The band were founded at the University of Dundee in 1994 by Lightbody, Mark McClelland, and Michael Morrison of Shrug. After briefly using the name Polarbear, releasing the EP Starfighter Pilot (1997) and losing Morrison as a member, the band became Snow Patrol in 1997 and added Quinn to its lineup. Their first two studio albums, Songs for Polarbears (1998) and When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up (2001), released by the independent record label Jeepster Records, were commercially unsuccessful. The band then signed to the major record label Polydor Records in 2002.
Connolly joined Snow Patrol in 2002, and after their major-label debut album, Final Straw, the following year, with "Run", the album's biggest hit, the band rose to national fame. The album was certified 5x platinum in the UK. Their next studio album, Eyes Open (2006), and its hit single, "Chasing Cars"—reported in 2019 to be the most-played song of the 21st century on UK radio—propelled the band to greater international fame. The album topped the UK Albums Chart and was the best-selling British album of the year. In 2008, Snow Patrol released their fifth studio album, A Hundred Million Suns; then, in 2009, they released their first compilation album, Up to Now; and, in 2011, their sixth studio album, Fallen Empires, was published. The band released their seventh album, Wildness, on 25 May 2018.
During the course of their career, Snow Patrol have won seven Meteor Ireland Music Awards and been nominated for six Brit Awards and one Grammy. Final Straw, Eyes Open, and A Hundred Million Suns have sold ten million copies worldwide, combined.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Patrol
Studio albums
Songs for Polarbears (1998)
When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up (2001)
Final Straw (2003)
Eyes Open (2006)
A Hundred Million Suns (2008)
Fallen Empires (2011)
Wildness (2018)
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 Patrol’s song “Chocolate” 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 singer’s 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 © 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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