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.

Wake Up
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics

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I'm going to ride this plane out of your life again
I wish that I could stay, but you argue
More than this, I wish you could have seen my face
In backseats staring out of the window

I'll do anything for you
Kill anyone for you
So leave yourself intact

Because I will be coming back
In the phrase to cut these lips
I love you

The morning will come in the press of every kiss
With your head upon my chest
Where I will annoy you with every waking breath
Until you decide to wake up

I've earned through hope and faith
All the curves around your face
That I'm the one you'll hold forever
If morning never comes
For either one of us
And this I pray to you, wherever

I'll do anything for you
This story is for you
Because I'll do anything for you
Anything you want me to for you
Kill anyone for you
So leave yourself intact
Because I won't be coming back
In a phrase to cut these lips
I loved you

The morning will come in the press of every kiss
With your head upon my chest
Where I will annoy you with every waking breath
Until you decide to wake up

The morning will come in the press of every kiss
With your head upon my chest

Where I will annoy you with every waking breath
Until you decide to wake up

Overall Meaning

Coheed and Cambria's "Wake Up" is a love song that revolves around two lovers rekindling their relationship after a long absence from each other. The lyrics speak to the desire of the singer to "ride a plane out of your life again," but still wanting to stay with the person they love. The frustration is palpable as the singer wishes their lover could "have seen [their] face in backseats staring out of the window."

The song's chorus reveals the depth of the singer's feelings for the person they love. They will do "anything" for them and are willing to "kill anyone" if need be. The urgency in these words stems from how much the singer wants to protect their lover and keep them safe. The repetition of the phrase "I love you" underscores the depth of their commitment.

Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that they've been through a lot to get to where they are now. They have hope and faith that they will be together forever, even if things don't go as planned. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, except this time the singer won't be coming back, revealing the sad reality that sometimes love isn't enough to make things work.

Overall, "Wake Up" is a love song that speaks to the strength of commitment and the lengths one is willing to go for love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm going to ride this plane out of your life again
I'm leaving you again, and this time it'll be for good.

I wish that I could stay, but you argue
I wish I could stay with you, but we argue too much.

More than this, I wish you could have seen my face
I wish you could understand how I feel about you.

In backseats staring out of the window
In the backseat of this plane, I'm staring out the window and thinking about you.

I'll do anything for you
I'm willing to do anything for you.

Kill anyone for you
I'd go to great lengths to protect you.

So leave yourself intact
Don't change who you are.

Because I will be coming back
I'll be back.

In the phrase to cut these lips
I love you so much that it hurts.

I love you
I really love you.

The morning will come in the press of every kiss
Every kiss will be a new beginning.

With your head upon my chest
You'll be safe with me.

Where I will annoy you with every waking breath
I'll be by your side no matter what.

Until you decide to wake up
Until you're ready to face reality.

I've earned through hope and faith
I've earned your trust through hope and faith.

All the curves around your face
I know every inch of you.

That I'm the one you'll hold forever
I'm the one you'll always love.

If morning never comes
Even if tomorrow doesn't come.

For either one of us
For either of us.

And this I pray to you, wherever
I'll always be there for you.

This story is for you
This song is dedicated to you.

Anything you want me to for you
I'll do whatever you ask.

Because I won't be coming back
I'm not going to give up on you, but if you don't want me, I won't come back.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Claudio Sanchez, Joshua Eppard, Michael Todd, Travis Stever

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@cam9837

8y↑87

Lyrics:

I'm going to ride this plane
Out of your life again
I wish that I could stay, but you argue
More than this I wish
You could've seen my face
In backseat staring out the window

I'll do anything for you,
Kill anyone for you

So leave yourself intact
'Cause I will be coming back
In a phrase to cut these lips,
I love you

The morning will come
In the press of every kiss
With your head upon my chest
Where I will annoy you
With every waking breath
Until you decide to wake up

I've earned through hope and faith
The curves around your face
That I'm the one you'll hold forever
If morning never comes for either one of us,
Then this I pray to you wherever

I'll do anything for you
This story is for you
('Cause I'd do anything you want me to for you)
I'll do anything for you,
Kill anyone for you

So leave yourself intact
'Cause I won't be coming back.
In a phrase to cut these lips,
I loved you...

