Final Straw
Snow Patrol
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How to Be Dead
03 : 22
2
Wow
04 : 02
3
Gleaming Auction
02 : 04
4
Whatever's Left
02 : 39
5
Spitting Games
03 : 45
6
Chocolate
03 : 09
7
Run
05 : 55
8
Grazed Knees
02 : 55
9
Ways & Means
04 : 47
10
Tiny Little Fractures
02 : 28
11
Somewhere a Clock Is Ticking
04 : 32
12
Same
03 : 57
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Track Lyrics
How to Be Dead Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Please don't go crazy if I tell you the truth
No, you don't know what happened and you never will
If you don't listen to me while I talk to the wall
This blanket is freezing, it's been out in the hall
Where you've had me for hours 'til I'm sure what I want
But darling, I want the same thing that I wanted before
So sweetheart, tell me what's up, I won't stop, no way
[Verse 2]
Please keep your hands down and stop raising your voice
It's hardly what I'd be doing if you gave me a choice
It's a simple suggestion, can you give me some time?
So just say yes or no, why can't you shoulder the blame?
'Cause both my shoulders are heavy from the weight of us both
You're a big boy now, so let's not talk about growth
You've not heard a single word I have said, oh, my God
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Verse 3]
Please take it easy, it can't all be my fault
I haven't made half the mistakes that you've listed so far
Baby, let me explain something, it's all down to drugs
At least I remember taking them and not a lot else
It seems I've stepped over lines you've drawn again and again
But if the ecstasy's in, the wit is definitely out
Dr. Jekyll is wrestlin' Hyde
For my pride
Wow Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Don't be scared of anything at all
Everything we have is all we need
All the spotlights streamin' into angry skies
It means there's no one watchin' as we leave
[Chorus]
Say the first thing that comes into your head when you see me
If it looks like it works, and it feels like it works, then it works
With the sun on your face, all these worries will soon disappear
Just follow me now, just follow me now
[Verse 2]
I find careful patterns in the snow
It seems you did come around, but changed your mind
If you'd just take ten more steps to me
I won't ever ask you again
[Bridge]
Just because I couldn't say it doesn't make me a liar
I noticed a change in the tone of your voice, it's so clear
My role in this mess is not something that I can be proud of
But it's all gonna change, yes, it's all going to change
(All gonna change, yes, it's all going to change)
(It's all gonna change, yes, it's all going to change)
[Chorus]
Say the first thing that comes into your head when you see me
If it looks like it works, and it feels like it works, then it works
With the sun on your face, all these worries will soon disappear
Just follow me now, just follow me now
Whatever's Left Lyrics
[Verse 1]
A feeling I've had many times before
I can't hold the fort, so don't give me more
I struggle and sweat when I'm wide awake
And I know I'm fine, I'm not used to fine
[Chorus]
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 rant
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
[Verse 2]
A sudden movement and a broken limb
The patches are there to show where I'm hit
My fault, is it now? Well, it's news to me
'Cause each of us, we try once again
[Chorus]
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 rant
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
[Outro]
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
Spitting Games Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I broke into your house last night
And left a note at your bedside
I'm far too shy to speak to you at school
You leave me numb, and I'm not sure why
[Verse 2]
I find it easier to sit and stare
Than push my limbs out towards you right there
My heart is bursting in your perfect eyes
As blue as oceans and as pure as skies
[Chorus]
I struggle for the words and then give up
My head's up with the birds in the t-hut
A little peace of mind that I know better
Than the plain disgrace of all my letters
[Verse 3]
But after that, the floodgates opened up
And I fell in love with everyone I saw
Please take your time, I'm not in any rush
And it's in everything I ever write
[Chorus]
It's not as if I need the extra weight
Confused enough by life, so thanks a lot
Lonely written words for company
Just raise the roof this once and follow me
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
I struggle for the words and then give up
My head's up with the birds on the t-hut
A little peace of mind that I know better
Than the plain disgrace of all my letters
Chocolate Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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 twenty-five
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
This time
Grazed Knees Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm trying not to stare, it's too late
The blanket's over there, if you like
I'm broken and I'm colder than hell
I should've said I'd not come back here
[Refrain]
Your breakfast will get cold
I really have to go
[Verse 2]
It's easier to lie and be safe
Time and time again I'm half stalled
One giant leap of faith is easy
When everyone you ask is so sure
[Refrain]
Just give a second thought
What if we don't get caught?
[Verse 3]
Just say you love me now
And forget this whole row
Just save your energy
For making up with me
Same Lyrics
[Intro]
Maybe somewhere else will not be half as cold as me
[Verse 1]
The curtains drawn, the winter sun makes patterns on your face
It looks like some kaleidoscopic breathing exercise
[Chorus]
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
[Post-Chorus]
Baby, won't you breathe?
Baby, won't you breathe?
[Verse 2]
Hold me in your freezing arms before we have to go
I wince a little, but it's not because I know the truth
The windshield of your little car is frosted through the glass
A clear heart of air appears as we shiver on the seats
[Chorus]
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
[Post-Chorus]
Treat it as a test
Treat it as a test
Baby, won't you breathe?
Baby, won't you breathe?
[Outro]
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same
It's the same, it's the same, it's the same