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)
Velocity Girl
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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What makes you go so fast
Is it the speed you're taking
Since you gave up the drinking
Oh velocity girl
I can't keep up with you
Can't stand to be alone
Just want to stay here in your arms
Oh velocity girl
Try harder to stay put
Understand me when I say
Please don't leave today
Oh velocity girl
I don't know what I'm thinking
Since I gave up the drinking
Please just stay with me
Just want to stay here in your arms
Oh velocity girl
Can I though your hand
Can I move it here
Don't you understand?
Just want to stay here in your arms
Just want to stay here in your arms
Just want to stay here in your arms
Just want to stay here in your arms
The lyrics of Snow Patrol's song "Velocity Girl" revolve around a woman who appears to be living life in the fast lane, and the singer's desire to keep up with her. He asks her what makes her go so fast, wondering if it's because she has given up drinking, which could be interpreted as a destructive habit. The singer's feelings towards her are clearly conflicted, as he says he can't keep up with her and doesn't want to be alone, yet also warns her to stay put and not leave. It's clear that he wants to be with her, craving the comfort and safety of her arms.
The song could be interpreted to be about addiction or the desire to escape one's problems. The woman in question is described as being consumed with velocity, which could indicate that she is trying to outrun or avoid something painful. The singer's request for her to stay put and not leave could mean that he wants her to face her problems head-on, rather than running away from them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Velocity Girl" are ambiguous but evoke a sense of longing and uncertainty. It's about the desire to hold onto something or someone that makes you feel safe, despite the chaos and uncertainty of the world around you.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh velocity girl
Addressing the person known as Velocity Girl
What makes you go so fast
Asking why the person is moving so quickly
Is it the speed you're taking
Questioning if the speed is intentional
Since you gave up the drinking
Implying that the person has stopped drinking alcohol
I can't keep up with you
Feeling unable to keep pace with the other person
Can't stand to be alone
Expressing the desire to not be alone
Think you should be with me
Believing that being together is the right choice
Just want to stay here in your arms
Desiring physical intimacy with the other person
Try harder to stay put
Asking the person to remain in one place
Understand me when I say
Requesting that the person listen and comprehend
Please don't leave today
Asking the person to stay for the day
I don't know what I'm thinking
Feeling unsure about one's own thoughts and emotions
Can I though your hand
Asking if physical contact is okay
Can I move it here
Requesting to move the other person's hand to a specific location
Don't you understand?
Questioning if the other person comprehends the request
Just want to stay here in your arms
Repeating the desire for physical closeness
Just want to stay here in your arms
Repeating the desire for physical closeness
Just want to stay here in your arms
Repeating the desire for physical closeness
Just want to stay here in your arms
Repeating the desire for physical closeness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIGHTBODY, MCCLELLAND, QUINN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GardenPartyProductions
Such a great song.
Songs for Polar Bears and When it's All Over We Still Have To Clear Up are Snow Patrols best albums in my opinion. I just love how the lyrics were so much darker and raw. I love how melancholy Gary sounded.
Bought When It's All Over We Still Have To Clear Up on iTunes last week and it made me realise again just how awesome this band really is. It felt like listening to them for the first time again. Tracks like An Olive Grove Facing the Sea are Snow Patrol at their very best.
Liamers95
Brilliant song! One of Snow Patrol's best in my opinion...
Clyde Hyatt
it's awesome this band is still together.
lori R
Clyde Hyatt THEY STILL ARE
elgato69
Que musica !!! un gran tema de Snow Patrol!!! muy relajante y hermosa melodia!! aqui Saludos desde Lima Peru! :D
🌼Framma🌿
Okay, it's been more than 10 years since I've been a fan of this band!
The R. EightyOne
Though it's not my favorite song I think logically this is one of the best musically arranged songs I've ever heard.
Carla Toledo
som muito bom! Adorei
Alison
Muito bom!!! Já é de se esperar vindo deles!! Snow patrol -
andersauce
Now this brings me waaaaay back. Will always be a SP lover.