The morning will come
In the press of every kiss
With your head upon my chest
Where I will annoy you
With every waking breath
Until you decide to wake up

The morning will come
In the press of every kiss
With your head upon my chest
Where I will annoy you
With every waking breath
'Til you decide to wake up....

All comments from YouTube:

@jeromepauljumaquio7270

1y↑53

2023 who's still listening to this master piece? 🥰

@thecraftylass6911

17w↑1

me
I am

@CH-ru6rv

16w↑4

2024 as of today 🎉

@natashadannar7411

16w↑1

❤

@holtsmith6020

15w↑1

2024 actually.

@tapirumichael8866

14w↑1

2024

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@bigalcore

6y↑12

I lost my wife to cancer 6 months ago . This was our song . Caught me in the feels tonight.

@CazzyBlack

2y↑58

Listening to the piano version brought me back here for the 1000th time. I won't ever tire of it <3

@evanprice1122

Same!

@owwsdingatlaga8633

Lets not tire out 💯❤️

@margenerianmacob9610

2y↑1

@cazzy black im playing it every day like i contributed 1000 views on this hahaha

@chrishollandsworth6700

I just did the same thing. Lol

@nicoleian909

4y↑166

2020 and I'm still here, this is so painful.

@kyrienjake4940

4y↑3

just like old times

@chaocrawl

4y↑3

its been a long fucking time everything will be ok

@nope4430

4y↑3

When I remember most of the things I forgot back then, i come back to this song

@jonathansango7138

4y↑1

😣

@jaypeepatinga8668

3y↑2

2021 bruh </3 very beautiful

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@mikeybutler4656

10y↑16

I live in a different town then my girl friend and she always takes the train to come see me. And we will have an amazing day doing absolutely anything. Then at the end of the day as she gets back on the train and is pulling away from the station, I play this song and cry like a little baby on the platform. Thanks Claudio for such an amazing song.

@mariamartinez-cb6zw

aww. my boyfriend lives like 6 hours away from me.

@arianaandromeda

2y↑21

The song that lead to the first conversation I had with my now husband. Playing it for our new baby at the moment : )

@vereniza

I am wide awake, 2024❤🎉😊! Anyone listening?

@justincarlo35

2024 and still listening to this!

@ulli.7054

8y↑119

"Im gonna ride this plane, out of your life again.."

This hit me right on the face and it hurts so much.

@leevinson

7y↑3

Be strong Ulli...I hope time heals the hurt

@ulli.7054

7y↑2

L Vinson Yeah, thanks man

@drespinosa

7y↑1

youre like 14 its gonna be ok

@ulli.7054

7y↑2

Andres E sorry but im 20

@raymondmembrebe7908

7y↑1

ayos lng yan magiging ok k din.. ;)

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@macyeades403

10y↑82

I'm dating a guy in the marines and he's stationed 14 hours away from me. He came to see me over Christmas break, and the last night he was here, he told me this song reminds him of us. We just listened to it and cried. Sappy as it sounds, every time I hear this song, I want to cry because it reminds me of us.

@bigmac9013

6y↑5

Me and my wife got married to this song Nearly 10 years ago. She planned the whole wedding whilst I was serving in Afghanistan. She dome a brilliant job.

@unclecreed2986

6y↑7

Did it work out?

@hifellowhumans8393

6y↑1

Macy Reiff Aww. I wish you guys the best. This is one of my favorite songs too.

@willquick5090

Well the second part is about him getting over the girl. So D: uh. "I loved you"

@zagorith14

5y↑2

@@willquick5090 Every song has a different meaning depending on who listens to it. That maybe what it means to Claudio, but not necessarily to Macy or Ben.

