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Comes ( /ˈkoʊmiːz/ KOH-meez), plural comites ( /ˈkɒmɪtiːz/ KOM-i-teez), is the Latin word for companion, either individually or as a member of a collective known as comitatus, especially the suite of a magnate, in some cases large and/or formal enough to have a specific name, such as a cohors amicorum. The word comes derives from com- "with" + ire "go."
Comes was a common epithet or title, added to the name (as Catholicism still does with Jesus and much-venerated saints, such as in Our Lady of Lourdes) for a hero or a divinity, as a way to mark a relationship with another divinity.[citation needed]
On Constantine I's coinage, the emperor is declared comes to Sol Invictus, the "Unconquered Sun" conceived of as a god.
Historically more significant, Comes became a secular title given to trusted (ex-)courtiers and others, as a mark of imperial confidence, developing into a formal rank, deriving from the "Companions" of Alexander the Great and rather equivalent to the Hellenistic Philos (Basilikos) or the paladin title of a Holy Roman Empire knight and a papal official, and therefore the title was retained when one was appointed—often promoted—to a post away from court, often in the field or provincial administration; next, it seemed logical to link it to specific charges calling for an incumbent of high rank, and even to make it part of the official title.
Here comes another day
The bird of prey has finally flown away
I guess I'm doing fine
Though it took me quite a while
Had a hole in my head
Where my thoughts went dead
Had a hole in my heart
That I needed to mend
Couldn't figure out a role to play
I got it all mixed up along the way
That was another day
I'm sorry for the things I've done
I had so many ups and downs
That was, that was, that was yesterday
Here comes, here comes another day
Now that my weary days are done
I feel like telling everyone
Forget about yesterday
Here comes, here comes another day
Now I'm ready to get back in the game
I'm makin' sure the rules are not the same
Do you still want me in your life?
I can't be a man without a wife
Tell me, what do you say?
Here comes another day
I'm sorry for the things I've done
I had so many ups and downs
That was, that was yesterday
Here comes, here comes another day
Now that my weary days are done
I feel like telling everyone
That was, that was yesterday