Snooks
Elbow Lyrics

The opening verse of Elbow's song Snooks reflects on the fluctuating nature of relationships, particularly those shared with close friends. The use of the word 'stuff' suggests that even the strongest of bonds can be reduced to a vague thing, but even so, each 'stuff' has its own beginning and end. The second line highlights the idea that all things must come to an eventual conclusion, but it's the line 'Stuff regarding all my friends' that sets the scene for the rest of the song. He's talking about the good times, the bad times and everything in between that have been shared with his friends. The line 'All were fine' underscores the notion that although friendships go through their ups and downs, true friends are always 'fine' in the end.

In the second verse, the singer seems to have drunk himself into a hole, as he reflects on his drunken state where he 'got deep warm drunk' and 'lost his words.' The use of 'deep warm drunk' is interesting here, as the lyrics suggest a feeling of comfort and safety despite the singer's intoxicated state. He emphasizes that 'it does not hurt,' and this line could be interpreted as a suggestion that sometimes it's okay to lose control and indulge ourselves in things that make us feel good. The final line 'And that moon is, absurd' is a little harder to decipher. The word 'absurd' to describe the moon suggests that the singer is in a state where he is unable to hold onto or comprehend his thoughts, and this is further emphasized by the strange feeling the moon gives. It might be that he's questioning reality or simply just trying to hold onto something real to pull him out of his intoxication.