The single version is slightly different from the album version. The most noticeable difference is the chime solo between the 1st chorus and 2nd verse on the single, instead of the continued guitar riff.
Despite the song's comparatively upbeat tone and guitar riff, its lyrics are of desperation and solemn self-reflection.
An edited version of "Chocolate" is featured on the trailer for The Last Kiss, starring Zach Braff. It also features in the Torchwood episode "Cyberwoman".
Chocolate
Snow Patrol 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 lyrics of Snow Patrolโs song โChocolateโ express intense emotions of self-awareness, fear, confusion, regret, and love. The opening lines hint at the realization of the present moment, which could be the exact moment when the singer is aware of being alive. As the song progresses, the singer reflects on his life, and how all these different places feel like home. The lines "With a name I'd never chosen, I can make my first steps, as a child of twenty-five" suggest a feeling of helplessness and uncertainty about one's identity and future.
The chorus, "You're the only thing that I love, scares me more every day, on my knees I think clearer," highlights the driving force behind the singerโs life - love. However, this love scares him and puts him in a precarious position, causing him to have a clearer perspective only when he is on his knees. The last verse is a lament about an irreversible mistake that has caused the hardest time. The lines "I promise I'll do anything you ask, this time" show the regretful disposition of the singer and his eagerness to make amends.
Overall, the song portrays a complex character discovering his vulnerabilities, haunted by his actions, and grappling with his love. The song sounds rhythmically upbeat, but its underlying tone is melancholic, making it both contemplative and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
This could be the very minute
This moment feels significant and important
I'm aware I'm alive
This experience makes me feel fully present and conscious
All these places feel like home
I feel comfortable and at ease wherever I am
With a name I'd never chosen
I feel like my identity is not entirely my own or in my control
I can make my first steps
I am beginning a new phase or journey in my life
As a child of twenty-five
I still have much to learn and experience, despite my age
This is the straw, final straw in the
This is the last negative event or action before a major change
Roof of my mouth as I lie to you
Telling lies is causing me emotional pain and discomfort
Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean
I regret my actions, but that doesn't erase what I did
I didn't enjoy it at the time
My enjoyment of the moment doesn't excuse my behavior
You're the only thing that I love
You are the most important person or thing in my life
Scares me more every day
My love for you makes me increasingly afraid of losing you
On my knees I think clearer
Being humbled makes me see things more clearly
Goodness knows I saw it coming
I had an inkling that this would happen
Or at least I'll claim I did
I might be lying to myself about how much I knew
But in truth I'm lost for words
I am genuinely stunned or speechless
What have I done? It's too late for that
I am regretful of my actions, but they cannot be undone
What have I become? Truth is nothing yet
I am not sure who I am or what I am capable of
A simple mistake starts the hardest time
A seemingly small misstep has led to major consequences and challenges
I promise I'll do anything you ask, this time
I am willing to make amends and do whatever it takes to make things right
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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
ฮlexbanz itโs because itโs 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..