Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New Yor… Read Full Bio ↴Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 2001, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal, post-hardcore, emo and alternative rock. The band currently consists of Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Travis Stever (guitars, vocals), Josh Eppard (drums, keyboards, backing vocals), and Zach Cooper (bass, backing vocals). Most of Coheed and Cambria's albums are concept albums based on a science fiction storyline called The Amory Wars, a series written by Claudio Sanchez, which has been transcribed into a series of comic books as well as a full-length novel. The band has released nine studio albums, three live albums, and several special-edition releases. Their most recent release, Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures, is a return to The Amory Wars concept following 2015's The Color Before the Sun, the band's first non-conceptual album since their inception. The Color Before the Sun, The Afterman: Descension, Year of the Black Rainbow and Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness all reached the Billboard top 10.

Island
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics

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I'm just a big dud
Foolish from the start
I make a wrong move
And the world just falls apart

And there's no cure for this disease
I'm making up, so whats the fuss

I live inside this
Head, and I'm at war
Hero and villain
Same type, keeping score

And I'm not sure what I'm to do
Inside these walls, not anymore

With my own life

Get off the island
And swim back to shore
Girl, I don't think I could last here one second longer
'Cause in these waters, I'm done for

Now give me one good reason to stay here at all
When the fee is too big, our apartment's too small
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger

I'm screaming danger

Get off the island
And swim back to shore

I'm just a victim
Of unfortunate circumstance
And this was my choice
So shit, well I'll be damned

And I got to stop dwelling on
What I could have had
All the times I could of-
Oh I just want to-

Get off the island
And swim back to shore
Girl, I don't think I could last here one second longer
'Cause in these waters, I'm done for

Now give me one good reason to stay here at all
When the fee is too big, our apartment's too small
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger

I just can't' stay here any longer, help
I just can't stay here any longer, help
I just can't

(Get off the island) and maybe, one day
(Get me off the island) from your sand I'll float away
(Get me off the island) and never see you around again
(Get me off the island) island

(Get me off the island) get of the

Get off the island
And swim back to shore
Girl, I don't think I could last here one second longer
'Cause in these waters, I'm done for

Now give me one good reason to stay here at all
When the fee is too big, our apartment's too small

Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger

I'm screaming danger

Screaming danger
Screaming danger (get me off the island)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Coheed and Cambria's "Island" talk about a person who feels trapped on an island, both literally and metaphorically. The lines "I'm just a big dud, foolish from the start" reveal the singer's feelings of failure and disappointment with their life choices. They feel stuck and unable to change their situation, as if they have an incurable disease. The lyrics "And I'm not sure what I'm to do, Inside these walls, not anymore, With my own life" show their confusion about their life's purpose and direction.

The singer also feels like both a hero and villain, caught in a constant struggle within themselves. They want to escape the island and start anew, but they are not sure how or where to begin. The chorus "Get off the island and swim back to shore" repeats the desire to leave behind their current situation and start again. The lines "I'm just a victim of unfortunate circumstance, And this was my choice, So shit, well, I'll be damned" express their acknowledgement of responsibility for their situation, but also their frustration with how things turned out.

Overall, "Island" is a somber yet powerful song that reflects the sense of being trapped and unable to break free from a toxic environment or mindset. It speaks to the human desire for change and the courage it takes to make that change happen.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm just a big dud
I feel like I am always falling short and not living up to my own, or others', expectations.

Foolish from the start
I made some bad decisions in the past, that I regret and I can't change now.

I make a wrong move
I sometimes overthink and put too much pressure on myself and make the wrong decision.

And the world just falls apart
When I make mistakes, I feel like everything is ruined and I can't salvage it.

And there's no cure for this disease
My tendency to second-guess myself and make bad choices is something that I often struggle with.

I'm making up, so whats the fuss
I know I am just overthinking and imagining things, so why can't I just let go and relax?

I live inside this
I am often trapped in my own negative thoughts and can't seem to escape them.

