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)
You Are My Joy
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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Out of my will
But I will leave you out
Of my mind, for now
I won't be there to break
Your sweet heart
But not being there
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
If I could cradle you
Into my arms
I would cradle you
Tight in my arms, always
So don't be scared
Of all the hurtful words
'Cause in the end
They'll hurt themselves much more
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
In this song, Snow Patrol sings about the struggles of love and relationships. The first verse indicates a sense of conflict where the singer wants to stay connected to the person but also needs to take some time for themselves. The second verse suggests that the singer knows that being absent may cause heartbreak, but in the end, it is the right thing to do. The chorus repeats the words "you are my joy," emphasizing the importance of the person to the singer and their connection.
The bridge of the song describes the desire to hold and protect the other person but, as the lyrics suggest, the world can be cruel and words can be hurtful, causing more damage than anyone intended. The chorus repeats four more times, emphasizing the deep emotional connection that the singer feels towards their loved one.
The song's emotional depth and the struggle of the singer to balance their desire for closeness with the need for space and personal time have struck a chord with many listeners. The song's slow, mellow melody and the calming repetition of the chorus make this a powerful and moving song that tackles universal themes of love, loss, longing, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't leave you
Out of my will
I promise not to exclude you from my inheritance
But I will leave you out
Of my mind, for now
I will choose not to think about you for a while
I won't be there to break
Your sweet heart
I won't voluntarily cause you any emotional pain
But not being there
Might break your sweet heart
My absence may still cause you harm
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You bring me happiness and I cherish you deeply
If I could cradle you
Into my arms
If possible, I would hold you close to comfort you
I would cradle you
Tight in my arms, always
I want you to feel secure and loved in my embrace forever
So don't be scared
Of all the hurtful words
Don't fear hurtful things others may say to you
'Cause in the end
They'll hurt themselves much more
Those who speak cruelly will ultimately suffer more than their targets
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD COLBURN, MICHAEL COOKE, GARY LIGHTBODY, CHARLIE CLARKE, GARETH RUSSELL, JENNY REEVE, IAIN ARCHER, JONNY QUINN, BEN DUMVILLE, STACIE SEIVERWRIGHT, COLIN MCPHERSON, WILLIAM CAMPBELL, NEIL DOUGLAS PAYNE
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theditti1010
This is soooo good! It has a very good rhythm and is passionate. Mark was a very good guitar player, I like the bass melody.💙 ...and Gary's voice...I can't find words...😲❤️🔥💯💯💯
Kathy Hill
Who is Mark and where's Pablo?????
Shoelace
@Kathy Hill mark was their bass player before pablo, like 1994 to sometime before eyes open
Kathy Hill
I had totally forgotten that! Thanks!
Nicolene Meaker
Absolutely love this song! More please!
Daniela Bueno Fonsecs
Hi I love this song I listened last year and I listened to it again yesterday. "You are my Joy" it's from Up To Now it's on my head it's so nice this song!
Shoelace
its from the reindeer section's second album, gary and jonny were in it and its super good
Fiona M Baird
So needed to hear this right now 💔
Fiona M Baird
❤️🎶🕊
Danielle McDougall
they've always been snow patrol, even before reindeer section.. originally polar bear but had to change their name cos of a band with the same name in america!