Gary Lightbody
Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol
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Open Your Eyes

Posted about 5 years ago
Convened in Dingle on the west coast of Ireland. Drummer Jonny knew the area well and convinced the band the remote cottage once used by Kate Bush would best channel the Snow Patrol spirit. I read meaning into everything. And yes, the studio was on a cliff edge with the sea crashing just beneath. And it was from these early writing sessions that ‘Eyes Open’ began it’s journey to completion, via recording sessions in Kent and Grouse Lodge, Ireland.
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Comments (15)

  1. iseemonsters
    iseemonsters says In my mind, I can now almost hear the waves crashing during the song. Thanks for the insight, and the beautiful song.
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  2. kaleef
    kaleef says the dingle pennisula! and black valley & the burren! and kate bush? a fortunate man we have among us.
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  3. Dale
    Dale says Ah, insight into the creative mind! Thanks for sharing.
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  4. joanikin
    joanikin says Places like the one described must certainly offer recompense for any struggle to create such a perfectly beautiful song. Who hasn't had moments where the one we are involved with cannot see into the core of what causes discord? Many thanks for this song!
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  5. amber
    amber says Sharing this story gives depth to an already multilayered song. Oh, thank you sooo much
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  6. paperdoll
    paperdoll says this song is my alarm every morning. :) except i don't actually get out of bed, and i just keep hitting snooze for an hour... Still, a great way to wake up in the morning! Now, if only I could manage to get to work on time. Thank u!! xo
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  7. Anonymous says Thanks for sharing the insight , thats' very interesting. Nice song! This is a favorite track for me from the album!!
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  8. 3nit18
    3nit18 says One of my fave songs in the album! Thanks for sharing the “behind the music” moment of this song. I love your band! When you comin back to San Francisco?
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  9. 3nit18
    3nit18 says One of my fave songs in the album! Thanks for sharing the “behind the music” moment of this song. I love your band! When you comin back to San Francisco?
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  10. TheSnowPatrolLady
    TheSnowPatrolLady says LOVE this song so much when you play it live i end up crying so much that people think i'm having a heart attack.I like Kate Bush,been told i look like her actually-a sort of younger version if that makes sense.Sorry this probably makes no sense,just got back from working most of the day. Erm,yeah i love this song,i love all your songs,thanks for everything by the way :D Em x
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  11. somethin bout life
    somethin bout life says very cool song, very nice...thanks so much for sharing your experience
    Permalink posted 05/04/2007
  12. letsallmakebelieve
    letsallmakebelieve says I love this song... it's so uplifting.
    Permalink posted 05/05/2007
  13. palomita
    palomita says I remember reading somewhere that the more personal a piece of art is, the more universal it ultimately becomes as we are all able to see our own experiences and sentiments in the work...I think that's the beauty of a lot of Snow Patrol's music. This song is, to me (a long-time SP fan) the most dramatic example of this. The first time I heard it, it was absolutely overwhelming - the lyrics so closely mirrored something I had experienced not too long ago that it took my breath away. Even now, having listened to the song countless times, it has not lost that power to affect me. It's truly cathartic, in a way that few songs have been for me. Because I formed such an immediate emotional connection to the song, I have often wondered what actually inspired the lyrics. Maybe I will know one day!
    Permalink posted 05/05/2007
  14. The Time Machine
    The Time Machine says


    Wow! Thanks for sharing. Had no idea that the recording took place in the same location as the legendary Kate Bush. So cool!

    : = )





    Permalink posted 05/10/2007
  15. ocpunkster
    ocpunkster says This is beautiful... I love the song already, but this has been insightful! Thank you
    Permalink posted 01/25/2008

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