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)
Favourite Friends
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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And I adore you
Love you to the end
No one heard a word you say
You're my favorite friend
We rule the world together
With out secret codes
And plans we can't remember
My favorite friend
You're my favorite friend
When I need you
And when I don't as well
Of course you miss me being around
You're my favorite friend
But I'm older now
I can't pretend
I can't see you anymore
The lyrics of Snow Patrol's song Favourite Friends speak of a deep bond between two people who are best friends. The singer mentions that his friend is his favorite and he adores him/her. He further says that he loves his friend till the end, which shows the depth of their friendship. However, the singer mentions that nobody hears what his friend has to say, which could mean that they have a secret language or understanding between them that nobody else can comprehend. The friendship is so close that they rule the world together with their secret codes and plans that they cannot even remember.
As the song progresses, the singer understands that he is getting older and can't pretend that he can see his friend anymore. This could mean that they have grown distant, or the friend could have passed away. The singer also acknowledges that his friend misses him, even though he isn't around. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing for a friend who was once very close but is now out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my favorite friend
The person being addressed is very important to me and holds a special place in my heart.
And I adore you
I deeply love and cherish the person being addressed, and hold them in high esteem.
Love you to the end
I will love and cherish the person being addressed for as long as I live, and beyond.
No one heard a word you say
Despite the importance of the person being addressed, they may feel ignored or unheard by others.
We rule the world together
The artist and the person being addressed share a strong bond, and feel as though they can accomplish anything together.
With our secret codes
The singer and the person being addressed have their own inside jokes, language, or way of communicating that is unique to their relationship.
And plans we can't remember
The singer and the person being addressed likely have a long history together and have shared countless experiences, but some of the details may be hazy or forgotten over time.
From now on, must be strong
The relationship between the artist and the person being addressed may be changing or coming to an end, and the artist must be resilient in moving forward.
My favorite friend
Reiterated sentiment of the importance and special value of the person being addressed.
When I need you
The artist relies on the person being addressed for support, care, and companionship.
And when I don't as well
The singer enjoys the presence of the person being addressed even when they do not need them for any particular reason.
Of course you miss me being around
The artist is aware that the person being addressed will feel their absence if they go away or change their relationship in some way.
But I'm older now
The singer has grown and changed since the start of their relationship with the person being addressed.
I can't pretend
The singer cannot continue their relationship with the person being addressed in the same way that they have in the past.
I can't see you anymore
The singer is indicating that the relationship between themselves and the person being addressed is either over or must undergo a major change.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LIGHTBODY, MCCLELLAND, QUINN
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