Fifteen Minutes Old
Snow Patrol Lyrics


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I'm good for inspiration, aren't I?
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
I can barely breathe
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

Overall Meaning

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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Comments from YouTube:

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

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