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Snow Patrol — Chocolate
Album: Final Straw
Avg rating:
6.9

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Total ratings: 942









Released: 2004
Length: 3:06
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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This could be the very minute
I'm aware I'm alive
All these places feel like home

With a name I'd never chosen
I can make my first steps
As a child of 25

This is the straw, final straw in the
Roof of my mouth as I lie to you
Just because I'm sorry doesn't mean
I didn't enjoy it at the time.

You're the only thing that I love
Scares me more every day
On my knees I think clearer

Goodness knows I saw it coming
Or at least I'll claim I did
But in truth I'm lost for words

What have I done? It's too late for that
What have I become? Truth is nothing yet
A simple mistake starts the hardest time
I promise I'll do anything you ask, this time.
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I LOVE Snow Patrol.  This album, Final Straw, was my "courting" music with my 2nd wife.  We both loved listening to it and it brings back awesome memoiries. I have all their stuff. I love Gary's vocals and lyrics. And also love his side project, Tired Pony, with bandmates Peter Buck from R.E.M. as well as Jacknife Lee and a member of Belle and Sebastian.  Very good. 
Posted 10 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
Great band. Where did they go?
Posted 1 year ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:


"regular radio?" 

WTF is that? Does that mean commercial FM radio? 

Seriously, who listens to that? 

I listen to freeform stations like this, no more commercial radio stations for me with their SSDD
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Wouldn't class myself a fan of Snow Patrol - there was definitely a time where they were on heavy rotation on mainstream radio here in the UK - didn't help with them being covered in TV shows like Pop Idol, etc. (I was forced to watch!...)

Taking about forced - I was taken to see them live and have to say they were very entertaining, far from talentless - quite liked their album Fallen Empires - the lead single from that is great - Called Out In The Dark. 👍
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
 JesseJ wrote:
Well I guess I don't listen to the "regular" radio so I don't really know what is mainstream. Which puts me in a position to not be swayed by overplaying of music. Lyrics are solid, buildup feel good.  I'm in {#High-five}


"regular radio?" 

WTF is that? Does that mean commercial FM radio? 

Seriously, who listens to that? 
Posted 3 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 molson wrote:
Love these guys, shame on you haters!!!
 
I like this too!
Posted 3 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
Snow Patrol? Really?

I guess this is the "talent-free" portion of today's programming.
 
This comment? Really? Guess this is the "talent-free" portion of today's comment section.
Posted 3 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Love these guys, shame on you haters!!!
Posted 3 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Sorry I’m spoiling everyone’s efforts to drive this off of RP.
Posted 4 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
I feel like Snow Patrol is Death Cab for Cutie with louder drums.
Posted 4 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
Where's the real Skydog?
Posted 5 years ago by adyboy94    [ Reply ]
Snow Patrol? Really?

I guess this is the "talent-free" portion of today's programming.
Posted 16 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
ejsamuel wrote:
{#Stupid} I guess my 3 pulled the average down not a bit.

OK I'll help out here. I give it a one.


Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Well I guess I don't listen to the "regular" radio so I don't really know what is mainstream. Which puts me in a position to not be swayed by overplaying of music. Lyrics are solid, buildup feel good.  I'm in {#High-five}
Posted 16 years ago by JesseJ    [ Reply ]
sharkey wrote:
Please elaborate. What's with all this crap? Having a shitty day?


Nah, he's right.  bought some other album they did with a brilliant tune on it.
If  thought I could get it, I'd ask for my money back.
Crap ,crappy crap, with a crap on top.

Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
It is indeed mainstream, but I can't help but like it.


{#Stupid}  I guess my 3 pulled the average down not a bit.  