Head, and I'm at war
I often find myself in a battle between my positive and negative thoughts.

Hero and villain
Sometimes I feel like a hero and other times, like a villain.

Same type, keeping score
Both the positive and negative sides of me are constantly battling and neither can be on top for too long.

And I'm not sure what I'm to do
I can't seem to figure out how to escape my own negative thoughts and be more positive overall.

Inside these walls, not anymore
I feel like I'm trapped by my own negative thoughts, which are keeping me from living a happy and fulfilling life.

Get off the island
I want desperately to escape the negative thoughts and feelings that are keeping me trapped.

And swim back to shore
I want to find a way out and return to a more optimistic and positive state of mind.

Girl, I don't think I could last here one second longer
I am feeling completely consumed by my negative thoughts and can't handle it anymore.

When the fee is too big, our apartment's too small
Life just feels like an endless struggle, and I can't seem to find a way forward.

Where's my life saver
I desperately need someone or something to help me escape my negative thoughts and feelings.

When I'm screaming danger
When things get really tough, I feel like I am screaming for help, but no one is listening or there to rescue me.

I just can't
I am overwhelmed and feel like I just can't take it anymore.

And maybe, one day from your sand I'll float away
I hope someday I can escape my negative thoughts and feelings and find a better life.

And never see you around again
I hope to leave my negative thoughts and feelings behind and never be consumed by them again.

Get off the island
Again, I long to escape the negative thoughts and feelings that have been holding me back for so long.

And never see you around again
I want to be free from the negative cycle that has been holding me back and keeping me trapped.

Screaming danger
I can't seem to escape my negative thoughts and feelings, which feel like a never-ending danger to me.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Claudio Sanchez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

GGLezt TV

2y↑2

I'm just a big dud
Foolish from the start
I make a wrong move
And the world just falls apart

And there's no cure for this disease
I'm making up, so whats the fuss

I live inside this
Head, and I'm at war
Hero and villain
Same type, keeping score

And I'm not sure what I'm to do
Inside these walls, not anymore

With my own life

Get off the island
And swim back to shore
Girl, I don't think I could last here one second longer
‘Cause in these waters, I'm done for

Now give me one good reason to stay here at all
When the fee is too big, our apartment's too small
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger

I'm screaming danger

Get off the island
And swim back to shore

I'm just a victim
Of unfortunate circumstance
And this was my choice
So shit, well I'll be damned

And I got to stop dwelling on
What I could have had
All the times I could of-
Oh I just want to-

Get off the island
And swim back to shore
Girl, I don't think I could last here one second longer
‘Cause in these waters, I'm done for

Now give me one good reason to stay here at all
When the fee is too big, our apartment's too small
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger

I just can't' stay here any longer, help
I just can't stay here any longer, help
I just can't

And maybe, one day
(Get me off the island) from your sand I'll float away
(Get me off the island) and never see you around again
(Get me off the island) island

Get of the

Get off the island
And swim back to shore
Girl, I don't think I could last here one second longer
‘Cause in these waters, I'm done for

Now give me one good reason to stay here at all
When the fee is too big, our apartment's too small

Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger
Where's my life saver
When I'm screaming danger

I'm screaming danger
Screaming danger
Screaming danger (get me off the island)

All comments from YouTube:

Josh Cureton Music

8y↑120

It's bands like Coheed that restore my faith not only in humanity but in the entire music scene, especially rock. Keep doing what you do guys, you're a damn phenomenal band.

kush Kush

3y↑1

Amen.

Captain Maxwell Mcfregs

I love to be that guy on a 6 year old comment, but isn't faith in humanity a taller order than faith in the music industry?

Halfsquatch

8y↑68

Just when I thought I couldn't like Coheed and Cambria anymore than I do, I get surprised. I love this band.

NosyEye

8y↑157

Did not see that ending coming.
Also, 10/10 for Batman beating a squirrel and a tiger.