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@edgarsambo4889

3y↑1

12 hours liste music,, with sexy time,, and she chose to break a heart.. such a memory , cant remember to forget..

@j.r.stewart353

8y↑120

Claudio's voice got me through some rough times and sleepless nights. I'm not trying to come off as dramatic at all, I'm just being honest. I've been through hell the last couple of weeks, and this song just got me through.

@dontcuffme

this is very sweet

@katecooper3410

It's gotten me past my 1st love. I'll spare you the details on it cuz it's depressing ad hell.

@Rontoebes

I hope things have gotten better. I find myself in the same boat you were in 2 years ago.

@AshleyLeafstedt

14y↑10

This song is truly beautiful. It's the type of love that you would kill for, and the type of love that would never annoy you. I can't help but sigh with this song comes on. It shows true passions for another human being, something that is so hard to find these days.

@iamdancer

Like your face..I agree

@alexhaag599

10y↑39

I could listen to this band forever and never get bored..

@arjenmatusalem7684

15w

2024 who's still listening to this❤

@user-ze6pe1bu1b

35w

damn! Still love dis song! brings back memories of my High school days esp. the girl i used to sing dis song to her!

@darkzero0805

11y↑17

Bro, I know it's been 6 years now, and, by now, I should have been able to move on, but the pain of losing you is so deep. Until today, when I see myself in the mirror, I see you, smiling, proud of me, but I know that I will never know if you feel such for me. I can only wish that you're happy where ever you are right now. I wish I could've at least told you how much I love you before you left. I only I knew that that was the last day. I love you so much, and I'll see you, when the time is ripe.

@MonikadeVilette

11y↑19

This song has been melting my heart since the first day I heard it. Amazing lyrics, beautiful voice and music, just so damn perfect

@JamesOKlippel

4y↑28

This song has always been so important to me since I first heard it when I was like 13. Everything about it... so emotional, so beautiful. Some of my favorite music too

@annamcintosh1832

8y↑23

All these years and this song still brings me to tears.

@rockinsyd169

10y↑22

I am going to walk down the isle to this song. <3

@hiilikeyourbeard

this was my buddies wedding song. so rad

@asharkey3

9y↑1

My wife and I did this. Had a friend play it, great guitarist.

@Claudefather

This was our 2nd song at our first dance

@RadddahTat

10y↑107

First time i heard this in 5 years, caught the feels hard

@jakesullivan1490

RadddahTat Such an amazing and powerful song for sure.

@Jrpaez82

11y↑1

My baby dedicated this to me as she boarded her plane until I see her again in a few weeks ... Love you baby...

@CalixaCal

20w

Damn... This song... Beautiful.

@alizzz4394

4y↑36

2020 and still loving this song. Never gets old. 🙌

@_baller

5y↑8

This reminds me of college days, 2006, greatly anticipating this album release I think I even got it on pre release, and would listen to it in my dorm... After graduating college it's been hell in comparison, so when I put this on I just remember the sweet ol' days and nearly fantasize for those days to come back, little sweet little sad, nostalgia..

@king-ironimuscolbert6392

12y

a broken heart a shattered life i miss her so much.....

@boredtv69420

4y↑7

Damn when i hear this nostalgia kicks in i remember the days when me and my highschool friends use to jam this in our room when our teacher is not there yet and specially when you play this after your highschool girlfriend broke up with you. And now im 24 and i dont have any news to them i remember few but your highschool friends is different in your friends now miss you guys

@RenaiTsuboku

6y↑3

This was the first song I heard when my grandmother passed away in October 2010. Even now, I still tear up when I hear it.

@sarahmorton9164

6y↑2

This was my very first love and my song.. He sang it to me and I just cried..it was our song ever since. I still remember that day. It's been years and I'll never forget it. I still catch feels when I hear this song..

