Snow Patrol Songs Ranked

Snow Patrol is a Northern Irish-Scottish rock band, formed in Dundee, Scotland in 1994, The current, official lineup (as of 2020) consists of Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals), Paul Wilson (bass guitar, backing vocals), Jonny Quinn (drums), and Johnny McDaid (piano, guitar, backing vocals). Initially an indie rock band, the band rose to prominence in the early-mid 2000s as part of the post-Britpop movement. Connolly joined Snow Patrol in 2002, and after their major-label debut album, Final Straw, the following year, with “Run” the album’s major hit, the band rose to national fame. The album was certified 5× platinum in the UK. Their next studio album, Eyes Open (2006), and its hit single, “Chasing Cars”—the most widely 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, the band released its fifth studio album, A Hundred Million Suns; then, in 2009, they released their first compilation album, Up to Now; and, in 2011, released their sixth studio album, Fallen Empires. The band released their seventh album, Wildness, on 25 May 2018. Here are all of Snow Patrol songs ranked.

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20. I’ll Never Let Go (Fallen Empires, 2011)

“It keeps the same flavor of Snow Patrol’s work but adds enough of the new in terms of speed and feeling that this is easily one of their riskier and better songs.”

19. Chocolate (Final Straw, 2003)

“Every time I hear this song, it brings a smile to my face. Three minutes is too short for this magnificent song. Undoubtedly one of their best songs and its 17th position is very underrated. In my opinion, it is better than Run and a strong competitor of Chasing Cars. I love it!”

18. In the End (Fallen Empires, 2011)

“I’ve followed Snow Patrol since seeing Spitting Games on MTV many moons ago. A truly beautiful song. I get shivers when Gary sings the line “I’ve waited here for you forever”

17. Take Back the City (A Hundred Million Suns, 2008)

“The songs melody is very catchy and the lyrics carry a message of escaping from the world that everyone can relate to. Best drums and the guitar just kills everything.”

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16. Give Me Strength (Up to Now, 2009)

“I love this song. It is very beautiful. A gem of a song. Lyrically a piece of art. It is undoubtedly among my favorite.”

15. Wow (Final Straw, 2003)

“This song is a perfect definition of my feelings. The lyrics and the rhythm are incredible. I love it! Breathtaking song from start to end.”

14. The Lightning Strike (A Hundred Million Suns, 2008)

“This is 3 songs in one and it’s amazing, part one is what if this storm ends, part two is sunlight through the flags, and part 3 is daybreak. Truly beautiful song.”

13. You’re All I Have (Eyes Open, 2006)

“I’m so clear now that you are all that I have’ it’s underrated to be ranked 6th. If you haven’t heard it yet, you are missing something. Amazing, I knew straight away the first time I heard it, it would be my favorite.”

12. How to Be Dead (Final Straw, 2003)

“Beautiful lyrics, soulful vocals and what a soothing composition. One of Snow Patrol’s very best. This is one of their best songs!”

11. Spitting Games (Final Straw, 2003)

“is is song is great, 3rd best on Final Straw (After Run and Chocolate) and one of personal favorites! Definitely one of Snow Patrol’s best songs EVER. It’s astonishing how amazing this song is. Tugs at my insides on so many levels.”

10. Set the Fire to the Third Bar (Eyes Open, 2006)

“So heartbreakingly aching to listen to. I connect a lot to books and music and this is one of those songs I cried listening to. Like other reviewers have stated, it stands out from many slower rhythm snow patrols songs, due to the raw voice put into singing this song, and the delicate backdrop of piano. Very emotional, power and elicit.”

9. You Could Be Happy (Eyes Open, 2006)

“It broke my heart every time I listened to it, after a break up. It’s got that bewitching introduction, for a start, the music box melody. Beautiful. It’s got such heart-rending lyrics and it’s sung in a way that you know this is a song from experience. Gorgeous.”

8. This Isn’t Everything You Are (Fallen Empires, 2011)

“Along with the video, this song really gets to my heart. Is this weird feeling that you’ve hit rock bottom and wish for someone to be at your side when you are finally ready to change your life”

7. New York (Fallen Empires, 2011)

“Just a brilliant song. It’s about a lover calling to his other half who’s left for New York. Gut-wrenching yet beautiful. All he wants is her. The best song on Fallen Empires”

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6. Just Say Yes (Up to Now, 2009)

“This song… Oh man… No words for it… Whenever I listen to it I feel like I’m letting go… I feel like dancing to it every time I hear this… I don’t know why but mu heart flies whenever I listen to this… Its just pure awesomeness!”

5. What If This Storm Ends? (iTunes Live: London Festival ’09, 2008)

“The song is incredible and its background music awe-inspiring. The song may be long but it’s worth listening to every second. I recommend everyone to give it a chance.”

4. Called Out in the Dark (Fallen Empires, 2011)

“Snow patrol at their best. The lyrics make you feel good, and the chorus is simply inspiring. This is the song to play if you want to feel empowered. And the different tempos its hits makes the song just like 4 seasons in one day – showcasing the spectrum of sound that snow patrol are capable of.”

3. Open Your Eyes (Eyes Open, 2006)

“I always liked this song but now it has a very special place in my heart. I played this for a person for the first time on guitar. That was the last time I ever saw them before they were in a coffin. Whenever I hear this song I remember him”

2. Run (Final Straw, 2003)

“This is also my first Snow Patrol experience and when I first heard it, I sat back in my chair and listened to it…5 times. The last 3 minutes of the song has a euphoric quality that can’t be matched with anything else I’ve ever heard. Between the instrumentation and the lyrics and overall structure to the song, it is a true masterpiece.”

1. Chasing Cars (Eyes Open, 2006)

“This song is just so beautiful. The instruments sound amazing, the vocals sound dreamy and the lyrics are emotional. This is one of my favorite alternative songs of all time.”