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)
Tiny Little Fractures
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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Is there a way to get me there?
If I've forgotten what to say
It's because all words are dust.
If this is really what you think,
How come you won't look me in the eye?
All this crying in your sleep
As I lie awake beside
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Is there a t-shirt I can wear?
Cause I'm soaking,
Look at me.
What do you mean I don't love you?
I am standing here aren't I?
Maybe you thought of it first.
Maybe I get all the praise.
Is there a place I can go?
Is there a way to get me there?
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Snow Patrol's "Tiny Little Fractures" seems to be a song about a relationship that is in turmoil. The singer is seeking a way to resolve the issues but is met with resistance from the other party. The opening lines "Is there a place I can go? Is there a way to get me there?" suggest a desire to escape the current predicament or perhaps find refuge. The following line "If I've forgotten what to say, it's because all words are dust" may indicate a feeling of helplessness and speechlessness.
The next lines "If this is really what you think, how come you won't look me in the eye?" suggest that there is a disconnect between the two individuals' thoughts and feelings. The situation is causing crying, which the singer is aware of but not a part of, as stated in the following line "All this crying in your sleep, as I lie awake beside." The chorus is a repeated set of over-dubbed 'whoa' sounds which could indicate a sense of bewilderment or hopelessness in the characters.
The second verse seems to reveal that the singer is not completely onboard with the other's negative assessment of their relationship as shown in the line "What do you mean I don't love you? I am standing here, aren't I?" The lines "Maybe you thought of it first. Maybe I get all the praise" suggest that there may be some miscommunication or misunderstanding going on between them. The song ends with a repeat of the opening lines asking if there is hope for them.
Overall, "Tiny Little Fractures" seems to be about a relationship that is falling apart due to communication issues and an inability to fully understand each other's thoughts and feelings. However, there may also be some hope for resolution as the singer continues to search for a way to fix things.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there a place I can go?
Wondering if there's somewhere to escape to.
Is there a way to get me there?
Asking for a means to get away.
If I've forgotten what to say
Can't find the right words to express something.
It's because all words are dust.
Feels like words have no real impact or value.
If this is really what you think,
Questioning someone's true beliefs.
How come you won't look me in the eye?
Challenging someone to be honest and direct.
All this crying in your sleep
Noticing someone's emotional turmoil behind closed doors.
As I lie awake beside
Unable to sleep due to worry or concern.
Is there a t-shirt I can wear?
Looking for comfort and casual clothing.
Cause I'm soaking, Look at me.
Feeling wet, vulnerable, and exposed.
What do you mean I don't love you?
Defensive and confused about someone's assumptions.
I am standing here aren't I?
Pointing out physical presence as a form of love and commitment.
Maybe you thought of it first.
Admitting someone else may have had an idea or desire first.
Maybe I get all the praise.
Suggesting the singer may be receiving undue recognition or attention.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Repeating a phrase to emphasize emotions or confusion.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Repeating a phrase to emphasize emotions or confusion.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Repeating a phrase to emphasize emotions or confusion.
Whoa, whoa, whoa yeah.
Repeating a phrase to emphasize emotions or confusion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATHAN CONNOLLY, GARY LIGHTBODY, MARK MCCELLAND, JONATHAN QUINN
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