YouTube Comment Poster

Lol

ZephyrNocturne

They had it coming

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ZaCloud Gaming (she-her)

8y↑36

Nice song, nice video. I like how "human" you made Batman (doing things we all do, including spraying fragrance in the bathroom, lol). The feelings were vivid, things we could relate to, told by body language and good camera work. And I love the message: Differences should be respected, and love should conquer hate or misunderstanding. :)

Truckboy555

8y↑25

that batman vs superman scene is better than the actual movie

Sharna J

8y↑50

This was beautiful. "Where's my lifesaver when I'm screaming danger", is a great saying for the history of Bats and Supes. In the comics they're always there for each other when they need help (and neither of them ask for it, the other is just there) from issue 20 of Batman: "...that man right there...he's one of the closest friends I have. He's here tonight because he wanted to help me get through...something. He's here because he cares."

and in Batman/Superman issue 18: Superman is getting referred to Batman "the one who understands you the best. The one you'll miss more than any other..."

Although they aren't canon, their love certainly surpasses just regular friendship, in issue 15 of Superman/Batman Supes calls Batman "his life."

"Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, I love it!" - Lex

Sharna J

+Listen To My Playlist thank you for recommending this song! Although, I'm not a fan of that relationship, the song is a good one! I'm more curious about how the relationship between Lex Luthor and Superman will be shown.

Tom Cyr

I always heard it as Light Saber, yours makes more sense I guess. But these dudes is trippy so maybe he needed a Light Saber. Anyways, that's all!

Dezputtyranger

39w

Coheed and Cambria has always been one of my favorite bands of all time they are so wonderful and such beautiful music and stories keep up the wonderful work

J-Ryze

8y↑34

Artful music & visual storytelling. Extremely well done. Thank you for this.

Hannah

2y↑4

GIVE US ANOTHER HIT FOR THE 2020'S WE NEED IT

saimiin

8y↑17

First time watching the video and found it very satisfying that when saying, "Now Kiss" it actually happens. Best Moment of My Life

Yuli

3y↑1

SAME I SAID IT TOO AND THEY DID 😭

Ruth Solorio Oceguera

8y↑14

That was completely brilliant! I totally didn't expect that ending! 😘

Paula Douglass

8y↑9

The best band on any planet....ever! I am so excited to see them for the third time!!
This time with my daughter, in dallas, on her 14th birthday!!!! Her 1st concert!

Wesley

8y↑73

I didn't see it coming, but when it happened I was pleasantly surprised!! I think I've found my new favorite music video!

Phantom42

+Kelsey Tucker (MelchiorFlyer) Don't buzzfeed this amazing video!

LevityMire

+Warrka4 Emmmmmm.......what????

Phantom42

8y↑6

LevityMire His first sentence sounds like the title to a buzzfeed article. "I didn't see it coming, but when it happened I was pleasantly surprised!"

Lance Allen

8y↑1

its garbage

MrGundam0083

i have noticed that a lot of people hate on this album..And this entire album is fantastic i love every track on it. Coheed is one of those bands you find and your hooked every album every track crafted with MUCH TALENT AND LOVE..I appreciate all the music these guys have put out over the years. Was finally going to get to see them live then covid hit ..There just a handful of groups i feel this connection with..Hope the band has a great 2021

Dutch Storyline Gaming

3y↑1

LOVE RULES THE WORLD 🤘 Coheend and Cambria rules the music world 🤘🤘 Greetings from the Netherlands

caitlin ت

im really surprised at the lack of views on this so im basically going to send the link to all my friends so they can experience the really good feeling i felt when i watched this. kudos to one of my favorite childhood bands. you guys always have my support :^)

DraptorRonin

47w

This is probably one the best music videos I’ve seen in a long time.

Dan Balaska

8y↑1

I fucking love Coheed and Cambria, like forreal I've loved this band since Turbine Blade and then when you guys Ascension and Descension those albums spoke to me on a whole new level that only certain songs can do. Keep up the great work guys!! :D

yashernan

8y↑15

Coheed and Cambria knows how to make me happy. :)

Josh S

3y↑2

This is such a wonderfully wholesome and heart warming video that it nearly makes me cry. And that ending. Society needs this kind of stuff so badly.

