Coda
Spike & Buffy Lyrics
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I touch the fire and it freezes me
I look into it and it's black
This isn't real
But I just want to feel...
Spike:
I died so many years ago
Group:
Where do we go from here
In the song "Coda" from the television show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Buffy and Spike express their inner struggles and desires through their contrasting verses. Buffy begins by acknowledging the paradoxical nature of her relationship with Spike. She compares her attraction to him to touching fire, both freezing and burning her at the same time. She recognizes that their connection is not based on reality but on an intense desire to feel something, even if it is painful.
On the other hand, Spike's verse reflects his longing for Buffy's emotional impact on him. He confesses that he died a long time ago, meaning his life lost its meaning before he met Buffy. However, she has the power to make him feel alive again, despite the fact that he is technically undead. His love for Buffy rejuvenates him and gives him a sense of purpose.
In the chorus, the group asks the broader existential question, "Where do we go from here?" This line reflects not only Buffy and Spike's uncertain relationship but also their individual journeys in life. They are both searching for direction and meaning, unsure of what the future holds for them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Coda" delve into the complex emotional dynamics between Buffy and Spike, exploring themes of longing, pain, and the quest for purpose.
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@bunny_0288
I love how Spike catches himself and just leaves. He's so iconic lol
@BrianGates06
So good!
@brandoncolon3047
Also notice giles,s almost sarcastic nod and shrug when he starts singing
@cerrisdoesart2395
I grew up with this then it went off netflix so... this is the only place to watch it from. I honestly think I was less then five when I started watching this. It's the staple of my childhood.
@brandoncolon3047
@@cerrisdoesart2395 look for it on dvd maybe?
@cerrisdoesart2395
@@brandoncolon3047 Eh, maybe. But don't judge me for this but I think I may already have it in the basement. I used to have it. Now I honestly don't know. Haven't seen all seven season dvds in a while.
@Rambo9700
Spike when he realises he no longer needs to sing and just buggers off, terrific actor. Classic. This series was so epic.
@craigwoodward8455
This episode was pure genius. He could have made it a fun little filler episode with singing, but instead, joss whedon made it a pinnacle episode. not only did he fracture the entire relationship of willow and terra, but he also broke their friendship in buffy dropping the heaven bombshell. And he established a new relationship that had only been blossoming before with buffy and spike. even his use of music was fantastic. in the second to last song, where buffy sings about heaven, the cords are disjointed and the song is erratic, like she's trying to force the happy parts in, only for the sad parts to be drawn out. and when she sings the word 'heaven', its a broken cord, and the note itself drops flat... its broken like buffy is. Perfect accompaniment.
he turned what should have been a filler episode into one of the most important episodes in the entire series.
I fucking love this series.
EDIT: and unlike some shitty directors, he knew who could sing what, and chose their songs according to thgeir personal talents. it would have went terrible if he'd made xander try to sing a love ballad for example.
@112428
He only got the idea after alot of nights of the cast hanging out at his house turned into jam sessions. From that he knew who could sing and came up with the whole thing in about 2 months.
@thecollector75
wow you hit nail on the head there... totally agree with you