 
When these things get over 400 votes, their ratings become somewhat inert.  {#Wink}
Posted 16 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
{#Stupid}  I guess my 3 pulled the average down not a bit.  
Posted 16 years ago by ejsamuel    [ Reply ]
Were this song an animal it'd be a slug for sure.
Posted 16 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
geordiezimmerman wrote:
Crap album,crap band,crap crap crap. Nil points.
Please elaborate. What's with all this crap? Having a shitty day?
Posted 16 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by physastro2050    [ Reply ]
rtrudeau wrote:
Screw fashion. I like this song. So there.
The only time I screw fashion is when my wife comes home in a new outfit. And this band is marginal at best. Their new album is weak. This album is lukewarm. Pure pop puke. In that order.
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
madaxeman wrote:
It's a fashion thang doncha know? They get totally reviled on the Mojo board, mostly by folks who haven't heard much of their stuff. I don't think they're great or anything, but they're not the worst around by any stretch.
Screw fashion. I like this song. So there.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
Actually, wouldn't a Yeti be more appropriate a dummer for this band? they are in the snow after all....
Band of Yeti would be a good band name.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
doc_dave wrote:
Hard to figure out the loathing in this comment thread when 4 out of 5 who bother to rate the song give it a 6 or better!
It's a fashion thang doncha know? They get totally reviled on the Mojo board, mostly by folks who haven't heard much of their stuff. I don't think they're great or anything, but they're not the worst around by any stretch.
Posted 16 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Hard to figure out the loathing in this comment thread when 4 out of 5 who bother to rate the song give it a 6 or better!
Posted 16 years ago by doc_dave    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Cavemen got feelings too.
My wife sometimes calls me a caveman. Hurts my feelings.
Posted 16 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Crap album,crap band,crap crap crap. Nil points.
Posted 16 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Cavemen got feelings too.
Actually, wouldn't a Yeti be more appropriate a dummer for this band? they are in the snow after all....
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
"...on my knees, I think clearer." 9.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
out_to_lunch wrote:
A Caveman with feelings, my friend. Big, strong and sensitive feelings.
Cavemen got feelings too.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
That's no drummer, that's a caveman.
A Caveman with feelings, my friend. Big, strong and sensitive feelings.
Posted 17 years ago by out_to_lunch    [ Reply ]
MissIncendium wrote:
I thought the name of this song was final straw...same as the album title?
Song is called Chocolate
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
iransofaraway wrote:
I just like it. Dunno. Catchy chorus? The drummer must be bored to tears, though..
That's no drummer, that's a caveman.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
lame repetitve dreck.
Posted 17 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Their songs are starting to sound a lot the same. Interesting voice but not too much else going on. And how much better the Jesus and Mary Chain song playing straight afterwards sounds. Might give this one a 5.
Posted 17 years ago by mindless    [ Reply ]
blah yuck meh Not my thing I guess.
Posted 17 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
I just like it. Dunno. Catchy chorus? The drummer must be bored to tears, though..
Posted 17 years ago by iransofaraway    [ Reply ]
And the Verve Pipe mid-90's frat-boy rock torch has been passed to...
Posted 17 years ago by webslinger48    [ Reply ]
mongoose01ca wrote:
I don't know why I like this song. But I do. I guess I make a lousy music critic, but hey - there's something about this tune I really like, even if I can't put my finger on it.
Good point - music critics don't like anything!
Posted 17 years ago by ksb    [ Reply ]
I don't know why I like this song. But I do. I guess I make a lousy music critic, but hey - there's something about this tune I really like, even if I can't put my finger on it.
Posted 17 years ago by mongoose01ca    [ Reply ]
Blah - dull song - dull melody, sounds like all the other songs
Posted 17 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
Too late... January 23, 2007 Snow Patrol drummer Jonny Quinn has been forced to bow out of the band's European and Australian tour due to injury. Quinn broke an arm while snowboarding in the Alps forcing him to find a replacement for his upcoming tour to promote the band's new record Eyes Open.
I went to one of the first concerts after that accident, his replacement was good enough impressive, enthousiastic band!
Posted 17 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
dolfan wrote:
Anyone else hearing the Gin Blossoms here? That's not a bad thing, but before I looked at the playlist, I was sure it was the Gin Blossoms.
Listen to track 1 on Eyes Open - total Gin Blossoms. Not a bad thing!
Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Snow Patrol Rock!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Lonestar wrote:
Don't worry, they have those machines now.
They've been around for over 20 years. I was glad when they came out because I generally find drummers irritating to be around. Little did I know they were a precursor to the wave of talentless "musicians" that are so prominant on the airwaves today.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I thought the name of this song was final straw...same as the album title?
Posted 17 years ago by MissIncendium    [ Reply ]
Augustus wrote:
gosh, I hope they never lose their drummer, pretty hard to replace :)
Too late... January 23, 2007 Snow Patrol drummer Jonny Quinn has been forced to bow out of the band's European and Australian tour due to injury. Quinn broke an arm while snowboarding in the Alps forcing him to find a replacement for his upcoming tour to promote the band's new record Eyes Open.
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Augustus wrote:
gosh, I hope they never lose their drummer, pretty hard to replace :)
Don't worry, they have those machines now.
Posted 17 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
gosh, I hope they never lose their drummer, pretty hard to replace :)
Posted 17 years ago by Augustus    [ Reply ]
Eh . . . I liked it. Possibly because I live in a radio wasteland where my choices are: be saved, Rush Limbaugh or what appears to be a "Classic Rock of the late 90's" station. I only wish I were kidding.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Is this Brittany Spears...?
Posted 17 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
No more! No more! Please...spare us!
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
Zweiblumen wrote:
My user profile indicates that I don't rate enough songs with a 4. I'll start to remedy that right now.
