I agree with you there.