Coda
Sarah Michelle Gellar Lyrics
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I look into it and it's black
This isn't real
But I just want to feel
I died so many years ago
You can make me feel
The lyrics "I touch the fire and it freezes me, I look into it and it's black" from Sarah Michelle Gellar and James Marsters's song Coda is a depiction of a person who is searching for a feeling or sensation that they know is not real. It's the sensation of wanting to feel something, even if it's not a positive feeling. This person has been through so much that they died many years ago, and they are looking for someone that can make them feel alive again.
This person is willing to do anything to feel something, even touch the fire that will freeze them but still want to experience the sensation. The last line of the song "Where do we go from here?" suggests that there is no clear direction for this person after experiencing all these feelings. Is this the end or the beginning of a new journey?
Line by Line Meaning
I touch the fire and it freezes me
I attempt to connect with someone or something and it rejects me, causing me to feel frozen or rejected.
I look into it and it's black
Upon further examination, the situation or relationship is dark and hopeless.
This isn't real
The current situation or experience is difficult to believe or accept as truth.
But I just want to feel
Despite the negative reality, I choose to remain in this situation because of the temporary satisfaction it brings.
I died so many years ago
I've experienced so much pain and disappointment in the past that it feels like a part of me has died.
You can make me feel
Despite my emotional numbness, I believe that someone else can awaken my feelings and bring me back to life.
Where do we go from here?
What direction should we take in this relationship or situation from this point forward?
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Written by: JOSS HILL WHEDON
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