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)
Signal Fire
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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'Cause there was nothing in there but you
I felt every ounce of me screaming out
But the sound was trapped deep in me
All I've wanted just sped right past me
But I was rooted fast to the earth
I could be stuck here for a thousand years
There you are, standing right in front of me
There you are, standing right in front of me
Forced fear falls away to leave me naked
Hold me close, 'cause I need you to guide me to safety
No, I don't wanna wait forever
No, I don't wanna wait forever
In the confusion and the aftermath
You are my signal fire
The only resolution and the only joy
Is the faint spark of forgiveness in your eyes
There you are, standing right in front of me
There you are, standing right in front of me
Forced fear falls away to leave me naked
Hold me close, 'cause I need you to guide me to safety
There you are, standing right in front of me
There you are, standing right in front of me
Forced fear falls away to leave me naked
Hold me close, 'cause I need you to guide me to safety
No, I don't wanna wait forever
No, I don't wanna wait forever
No, I don't wanna wait forever
"Signal Fire" by Snow Patrol is a song about feeling lost and helpless without the person you love. The verses describe a feeling of being trapped inside oneself and unable to express the depth of one's emotions. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the importance of the person in front of the singer, highlighting their role as a guiding force and a source of safety. The lyrics mention the desire to be freed from this emotional state and the hope for forgiveness.
The song is a powerful exploration of the emotional impact of love and the way it can both uplift and confound us. The lyrics describe how our deepest fears and anxieties can be overcome with the help of another person - in this case, the person in front of the singer. The repeated reference to "forced fear" suggests that the singer is actively struggling against their fears and that the presence of the love interest is helping them to overcome these fears.
Overall, "Signal Fire" is a moving and heartfelt exploration of the power of love to guide us through the most challenging of times. It captures the ways in which love can help us to overcome our fears and find a way forward, even when things seem hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
The perfect words never crossed my mind
I couldn't articulate my feelings in the right way.
'Cause there was nothing in there but you
My love for you is all-consuming and takes up all my thoughts.
I felt every ounce of me screaming out
I was desperate to express my love for you.
But the sound was trapped deep in me
I couldn't find a way to vocalize my feelings.
All I've wanted just sped right past me
I missed my chance to express my love.
But I was rooted fast to the earth
My fear and hesitation kept me from acting on my feelings.
I could be stuck here for a thousand years
I feel trapped and unable to move forward without you.
Without your arms to drag me out
I need your help to overcome my fears and hesitations.
There you are, standing right in front of me
You are finally within reach and I am overwhelmed with emotion.
Forced fear falls away to leave me naked
My fear disappears and I feel vulnerable and exposed.
Hold me close, 'cause I need you to guide me to safety
I need your support and guidance to navigate my emotions.
No, I don't wanna wait forever
I don't want to miss my chance again.
In the confusion and the aftermath
In the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
You are my signal fire
You are the guiding light that leads me to safety.
The only resolution and the only joy
The only way to find peace and happiness.
Is the faint spark of forgiveness in your eyes
Your forgiveness is the only thing that can heal my mistakes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Nathan Connolly, Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn, Tom Simpson, Paul Wilson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hansmelbye1804
NO WAY HOME SPOILER
Otto Octavious: «The power of the sun...»
Peter Parker: «...in the palm of your hand.»
Otto: «Peter?»
Peter: «Otto.»
Otto: «It’s good to see you, dear boy.»
Peter: «It’s good to see you.»
Otto: «You’re all grown up. chuckles How are you?»
Peter: «Trying to be better.»
I was sobbing during this scene. As someone obsessed with Spider-Man 2 as a kid, this moment was the most beautiful thing ever.
@nataliajimenez7878
Signal Fire
Snow Patrol
Lyrics
The perfect words never crossed my mind
'Cause there was nothing in there but you
I felt every ounce of me
Screaming out
But the sound was trapped
Deep in me
All I've wanted just sped right past me
But I was rooted fast to the earth
I could be stuck here for a thousand years
Without your arms to drag me out
There you are, standing right in front of me
There you are, standing right in front of me
Forced fear falls away to leave me naked
Hold me close
'Cause I need you to guide me to safety
No, I don't wanna wait forever
No, I don't wanna wait forever
In the confusion
And the aftermath
You are my signal fire
The only resolution
And the only joy
Is the faint spark of forgiveness
In your eye
There you are, standing right in front of me
There you are, standing right in front of me
Forced fear falls away to leave me naked
Hold me close
'Cause I need you to guide me to safety
There you are, standing right in front of me
There you are, standing right in front of me
Forced fear falls away to leave me naked
Hold me close
'Cause I need you to guide me to safety
No, I don't wanna wait forever
No, I don't wanna wait forever
No, I don't wanna wait forever
@joshuak5798
Still remember this being on the Spider-Man 3 bonus features.
@MoraleParanormal
Same I still have the DVD! I'm 14 BTW
@rambam69
And your age matter, because?...
@littleprincess1236
I have the dvd
@MoraleParanormal
to tell how long ive had the dvd
@Jxr_val
Josh Wilson same bro that was the good ol’ days
@hugoalynstephens9166
Looking back, this song feels like an end of an era for Spider-Man on film. I can just see Tobey's Spider-Man swinging off into the sunset with Mary Jane. Bittersweet.
@mrmoviemanic1
In a way it was, after this The Dark Knight took Spider-Man's built up Thunder and exploded it into Marvel's films. Spider-Man 3 was really the last entry into a world where Superhero films were not considered a genre, but apart for a cinematic experiance. Spider-Man 3 really is a Drama Action film.
@disneyknightspadilla1406
MJ looks like Gwen
@gringobingo471
I imagined hin retiring as spiderman in the ending of 3
To live with mary jane in peace