Chocolate
Snow Patrol(雪警合唱團) Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Chocolate" by Snow Patrol is a contemplation on life and the choices we make. The first lines of the song set the stage for a moment of clarity, a realization of being fully alive. The singer then reflects on the various places they have been, all of which feel like home. This highlights the idea that home is not necessarily a physical place, but rather a feeling of comfort and belonging.
The next section of the song shifts to a more personal narrative, with the singer reflecting on their own identity. They acknowledge the name they were given and how they are now taking their first steps as an adult. The use of the phrase "child of twenty-five" reinforces the idea of coming into one's own as an adult and the challenges that transition can bring.
The chorus of the song is where the true emotional weight lies. The singer acknowledges a mistake they have made, and how it has led to the hardest time of their life. Despite their regret, they cannot deny that they enjoyed the experience at the time. The person they are addressing, who is likely a romantic partner, is the only thing they truly love. However, this love is also a source of fear and vulnerability.
Overall, "Chocolate" is a deeply introspective song that grapples with the complexities of life and relationships. It explores themes of identity, love, regret, and the challenges of growing up.
Line by Line Meaning
This could be the very minute
I am aware of my own existence at this specific moment
I'm aware I'm alive
I understand that I am living and breathing in this moment
All these places feel like home
I am content and comfortable in my surroundings
With a name I'd never chosen
My identity was given to me without my consent
I can make my first steps
I have the ability to take control of my life and make my own decisions
As a child of twenty-five
Despite being an adult, I still have much to learn and grow
This is the straw, final straw in the
This moment brings me to my breaking point
Roof of my mouth as I lie to you
I feel the physical tension in my mouth as I cover up the truth
Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean
Apologizing does not erase the fact that I committed the action
I didn't enjoy it at the time
I am not denying my wrongdoing but I am also not dismissing the pleasure it may have brought me
You're the only thing that I love
I have one true love in my life
Scares me more every day
My love causes me anxiety and fear
On my knees I think clearer
I am humbled and able to reflect more deeply when I am physically lowered
Goodness knows I saw it coming
I had prior knowledge of what was to come
Or at least I'll claim I did
I may not have truly seen it coming but I will say that I did
But in truth I'm lost for words
I am speechless and cannot accurately express my emotions in this moment
What have I done? It's too late for that
I am questioning my actions but it is too late for me to change them
What have I become? Truth is nothing yet
I do not fully understand who I am now after this event
A simple mistake starts the hardest time
A minor error has caused me great difficulty and struggle
I promise I'll do anything you ask, this time
I am willing to make amends and do whatever it takes to earn forgiveness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY LIGHTBODY, JONATHAN GRAHAM QUINN, MARK PETE MCCLELLAND, NATHAN CONNOLLY
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@JohansPiano
I can't believe how good this song is, check the lyrics, so short, so simple and yet....
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
@lexbanz1362
One of the most underrated songs ever.
@darrensmith2873
Banging tune
@djperryboy
Played on MTV2 lots, lots and lots of times before. Until it got a crossair on his head because they got so tired of it. It's not underrated just old. This was before chasing cars..
@seansoblixe9711
NOT.......IT WAS THEIR PREMIER DEBUT SONG ON FM RADIO BACK WHEN IN THE SF BAY AREA
@missyb9438
Δlexbanz it’s because it’s incredibly ordinary
@runawayplane6166
Underrated? By who?
@lalacalli8856
This song is so evocative of a certain time in my life and a particular person. It was a time where if I had chosen one path, things could have been very different for me. I sometimes wonder about it and what life would have been like if I had ... I suppose we all have moments like that.
@samanthabrown6899
High five to that
@mastersinrefining
We all do ...
@djperryboy
This is that kind of song. I totally agree with you. I was also like a child of 25 this time..