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)
Whatevers left
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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I can't hold the fort, saying give me more.
I struggle and sweat,
Now I'm wide awake.
With mind all I'm fine, with my ears to find.
It's the same thing again,
But it could become a problem if
We don't deal with it now,
I've not opened my mouth,
Can you read my mind so easily?
As the madness sets in
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
A sudden movement and a broken limb,
The patches are there to show where I'm heading.
My fault is it now? Well its news to me.
Cause each of us, we try once again.
It's the same thing again,
But it could become a problem if
We don't deal with it now,
And you blast off in another end.
I've not opened my mouth,
Can you read my mind so easily?
As the madness sets in,
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you
You must know that I'll follow you.
The lyrics to Snow Patrol's song 4. Whatever's Left describe a feeling of uncertainty and a need for guidance. The singer acknowledges that they've felt this way before and that they are struggling to keep up. They ask for more help but also acknowledge that they need to deal with the problem before it becomes a bigger issue and they are "blast[ed] off in another end." The line "I've not opened my mouth," suggests that the singer is feeling anxious or unsure about speaking up, but the repetition of "As the madness sets in, You must know that I'll follow you" underscores their desire for someone to take the lead and guide them through whatever challenges they may be facing.
The song's use of imagery is particularly effective in conveying the singer's sense of disorientation and uncertainty. The line "The patches are there to show where I'm heading" suggests that the singer is trying to find their way forward but is unsure of the right path. The line "Can you read my mind so easily?" highlights the singer's sense of vulnerability and their awareness that they may be difficult to understand.
Overall, the lyrics to 4. Whatever's Left capture a feeling of vulnerability and a desire for guidance. The repetition of "You must know that I'll follow you" reinforces the singer's willingness to trust in and rely on others, despite their feelings of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
A feeling I've had many times before.
I am familiar with this feeling that I have experienced many times before.
I can't hold the fort, saying give me more.
I cannot handle the situation alone and need more assistance.
I struggle and sweat, Now I'm wide awake.
I am working hard and am now fully alert and aware of everything going on around me.
With mind all I'm fine, with my ears to find.
I am mentally stable, but I am searching for what I need to hear in this situation.
It's the same thing again, But it could become a problem if We don't deal with it now, And we blast off in another end.
We are facing a situation we've faced before, and it could escalate to a problem if we do not address it immediately before moving on to the next issue.
I've not opened my mouth, Can you read my mind so easily?
I have not vocalized my thoughts, but can you understand what I am thinking without me saying it aloud?
A sudden movement and a broken limb, The patches are there to show where I'm heading.
An unexpected action caused harm, and I have visible signs of where I am going or the direction I am heading.
My fault is it now? Well its news to me. Cause each of us, we try once again.
I am not aware that I am at fault now, and we are all attempting to correct the situation together.
As the madness sets in, You must know that I'll follow you
As the chaos and confusion take over, I will trust and follow your lead.
You must know that I'll follow you
I want to make it clear that I will follow your guidance and direction.
You must know that I'll follow you
I am reiterating my willingness to follow your leadership.
You must know that I'll follow you
I want to stress that I am committed to following you through this situation.
You must know that I'll follow you
I want to make sure that you understand that I am fully on board with your plan of action.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATHAN CONNOLLY, GARY LIGHTBODY, MARK MCCELLAND, JONATHAN QUINN
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