@MaryJoyValdez

2y↑2

"I'd do anything for you, kill anyone for you." I remember I was in grade school when I first heard the lyrics I was like 👀 whyyy hahaha

@S281GT

3y↑4

My ex adores coheed. Never really was into them much. I found this song today. If you see this by some miracle see this , im sorry i cant be just your friend. I love you so fucking much it hurts me every day 😞. Maybe one day we shall date again

@alyzzamaebalagot6288

8y↑187

it's 2016 and I'm still listening to this ❤️

@MrMaterade

8y↑2

sameurai

@elisenicole6043

8y↑1

same

@NZeiram

8y↑2

who giives a shit

@herlonjesscarismapanganoro4273

8y↑1

Alyzza balagot same here hahaha

@dexterpen6201

7y↑4

me too!

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@matthewalmacen9124

21w

Until today still one of the best song..

@user-ez9ev6ev6l

42w

Hits different and remembers a particular person

@rmramos.

5y↑32

Wake up!!! Guys!!

Any one 2019?!!!

@ashleyroncalli3667

8y↑6

This song is for my first and only real love. He overdosed and a few days after his death I was sittin in my living room depressed as fuck my phone was sittin next to me on the couch with the screen locked no music playing or anything and then out of no where pandora turned on and played this song for me. The first time I met him he was wearing a coheed shirt and that's when I knew we were meant for each other. This songs always floods me with old memories of him. It always makes me feel like he's around when I listen to it. He used to wake up to me cuddled up on his chest and he would just watch me sleep. This will be my favorite song til the day I die and get to see him again.

@samuelelkins8099

Thats amazing I too jave had experiences that make me wonder, Im so grateful for everything and everyone that has touched me.

@matianderson9959

+Samuel Elkins dude that's beautiful xx

@tluna4606

22w

Every morning I wake up to this song "and this I pray to you wherever"

@dolliberate

I’m still here in March 2024. 😂❤

@MrDOMINIX17

9y↑7

it so nice to spent 3 minutes and 37 seconds of my life just to here this song

@sourceeee

9y↑4

i was literally just finding random songs on youtube until i stumbled upon this one

i literally paused every movement in me and listened... dear God the melody is beautiful

@robertvillar7834

4y↑1

Slow danced with my wife to this song in 2014. And lost her I got her back 3 weeks ago after. A year apart and its like we fell back in love like the first time we met indescribable

@robertvillar7834

And I lost her again

@richardpabillon7818

this is the one of my favorite song ever .. coheed and cambria plss come here in philipines ....

@soulkids01

richard pabillon nagpunta na sila sa pinas nung pulp summer slam

@subgraf

13y↑18

"I'll kill anyone for you"... sweetest lyrics... ever.

@KimArevalo

8y↑22

Too much memories from this song. 2016 and this is still my favorite song. :)

@papampamikaw9465

Mahal parin kita

@jeffalmighty4733

17w

END OF 2023 AND I'M STILL LISTENING TO THIS MASTERPIECE.

@Redsmoke98

I haven't listen to this song in years its a smooth song

@lisa13mn

6y↑11

This was my alarm. It would ring at 6:15 AM everytime I was at my boyfriend's house and I'd never get up because I loved how warm his arms were. I loved that man and this song always reminds me of how cruelly he walked out of my life, how quickly my dreams and feelings were crushed because of a simple miscommunication.

@zagorith14

I knew a couple girls that had their bf's do the same shit. One left her on her birthday and the other on Valentine's day. I had a thing for the latter. I was getting ready to ask her out, only to shortly before find out she went back to her pos ex. It was devastating. You have my sympathy. The pain is immense but it'll pass. No matter how much it feels like the opposite is true. Then again, it's been at least 11 months. It's probably passed.

@dikat28

10y↑5

I've been single my whole life. Why am I crying over this song?

@awesome25753

10y↑12

Because you've been single your whole life

@dikat28

10y↑1

John Doe Good point.

