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)
Fifteen Minutes Old
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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You will find
Well, close the door and I'll go anywhere
You take me to from this bed onto so much more
Care for you, I will
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Keep it with me always in my mind
Tough me cause I can't move
Speechless, breathless
I can't tell you if I'm here or not
Running both legs tied together
Arms in the air
Care for you, I will
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Keep it with me always in my mind
In "Fifteen Minutes Old," Snow Patrol explores themes of love, vulnerability, and uncertainty. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing their confidence in being an inspiration to their lover, but then shifts to a plea for connection and intimacy. The line "close the door and I'll go anywhere you take me to" highlights the singer's willingness to be vulnerable and give themselves completely to their partner. The line "care for you, I will" also emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and their dedication to their partner's well-being.
The song's chorus shifts to a more desperate tone as the singer expresses their inability to move or breathe at the sight of their lover. The repetition of "speechless, breathless" reinforces the idea of the singer being completely overwhelmed and consumed by their emotions. The line "I can't tell you if I'm here or not" further emphasizes the uncertainty and confusion that comes with being in such an intense state of love.
The final verse of the song returns to a more subdued tone as the singer expresses their desire to hold onto their lover in some form, asking for a picture to keep with them always. The song ends on a note of dedication and devotion, with the final line repeating the sentiment of the previous verses, "care for you, I will."
Overall, "Fifteen Minutes Old" is a tender exploration of the complexities of love and the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself up to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm good for inspiration, aren't I?
I am a source of inspiration, am I not?
You will find
You will come to realize
Well, close the door and I'll go anywhere
If you just close the door, I'll be willing to go anywhere with you
You take me to from this bed onto so much more
You can take me away from this bed and show me so much more
Care for you, I will
I will take care of you
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Can I please have a picture of you tonight?
Keep it with me always in my mind
I want to keep it in my mind forever
Tough me cause I can't move
Touch me because I cannot move
I can barely breathe
I am struggling to breathe
Speechless, breathless
I am left without words, struggling to breathe
I can't tell you if I'm here or not
I am not sure if I am present or not
Running both legs tied together
I feel like my legs are tied together when I try to run
Arms in the air
My arms are extended upwards
Care for you, I will
I will take care of you
Can I have a picture of you tonight
Can I please have a picture of you tonight?
Keep it with me always in my mind
I want to keep it in my mind forever
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY LIGHTBODY, JONATHAN QUINN, MARK MCCLELLAND
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theditti1010
Brilliant song. (Bass in my stomach.) I sing it often. (For myself.) <3
AlmostFamous
Love this tune.
Melissa Alejandra Grajales Santiago
Rayos, 2020 y sigue siendo mi favorita <3
Diamond Dust
Still gives me a the chills.
Michael Hall
there is good reason why
Paul bukowski
Absolutely adore this song...
theditti1010
I was looking for the lyrics. They write "tough me..." It's NOT "tough me" it's "touch me". I still LOVE it, I LOVE this song. The 1st album of SP....
Yoshimi Miyazaki
this is pretty amazing.
Ernesto Romano
Sounds really good
I ❤ u
My only word is wow