Coma Is Over
Sunrise Lyrics


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Awake and alert I dare
To struggle until I am free
What once we were
What I still can be

Coma is over, I am not yours anymore
Coma is over, I am like never before
A pill to swallow, a carrot and a stick
Thumbs up for the strong, thumbs down for the weak

Self determined I dare
To struggle till the last day
To live for what I still care
Not the shit I'm supposed to play

Coma is over, I am not yours anymore
Coma is over, I am like never before

A pill to swallow, a carrot and a stick
Thumbs up for the strong, thumbs down for the weak

Coma is over
Coma is over
Coma is over
I am not yours anymore

Coma is over
Coma is over
Coma is over
I am like never before





A pill to swallow, a carrot and a stick
Thumbs up for the strong, thumbs down for the weak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sunrise's song "Coma Is Over" deal with themes of resurrection and liberation. The main theme of the song is the emergence of the individual from a state of submission or captivity. The line "Coma is over, I am not yours anymore" suggests that the singer has broken out of a situation in which they were not in control of their life. The song encourages the listener to fight against the forces that would hold them down and to strive for self-determination.


The lyrics speak of the struggle and perseverance that the singer has gone through to be free from oppression. The line "a pill to swallow, a carrot and a stick" refers to the various methods used to control people, whether through drugs or incentives. The reference to "thumbs up for the strong, thumbs down for the weak" is an allusion to the Roman practice of using this gesture to decide the fate of a defeated gladiator. The imagery emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world the singer has escaped from.


The overall message of the song is one of hope and strength. The singer has emerged from a state of submission and is now free to be who they truly are. The song encourages listeners to fight against the forces that would hold them down and to never give up on their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Awake and alert I dare
I am conscious and daring to take action


To struggle until I am free
I will fight until I am liberated


What once we were
Reflecting on the past


What I still can be
Believing in future possibilities


Coma is over, I am not yours anymore
I have overcome my unconscious state and will not be under your control


Coma is over, I am like never before
I have emerged from my coma transformed


A pill to swallow, a carrot and a stick
The use of rewards and punishments to manipulate behavior


Thumbs up for the strong, thumbs down for the weak
The strong are rewarded, while the weak are punished


Self determined I dare
I am motivated by my own determination


To struggle till the last day
I will persist in my efforts until the end of my life


To live for what I still care
I will focus on what truly matters to me


Not the shit I'm supposed to play
I will not conform to societal expectations


Coma is over
I have regained consciousness


I am not yours anymore
I am free from your control


Coma is over
I have overcome my unconscious state


I am like never before
I have transformed


A pill to swallow, a carrot and a stick
The use of rewards and punishments to manipulate behavior


Thumbs up for the strong, thumbs down for the weak
The strong are rewarded, while the weak are punished




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