@-Karnage

John Doe lmao!

@VidmanBarca89

11y

Feel the same way..Every time i hear this song i tear up a little.

@joanemerzenbarrinuevo2701

3y↑2

memories flash back.. my bestfriend introduce me this band.. hooked eversince.. to many years past.. but the feeling hearing this song.. lingers.

@LittleDeadGirl19

4y↑4

Mine and my mom's song since I was about 8 years old. Will absolutely be included in my wedding list for her .

@tyrionnaveel7272

9y↑4

I miss my mom every time I listen to this song

@FastCarsLoudMusic

11y

These are the kinds of songs that perpetuate teenage angst.

@euniceluague7337

3y↑2

I almost forgot about this song until I accidentally looked up my old FB account archives 😭

I used to sing this song to my boyfriend who's now the father of my kids 🥺

@katrinabamba2721

6y↑6

Still listening in 2018 for the nostalgia 💕 I listened to this through my middle school years & it’s become like a lullaby to my little one.

@theo6741

11y↑23

This song is actually about Coheed's love for Cambria and the fact that they can't fall in love at the risk of jeopardizing their mission.

@takitonmaru

absolutely true

@Rock-bb8pq

3y↑1

Ok but like Coheed died at the end of sstb

@jegaco5739

13w

Guitar killer band no one can replace...

@maplesyrup522

12y

Same here. Been listening to this song for 4 years now and it's like rediscovering it. It's wonderful.

@Todayyoufoundout

3y↑4

I used to sing this to my ex, because we were star crossed lovers. We both knew it would never work. Saddest realization of my life 😥

@partypossumed

13y↑13

He played this alone at the concert I went to a while ago. SO amazing...everyone pulled out lighters. Nothing more powerful than a huge room of people understanding the meaning of a song and saying the words in unison. Absolutely mind blowing.

@onielasd

Backseat starting out of the window .... slickest ride ever

@jamesmundinger

11y

don't we all wish that about the truly one good thing weve had in our life

@ryujitakasu8349

8y↑4

brings back memories...

when i was 14.. every time i stay up late to play games, watch anime and talk to people. This song... every time.. this song is just beautiful.. it makes me smile...

@lederping

12y↑5

Man the nostalgia. I love this song so much D:

@xCosmicJellyfishx

19w

It's 2075, who's still rocking out to this classic!?

@manicmelodiez

22w

brings me back to 7th grade at my friends cabin - I just ignored them for a while so I could listen to this with both earbuds in and just look at the lake - right after I broke up with my GF Amanda, lol oh for the love of the simpler times. 28 now, can't believe this came out 15 years ago...

@AlyssadianneSArceo

8y↑53

it feels like I'm 14y.o again... love this!

@kennyjose7217

Hello still der,?=)

@jaspermulleta2869

Same mam!

@JulianSheesh

love you too

@johnd6reaper34

Same

@cam9837

8y↑87

@reidismaedidulo1920

2017 is coming... still... love this song so much...

@MoonChildRain

11y

ah..... this song is so famous when it comes to having a reverie about an ex. . . my ex once showed me this beautiful song. Ever since then, it havent left my head...god... i miss my ex... this song keeps the memories alive because now we dont speak anymore.... </3 i miss you muse...

@leilow5701

4y↑3

I really like this song..
I've dedicated this song to my first love .. i really miss her..
I hope that you are happy rightnow with my friend.

@aliciaking4590

10y↑3

I love this song and the love of my life sang it to me all the time god I miss him and can't wait to see him again

@geovannyalvarez8188

21 now, and it still takes me back to when I had her.

@andersonmendoza3934

40w

2023 still refreshing ♥️

@ShnickEnHiken

8y↑266

this was my wedding song.

@FrankGable

8y↑5

Same

@sebastianroblesmusic

8y↑3

No way. Thats awesome

@kenyahiguchi7707

7y↑32

Nick Brunner you do realize this is a break up song right..?