Posted 17 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
Next.
Posted 17 years ago by pescivendolo    [ Reply ]
I love Chocolate!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Sucko barfo is actually a perfect description for this ... How is the average 7??
Posted 18 years ago by shua    [ Reply ]
"Sell-Out Patrol" is more like it. I heard them described somewhere as "Britpop-by-the-numbers." Couldn't agree more. And as if we needed more proof, their new single was used on Grey's Anatomy. Say good-bye to the days of ever being taken seriously.
Posted 18 years ago by webslinger48    [ Reply ]
Verizon poster children.
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
My user profile indicates that I don't rate enough songs with a 4. I'll start to remedy that right now.
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
serendipity_blue wrote:
Has anyone heard any of their new stuff yet?
Oh yeah. If you like Snow Patrol, and maybe even if you're not sure, you'll like the new album.
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
apd wrote:
fuh2 wrote:
Theyre supposed to be Scottish but I dont hear any bagpipes. Whatup with that?
What's up with the "Scottish" thing? They're Irish! Northern Irish, to be precise....
Ok... so then where's the brawlin and clinkin' alcohol bottles or lyrics about potato mash?
Posted 18 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Unfortunately for Snow Patrol, it's the most overplayed song in the history of alternative radio (at least in Minneapolis). I swear I hear it twice an hour on the same station and they STILL call it "The new one from Snow Patrol"!
Posted 18 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
leander37 wrote:
These guys must be on the hunt for Arctic Monkeys
and may they find them and dispose of them accordingly...
Posted 18 years ago by kaspur3    [ Reply ]
Has anyone heard any of their new stuff yet?
Posted 18 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
nick_valensi wrote:
that's it. I'm buying this.
It's good enough to buy.
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
that's it. I'm buying this.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
These guys must be on the hunt for Arctic Monkeys
Posted 18 years ago by leander37    [ Reply ]
This is the odd, dadaistic lyrics set...
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Oh Goodie ... Snow Patrol and Chocolate. Life is sweeeeeet
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
dolfan wrote:
Anyone else hearing the Gin Blossoms here? . . .
Yeah, now that you mentioned it. Which is a good thing.
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
This tune is a standout for them.
If this is a standout, then I'd hate to hear the bad stuff. This tune seems to me to be just a run of the mill MTV alternative tune.
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
MyPetGoat wrote:
Saw these guys last month in Providence... great show!
"MyPetGoat" I've heard this song here for a year but never rated it... 8
Posted 19 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
moriars wrote:
Great band and great music - Nothern Irish yes but Irish to some and British to others ... so what, don't let the bigots ruin good music!!!
I always thought they were from Scotland.
Posted 19 years ago by GoldenBoy    [ Reply ]
One of the excellent new bands out of the UK . I give it a 7.
Posted 19 years ago by GoldenBoy    [ Reply ]
great band and song. Thanks RP!
Posted 19 years ago by foppy-knight    [ Reply ]
Great band and great music - Nothern Irish yes but Irish to some and British to others ... so what, don't let the bigots ruin good music!!!
Posted 19 years ago by moriars    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Doves meets Stereolab ?
Yeah, I know...and how *lame* is that ?!!!
Posted 19 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
Mmmm...yummy Chocolate! :chef.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
Doves meets Stereolab ?
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
hooooo-hummmmmmmmm
Posted 19 years ago by chucklesalmon    [ Reply ]
You're right! Subtle yet effective . Here,' let's let the emoticons play allong: (I actually really like it, it's just easy to pick on)
Posted 19 years ago by lukekingland    [ Reply ]
Drumbeat...drumbeat...hmm....anybody hear a drumbeat? I'm trying to pick it out of the mix. Wait, I think I can just make one out...
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
fuh2 wrote:
Theyre supposed to be Scottish but I dont hear any bagpipes. Whatup with that?
What's up with the "Scottish" thing? They're Irish! Northern Irish, to be precise....
Posted 19 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
" Every day is like Sunday..."
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I liked it at first, but this track is getting totally overplayed :\
Posted 19 years ago by K    [ Reply ]
i've been listening to the album for about a week now, and it finally struck me who they sound like on a lot of tracks - Huffamoose
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
If you listen closely you can smell the wet sheep.
I hear the subtitle to this tune was going to be 'Wool-ly wool-ly'
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
stevebeaver wrote:
Starting to dig these guys.
Me too. This tune is a standout for them.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
fuh2 wrote:
Theyre supposed to be Scottish but I dont hear any bagpipes. Whatup with that?
If you listen closely you can smell the wet sheep.
Posted 19 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
Anyone else hearing the Gin Blossoms here? That's not a bad thing, but before I looked at the playlist, I was sure it was the Gin Blossoms.
Posted 19 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
diggin it. made me stop my work and look up who was playing.
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Theyre supposed to be Scottish but I dont hear any bagpipes. Whatup with that?
Posted 19 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Just recently picked up this CD..... excellent!
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Starting to dig these guys.
Posted 20 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
Ngoziman wrote:
You're profile still says it's reviewing your Upload. Maybe someone else uploaded the song! Not to worry, at least it's on the Playlist. Great stuff.
i did it. great album... everyone should buy it! buy the way... profiles don't seem to show the whole truth. i've uploaded over 250 songs and they all don't show on my profile. only tne last 90 or so.
Posted 20 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys last month in Providence... great show!
Posted 20 years ago by MyPetGoat    [ Reply ]
gillicious wrote:
Behold the power of my music uploading skills. /powertripping whichever way I can
You're profile still says it's reviewing your Upload. Maybe someone else uploaded the song! Not to worry, at least it's on the Playlist. Great stuff.
Posted 20 years ago by Ngoziman    [ Reply ]
Behold the power of my music uploading skills. /powertripping whichever way I can
Posted 20 years ago by gillicious    [ Reply ]