My mother died on Monday. Her funeral was on Thursday... The same day this came out. She was a huge snow patrol fan and her and my dad were always waiting for concerts from them so they can go to. We found out this song the morning of the funeral and played it with her before the coffin was closed for the last time with the whole family. I'm not a huge religious person but this could either be a huge coincidence or a sign from her especially considering the way the song suits.
Gary... such a deep and gentle soul. Love the song, crawls within, grows on me. I wish I knew Gary. When I see him, I always say to myself 'this is what my future husband should be like!' Pretty high standards I've set.
Gary’s voice surprised me at the beginning of the song. It certainly sounds like the voice of an old wise and wounded soul. It hurts to look at his face because he’s not trying to hide his emotions. The remains of depression. But he didn’t give in, so why would we? Let’s show all of our love more than ever .
"Don't give in" to your demons and insecurities. The song is about struggling with mental illness (depression/anxiety). Gary began to write it about a friend he knew but realized he was actually writing about himself and the issues he was scared to face. The album wildness is very personal and about addiction, mental illness and sickness (his father has Alzheimers).
In an interview Gary called it raw and about just baring everything both good and bad, and becoming friends with your inner demons. It's a beautiful song and very emotional because how many people in this world struggle under the weight of mental illness through experiencing it themselves or watching a loved one struggle with it.
It can be down right debilitating, exhausting and sap you of any will and creativity. It is so easy to just give in to it at any moment but you can't . You have to make peace with yourself in able to move forward. You have to look at your fears and face them. It sounds easy, it's not, it is a struggle everyday but for every one out there who understands Gary's words -
Don't give in
My mother (single parent) passed 8 months ago, my only other sibling, my little sister passed 5 years before that and I had given up on everything. I had loads of support but it didnt matter. Their words seemed empty. I heard this song and read the lyrics and it really touched me. I have some hope of becoming some resemblance of who I was before it all happened. Thank Snow Patrol, from the bottom of my heart.
People that haven't been there don't understand; depression,anxiety, and despair can destroy the spirit. Everyone is fighting a battle; some battles are greater than others, but if keep fighting the good fight victory will be ours!
