Chocolate
♪ Snow Patrol Lyrics


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This could be the very minute
I'm aware I'm alive
All these places feel like home

With a name I'd never chosen
I can make my first steps
As a child of twenty-five
This is the straw, final straw in the
Roof of my mouth as I lie to you
Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean
I didn't enjoy it at the time

You're the only thing that I love
Scares me more every day
On my knees I think clearer

Goodness knows I saw it coming
Or at least I'll claim I did
But in truth I'm lost for words

What have I done? It's too late for that
What have I become? Truth is nothing yet





A simple mistake starts the hardest time
I promise I'll do anything you ask, this time

Overall Meaning

The song "Chocolate" by Snow Patrol explores the idea of the singer being aware of their existence and feeling a connection to different places. The opening lines, "This could be the very minute I'm aware I'm alive, all these places feel like home," suggest that the singer is experiencing a moment of realization about their life and surroundings. This newfound awareness is accompanied by a sense of uncertainty, as conveyed by the lines, "With a name I'd never chosen, I can make my first steps as a child of twenty-five."


The following verse deals with the aftermath of a romantic encounter that the singer is struggling to come to terms with. The line "This is the straw, final straw in the roof of my mouth as I lie to you" evokes the feeling of being unable to express oneself honestly, even to someone who we care deeply about. Despite remorse and guilt, the singer acknowledges that they enjoyed the experience at the time, setting up a complex and nuanced relationship with the idea of regret.


Throughout the song, the singer fixates on the person they love, even as they fear the intensity of their feelings for them. The line "You're the only thing that I love, scares me more every day" conveys this idea perfectly. The singer feels a sense of clarity and purpose when they are on their knees, suggesting a spiritual or emotional connection. The final lines of the song suggest a willingness to do whatever it takes to overcome the difficulties they are facing.


Line by Line Meaning

This could be the very minute
Right now, in this moment, I am realizing that I am alive.


I'm aware I'm alive
I feel my own existence and understand that I am living in the present moment.


All these places feel like home
No matter where I am, I feel a sense of familiarity and comfort, as if I belong there.


With a name I'd never chosen
I am called by a name that was given to me, not one that I have personally chosen or identified with.


I can make my first steps
As an adult in my mid-20s, I am taking my first steps in life and discovering who I am.


As a child of twenty-five
Despite being a young adult, I still have much to learn and experience, and I am still growing.


This is the straw, final straw in the
This is the final insult or action that has broken the metaphorical camel's back.


Roof of my mouth as I lie to you
As I tell you a lie, I feel the discomfort of the lie sitting on the roof of my mouth.


Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean
Even though I am apologizing, it does not erase or excuse my previous actions or enjoyment of them.


I didn't enjoy it at the time
Although I regret hurting you, I cannot deny that I once found pleasure in the actions that caused that harm.


You're the only thing that I love
Among all of the things in the world, you are the only one that I truly love and care for.


Scares me more every day
My fear of losing you intensifies with every passing moment.


On my knees I think clearer
In moments of desperation and vulnerability, I am able to think more critically and clearly.


Goodness knows I saw it coming
I may claim to have seen this coming, but in reality I was not prepared for the actual outcome.


Or at least I'll claim I did
I will pretend that I predicted what would happen, even if I did not.


But in truth I'm lost for words
In reality, I am at a loss for words and am struggling to comprehend the situation.


What have I done? It's too late for that
I am regretting my previous actions and mistakes, but it is too late to change them.


What have I become? Truth is nothing yet
I am unsure of who I have become and what the future holds for me.


A simple mistake starts the hardest time
A seemingly small mistake can lead to significant difficulties and hardships.


I promise I'll do anything you ask, this time
I am willing to make amends and do anything to make up for my past mistakes and earn your forgiveness.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY LIGHTBODY, JONATHAN GRAHAM QUINN, MARK PETE MCCLELLAND, NATHAN CONNOLLY

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