@MarioLamRedRebel

7y↑1

Nick Brunner life is about love & lost love, safe and work the love of youre life.

@spencermathews5936

7y↑8

This was the song my wife and I had our first dance to!

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@loucoleman9731

10y↑7

I resently lost a girl i loved..... this was over drugs she just can get it right. I love you dawn.

@laksoysoy

10y↑3

smh,sorry to hear that man

@jonathonsteed7282

10y↑1

God i know how that feels... im sorry for that happening to you.

@willquick5090

Same man. But watching her do that to herself is really something unwatchable. It had to be done.

@jeanetramirez7590

1y↑1

When im sad..i listen to this song ❤️

@morgancoggeshall657

3y↑1

My best friend got married yesterday and this was their first dance song as a married couple fucking beautiful

@Magncheese97

12y↑3

I bawl every time I hear this song. It reminds me of him. I think of him and everything we could've and would've had if he hadn't left. "Leave yourself intact, cause I won't be coming back, in a phrase to cut these lips, I love you" I lose it every time. The last time I saw him, his last words to me were, "Maggie, you're beautiful and I love you." It hurts more every day. Taylor, I wish you could have seen my face in the backseat, staring out the window. I wish you were here. I love you. 1-14-11

@sioty13

8y↑8

whoever uploaded this 8 years ago. hes a hero. :)

@anthonylombardi4067

I actually uploaded this song so I could put it on my MySpace. Back in the day.

@sioty13

+Anthony Lombardi well thank you for the memories anyways sir. :D

@marcosrojano8825

31w

man..this song..luv it..15 years ago...that was the time i felt really loved and appreciated by someone...
. and that someone is the mother of my 15 year old son now..

@TheMhaui007

12y↑1

I've earned through hope and faith On the curves around your face That I'm the one you'll hold forever If morning never comes for either one of us Then this I pray to you wherever ♫ ♫ ♫

@winm.tanotan987

5y↑42

2019 music. Who's listening

@moonbot7613

win m. tanotan me and I think it’s my puppies song to me

@hackmanfool

April 2020 still great

@MsHopelesslyDope

10y↑7

This song is so special to me, I love it so much.

I loved him.

@siegegamil2153

this song always reminds me to someone i am waiting for so long i love you charles always take good care of yourself

@aivic19

Brings back all the momories 💔

@1999jenelatedvamp

11y↑5

this song makes me cry, i love it so much

@bulletproofbrides6269

12y↑3

I always listen to this song whenever I wake up in the morning :)

@denebgianan7691

3y↑2

I heard this song way back in 2010 when I was 1st year college.. and I really love this song for the very first time that I heard it..

@InconditeQuidam

11y↑2

I can listen to this song a million times in a row and I'll still love it.

@redhawk77

9y↑7

I hope she'll wake up soon. I'm so close to my bliss and I feel like I can have a chance again.

@jeanoperania4293

6y↑6

ex sent me a link to this. sweet at first then came the part, "so leave yourself intact, coz I won't be coming back" lol

@joanperez3918

He made me listen to this song in 2010, this has been my favorite song ever since.

@crazyausable

12y

only a real man would cry to this song!

@charisdcdgmn

6y↑8

January 2018 and still one of my most favorite songs of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ysabelle009yab7

Meee to

@mariaadriana6973

8y↑7

this song reminds me everytime i wait for my love to wake up. loving this song then and now. 💕💕💕💕

@elusivelily

26w

To someone who introduced me to this song, thank you for making me realize how love can feel so perfect and painful at the same time, that there is some kind of love that gives total happiness but best to just let go in the future. Thank you and I love you for whatever its worth.

@mtylerv7515

2y↑1

Laying in my bed crying right now.

@whoogh

11y↑6

Oh, I did. It says in the second verse: Instead of saying "I love you" he says "I loved you" and he says "I won't be coming back". He wants her to 'wake up' and realize that they'll never see eachother again. It's sad, but true.