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)
Set Down Your Glass
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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And count to five
Let's craft the only thing we know into surprise
Set down your glass
I painted this
To look like you and me forever as we're now
And I'm shaking and I'm still
When you're eyes meet mine all the simple skills
Like to tell you all I want, is now
You say I'm cold
I'm just not the same
As I was a year ago
And each minute since then
My jumper tears
As we take off
You say you'll sew me good as new
And I know you will
[Chorus: x2]
In Snow Patrol's song "Set Down Your Glass," the lyrics express a desire to freeze the moment and make it last forever. The singer suggests that they should create a surprise by closing their eyes and counting to five, with the only thing they know being their love for each other. The lyrics encourage the listener to set down their glass and let go of their worries, while the singer paints a picture of eternity with the one they love. They reminisce about a year ago when they were different, but the love they share helps them move forward, even when they face challenging times. The singer acknowledges that they might not have all the skills, but they want to tell their significant other that they want them now, and their eyes meeting feels like all they need.
The lyrics are filled with metaphors, and the simple lyrics give the song a heartfelt emotion that many can relate to. The song itself has a slow tempo, which creates a melancholic mood, but it still feels optimistic because of the celebration of love. In many ways, the song is about letting go of anxiety, worries, and feeling elated in being in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Just close your eyes
Take a moment to relax and clear your mind of any outside distractions
And count to five
Use the simple task of counting to five to focus your thoughts
Let's craft the only thing we know into surprise
We should create something unexpected and special out of the only thing we have - our relationship
Set down your glass
Put aside any worries or distractions and focus on what's really important
I painted this
I created this image of us, representing our love and togetherness
To look like you and me forever as we're now
The image symbolizes that we will always be together and in love
And I'm shaking and I'm still
I am nervous but also stable in my feelings toward you
When you're eyes meet mine all the simple skills
The basic skills of communication and expressing love are all I need when we look into each other's eyes
Like to tell you all I want, is now
I am ready and willing to commit to you fully and want to start our future together now
You say I'm cold
You think I am emotionally distant or disconnected
I'm just not the same
I have changed and grown since we first met
As I was a year ago
I am different than I was when we first started our relationship
And each minute since then
I have continued to grow and change as a person
My jumper tears
My sweater rips or becomes damaged
As we take off
As we start a new journey or adventure together
You say you'll sew me good as new
You promise to fix my sweater and make it like new again, symbolizing your commitment to supporting and taking care of me
And I know you will
I trust and have faith in our relationship and your ability to care for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY LIGHTBODY, JONATHAN GRAHAM QUINN, NATHAN CONNOLLY, PAUL WILSON, TOM SIMPSON
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