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)
Isolation
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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Don't they know we're so afraid?
Isolation, isolation
We're afraid to be alone
Everybody got to have a home
Isolation, isolation
Just a boy and a little girl
Isolation, isolation
The world is just a little town
Everybody trying to put us down
Isolation
I don't expect you to understand
After you've caused so much pain
But then again, you're not to blame
You're just a human, you're not to blame
We're afraid of everyone
Afraid of the sun
Isolation, isolation
The sun will never disappear
But the world may not have many years
Isolation, isolation
The lyrics of Snow Patrol's "Isolation" is an introspective take on the fear of being alone that is so prevalent today. The first verse "People say we got it made, Don't they know we're so afraid?" seems to talk about how the world perceives certain individuals as being successful or accomplished when in reality, they are living in fear and anxiety. The fear of isolation is what drives us to seek out company, and it is a fear that is often overlooked by society.
The second verse "Just a boy and a little girl, Trying to change the whole wide world" speaks to the power of youthful vigor and idealism. The world is still full of opportunities for those who are bold enough to seek them out, to change things for the better. However, even the most well-intentioned efforts can face resistance, and it is not uncommon for people to try to bring down those who are trying to build something good. "The world is just a little town, Everybody trying to put us down" is a reminder that while we try to make our mark, there are others who are trying to tear us down.
The final verse "We're afraid of everyone, Afraid of the sun" is a sobering reflection on the state of the world. We are afraid of each other, and we are afraid of the things around us. The sun symbolizes something that is everlasting, something that we can rely on, but the world does not have many years left. The song ends on a poignant note that underscores the urgency of the situation we are in.
Overall, the lyrics of "Isolation" are deeply reflective and resonate with anyone who has felt the fear of being alone or felt alienated from the world. It is a reminder that even the most successful or accomplished individuals can be afflicted by this fear, and it is up to us to address it for ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
People say we got it made
Despite what people see on the surface, we are actually struggling internally.
Don't they know we're so afraid?
Others seem unaware of our anxiety and fear.
Isolation, isolation
We feel alone and disconnected from the world.
We're afraid to be alone
The idea of being alone scares us.
Everybody got to have a home
We all need a place where we feel safe and belong.
Just a boy and a little girl
We are just two people trying to make a difference in the world.
Trying to change the whole wide world
Despite our youth, we have lofty goals to make a positive impact.
The world is just a little town
Even though the world is big, it can also feel small and constricting.
Everybody trying to put us down
It seems like everyone is against us and our goals.
I don't expect you to understand
We don't anticipate others to completely comprehend our situation.
After you've caused so much pain
We have been hurt by others in the past.
But then again, you're not to blame
We recognize that the pain we feel is not the fault of any one person.
You're just a human, you're not to blame
We forgive those who have hurt us as they are only human and capable of mistakes.
We're afraid of everyone
Our anxiety and fear extends to all people, not just a select few.
Afraid of the sun
We are afraid of things we cannot control, such as the sun's inevitable existence.
The sun will never disappear
While the sun will always be present, the fate of the world is not certain.
But the world may not have many years
The fate of the world may come to an end sooner than we anticipated.
Isolation, isolation
Once again, we feel alone and disconnected from the world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon
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