ZephyrNocturne

4y↑4

OH MY GOD IM FANGIRLING OVER HERE I LOVE THIS SO MUCH ITS BEAUTIFUL COHEED AND CAMBRIA FOREVER!!!! 😊❤️

buckleyismyhero

8y↑12

Hell yeah Coheed!!! This makes me appreciate them even more!

Avis Quinn

8y↑53

I...did not see that ending coming. Awesome.

Awesnap

8y↑27

When people scream for help they yell "Superman!"

When Superman screams for help he yells "Batman!"

jamaicanjuice123

8y↑10

The song and the video worked together to hit me right in the feels

Rodrigo the Happy Dog

Great video, fantastic song. You guys are seriously talented.

Eppielicious

8y↑1

This song always makes me tear up, but this video really gets me. Love it.

MakkiRei

8y↑1

As if this wasn't already my favorite song from this album, this kick ass video comes out. Honestly after listening to Coheed for over 10 years they never get old. Their imagination and artistry blows me away.

Jack Marlow

My favorite album ever from them & I remember getting the cd a few days before Christmas

Chloe Taylor

8y↑5

My jaw DROPPED that ending was SO FUCKING AWESOME! Keep up the good work dudes!!!

Wicked Eyz

34w

such an underrated piece of art

Rob's Mental Playground

Everything Coheed creates is beautiful.

john whitfield

6y↑2

i always liked the song, but watching the video and hearing the story behind it makes the song brilliant. superb video

Fredd

5y↑1

The words sucks sometimes, but Coheed videos always bring a bit of joy amongst the bad times :)

ThunderMuhffin

5y↑1

HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE VIEWS ❤

Joseph Raymer

Way better than the other video. I like videos with a narrative. Plus the ending is just adorable.

shon x

8y↑7

This is the cutest thing I've seen in awhile. Even if they didn't end up kissing and hugged instead, the entire idea of this video was absolutely adorable. <3

Mina CrayCray

8y↑446

If that ending isn't in Batman vs Superman I will ask for a refund.

EllieBonBon

8y↑1

Same

tmo1138

Silent Navi " this world will do just fine."

Keep telling yourself that "dude"..

PeriWinkle

8y↑5

+tmo1138 The cringe levels are high in this area..

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NoVaK

8y↑50

Watched it twice.
Cried twice.
Let's go for round 3! Haha!

RHfilm

8y↑6

+Stevie Knox Don't even acknowledge it, just report it.

ExplodingButton

Wow, the ending to that video was certainly unexpected! This is a really good song.

Arianne

8y↑1

Favorite song off the album, glad it got a video!

Rubén Gabriel Hernández

8y↑1

Literally and forever, this band is my hero.

Ken Brown

It's near the end of Summer 2020 and this song and video made me Smile. Needed that.

Bobby Bradbury

8y↑1

Fucking amazing song and a fucking beautiful music video! Coheed always delivers the goods

Sandra Castaneda

8y↑1

Omg this is beyond amazing
CoheedAndCambria forever!!!!!

TheKleeto

Love the new video, keep on being awesome Coheed!!!

Spook Lord

8y↑1

This is absolutely adorable! I love it :)

Sabrina Ripperger

7y↑1

That was beautiful!!! Another epic video from the GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!

S J

8y↑149

Batman and Superman teaming up against furries? I'm 100% down for that! Still a better love story that Twilight!

YouTube Comment Poster

7y↑1

Ugh, furries disgust me.

the bloodbath

7y↑1

(enter stupid edgy comment here) !

Alex Boss

8y↑3

I think that... this is awesome.
I love Coheed And Cambria :D

Dudelicious

8y↑1

One of the best music videos of all time

katie_incredible

8y↑1

That was so absurd and so awesome. I love you guys! Keep it up!

Kikon

well, that ending was the last thing i expected to see lol, this song is amazing i listen to it every single day

PATCHESZ

7y↑2

Awesome twist. Great video and song from such an under rated band.

