Monkey Mobe
Snow Patrol Lyrics


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Hands over the wide world
Watch me so I can
Walk straight on nothing
Give it to me
I'll make it barely
To tumble down
Recovered by wine
Make a new life




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snow Patrol's "Monkey Mobe" are quite abstract and open to interpretation, but a possible meaning could be related to the struggles of navigating the world and finding one's path. The "wide world" could represent the vast and complex nature of life, while the line "walk straight on nothing" could refer to the difficulty of maintaining a sense of direction and purpose amidst the chaos. The singer seems to be seeking guidance or assistance, asking someone to "watch" them, and suggesting that they can make it with just a little help. However, their journey is bound to be challenging, as they might "tumble down" and need to be "recovered by wine", which could symbolize finding solace in escapism.


Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of trying to make the best of a difficult situation, and finding the strength to rebuild and start anew. The reference to a "monkey mobe" is unclear, but it could be a made-up term that represents a way of moving forward through life despite feeling like a chaotic and unpredictable animal at times.


Line by Line Meaning

Hands over the wide world
With our hands spread out, we are trying to grasp and control the whole world.


Watch me so I can
Pay attention to me, I need your guidance and support.


Walk straight on nothing
I am walking ahead without any clear direction or purpose.


Give it to me
Please provide me with whatever I am lacking.


I'll make it barely
I will only just manage to succeed with what I have.


To tumble down
I am worried that my efforts will prove fruitless and disastrous.


Recovered by wine
Drinking wine has helped me forget my failures and traumas.


Make a new life
I am determined to move past my struggles and start over with a new perspective and purpose.




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Hands over the wide world
Watch me so i can
Walk straight on nothing
Give it to me
I'll make it barely
To tumble down
Recovered by wine
Make a new life

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