Same
Snow Patrol Lyrics


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Maybe somewhere else will not be half as cold as me
The curtains drawn, the winter sun makes patterns on your face
It looks like some kaleidoscopic breathing exercise
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same

Baby, won't you breathe?
Baby, won't you breathe?

Hold me in your freezing arms before we have to go
I wince a little but it's not because I know the truth
The windshield of your little car is frosted through the clouds
A clear heart of our own peers eyes me shiver on the seats
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same

Treat it as a task, treat it as a task
Baby, won't you breathe?
Baby, won't you breathe?




It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same

Overall Meaning

In Snow Patrol's song "Same," the singer reflects on the monotony and emotional numbness of their relationship. They imagine finding somewhere else where things might be less cold or more exciting, but ultimately realize that their current situation is inescapable. The winter sun makes patterns on their partner's face but even this kaleidoscopic beauty cannot break through the singer's disconnect. As they sit in a frosted car, they plead with their partner to "breathe," to bring some life back into their relationship. They hold each other in "freezing arms" but even this affection is tinged with discomfort and doubt. The chorus repeats with resignation and desperation, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that things can't be all that bad, even as they feel suffocated by the sameness of it all.


This song captures the melancholy ambivalence that can sometimes arise in long-term relationships. The singer longs for something more exciting or fulfilling, but also recognizes the comfort and stability that their current partner provides. The winter imagery further emphasizes the chilliness of their emotional connection, while the repeated refrain of "it's the same" underscores the feelings of stagnation and repetition. Ultimately, the singer seems to be searching for a way to break free from this numbness, to reignite some spark in their relationship, but is unsure how to do so.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe somewhere else will not be half as cold as me
I feel so cold and lonely, I wonder if there is anywhere else in the world where I can feel better


The curtains drawn, the winter sun makes patterns on your face
The sunlight dances on your face, creating different patterns on it, as if the sun is brighter in winter than in any other season


It looks like some kaleidoscopic breathing exercise
The patterns on your face resemble the patterns seen in a kaleidoscope, it seems like you're breathing in perfect harmony with the world


It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
Everything is the same, no matter what we do. It's as if we're stuck in a loop, like a broken record


Baby, won't you breathe?
I want you to take a deep breath and be alive in this moment with me


Hold me in your freezing arms before we have to go
I want you to hug me, even though your arms are cold. We might have to leave soon, so let's cherish this moment while we still can


I wince a little but it's not because I know the truth
I feel a slight pain, but it's not because of what I might find out. The pain is because of something else, something deeper


The windshield of your little car is frosted through the clouds
The cold winter weather has caused the windshield of your car to frost over, even though it's cloudy outside


A clear heart of our own peers eyes me shiver on the seats
As I sit in the car, I can feel the cold air seeping in through the windows. It makes me shiver, but I can see the warmth and love in your eyes


Treat it as a task, treat it as a task
Maybe if we treat our relationship as a task, we can find a way to break the cycle and make things different




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY LIGHTBODY, JONATHAN GRAHAM QUINN, MARK PETE MCCLELLAND, NATHAN CONNOLLY

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