Ryan Brooks

I couldn't have loved this video more. Ty Coheed <3

kush Kush

2y↑1

If i need to be happier and inspired Coheed is what i heed.

J M

8y↑2

This was so silly and cute, it made my heart ache too! What a sweet and fitting video!

GGLezt TV

2y↑2

DannE

4y↑2

I remember when he sung this to kindergarteners. It made my day.

Decisicious Eager

6y↑5

as a bisexual i approve, also thank you coheed.

anon

8y↑3

the ending shocked me, as it has a lot of people in the comment section. and I think that is awesome that one video can highlight how something as simple as two guys kissing can be so uncommon in modern media. beyond that, the song is damn good and the video fits well.

Felix F

8y↑1

I gave this ending an applause.

Exineris LP

Oh my god, I loved that ending so much!

Elisha Rush

8y↑1

Bless you Coheed. I adore this.

Jay m

One of best bands ever reminds me of friend that left too soon.

J C

8y↑1

This is awesome. Last time I heard them was back in 2003

Victória Reis

8y↑7

Que liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiindo <3

D_Sin

Love it

David Wiercinski

Damn just damn. This got the feels flowing.

Ross Irvco

I can’t wait for the new album

Cam

At first this video had me confused. Then I watched it a couple more times and began to understand the meaning. Amazing video.

Stan Static

7y↑1

Woah, that ending was spectacular! Didn't expect that at all.

Christburner

Josh Eppard, you are my favorite drummer to watch. You fucking killed it at Brooklyn Bowl. So glad i decided to go. looking forward to the next Coheed show

Mike Bechtel

8y↑1

OK, this was just hilarious!! Didn't see the end coming, but had tears laughing so hard! Awesome work! I will never look at Batman and Superman the same again....

The Sloth.

8y↑11

This is beautifully shot

genky37

8y↑1

I love this so much

Zan Azoth

8y↑23

Makes me sad to know that the are in fact some fans of this brilliant band that are still living in older times.
I thought this was great.

Brendan Kelly

Great ending. Well done guys

Blackstone

love this song

JewelKnightJess

8y↑50

The video we deserve.

BlackOtterTeam

8y↑5

Holy Shit Guys! That was really well done!

amyloudotcom

i am well and truly hooked on this song <3

Jon Solomon

I love it so much

Geek Kandy

Awesome Video! Loved it.

Nerdy Metal Gent

8y↑1

This new music video makes me all giddy :3. Great job!

Martin Rivera

Super Cool. Loved the video and the unexpected ending.

Bree

3y↑1

Beautiful

Adie Stone

8y↑5

Well that was unexpected but brilliant!

Hayden Fletcher

8y↑120

I hope this is how Superman V Batman really ends

NosyEye

8y↑13

+Hayden Fletcher Plot twist of the year

Devil Hunter Radio

8y↑2

I'm okay with this prospect.

Carlyle Wilde

8y↑5

Sweetest ending ever!! Feel good video of the year. Thanks! One Love.

axel boström

Oh man that was beautiful!

MA JAJA

I like this ending!good song ^-^

applejacksalex x

this is beautiful.

WerewolfELG2

I like it I like the original better but this is funny and nice too

YouTube Comment Poster

Claudio is such a genius.

ΑΠΣΙ 2019

8y↑1

Beautiful video, simply beautiful...

Nameless

i want to live in a place where everybody wears a costume. If everybody's in costume, you know they have a story as to how they started wearing it.

M G

Honestly, this band is so healing... I started listening to rock because it is what men "do"... I stuck with Coheed through all of my hyper masculine years then I found my fem side. I quickly switched genres because honestly... Fem music is guess what, better for fems. This band though, makes me so happy, thank you for not using gay as a joke but something serious. When I was in the Army, I defended my fellow man not just because we were homies, but because I was madly in love with most. I thank this band so much. Keep doing what you do and I will support you until I DIE!!!