Statements (168)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:song
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Spiceworld_Tour
gptkb:Jessica_Mauboy gptkb:Snow_Patrol |
| gptkbp:accolade |
Nominated for Best British Single at the 2007 BRIT Awards
Nominated for Best Song at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards |
| gptkbp:album |
gptkb:Eyes_Open
available on various albums |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Snow_Patrol
|
| gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:Paul_Wilson
gptkb:Gary_Lightbody gptkb:Jonny_Quinn gptkb:Nathan_Connolly gptkb:Snow_Patrol |
| gptkbp:awards |
Nominated for BRIT Award
Nominated for Ivor Novello Award |
| gptkbp:certification |
gptkb:Platinum
Platinum in the UK Gold in the US |
| gptkbp:chart_performance |
international success
|
| gptkbp:chart_position |
#5
#5 on UK Singles Chart #6 on UK Singles Chart #1 on Irish Singles Chart |
| gptkbp:covered_by |
gptkb:H._E._Ed_Sheeran
gptkb:Various_Artists gptkb:Covered_by_Boyce_Avenue gptkb:Covered_by_Leona_Lewis gptkb:Leona_Lewis gptkb:The_Piano_Guys by Ed Sheeran by The Piano Guys Covered by Ed Sheeran by Boyce Avenue Covered by The Piano Guys by Sleeping at Last by Leona Lewis |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
widely covered by artists
Frequently used in TV shows and films significant in the 2000s music scene |
| gptkbp:debut_year |
gptkb:2004
|
| gptkbp:fan_base |
large and dedicated
Snow Patrol fans Strong following in the UK Strong following in the US |
| gptkbp:genre |
Soft rock
Pop rock post-rock alternative rock post-Britpop |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chasing Cars
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Popular wedding song
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
many contemporary artists
|
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Influenced many indie bands
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Coldplay
gptkb:The_Verve gptkb:Radiohead gptkb:U2 |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Coldplay
gptkb:The_Verve gptkb:Radiohead gptkb:U2 Indie rock Post-rock |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
personal experiences
personal experiences of the band members Personal experiences of the band |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:TV_shows
gptkb:The_Last_Song gptkb:films gptkb:The_Vampire_Diaries gptkb:Grey's_Anatomy gptkb:The_OC gptkb:One_Tree_Hill numerous commercials |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Ireland gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Considered one of Snow Patrol's signature songs
|
| gptkbp:length |
4:27
|
| gptkbp:live_performance |
gptkb:festival
gptkb:T_in_the_Park gptkb:battle Performed at Glastonbury Festival Performed at T in the Park Performed at V Festival Performed on various late-night shows Performed at Reading and Leeds Festivals |
| gptkbp:lyricist |
Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Jonny Quinn
|
| gptkbp:media |
gptkb:The_Vampire_Diaries
gptkb:Grey's_Anatomy gptkb:The_OC |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Snow_Patrol
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
Verse-chorus form
Melodic and atmospheric Clean guitar tones Prominent piano melodies Simple and steady beats |
| gptkbp:music_video |
gptkb:Chasing_Cars_(music_video)
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:music_video_director |
gptkb:Dawn_Shadforth
|
| gptkbp:notable_cover |
gptkb:H._E._Ed_Sheeran
gptkb:Leona_Lewis Covered by various artists |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:The_100
gptkb:The_Vampire_Diaries gptkb:Grey's_Anatomy gptkb:The_OC Used in various films and TV shows use in films use in television shows |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
at the Brit Awards
at the Juno Awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
All that I am, all that I ever was.
Forget what we’re told, before we get too old. If I lay here, if I just lay here. Is here in your perfect eyes. Show me a garden that’s bursting into life. “ Would you lie with me and just forget the world?” “ If I lay here, if I just lay here” |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Snow_Patrol
|
| gptkbp:producer |
gptkb:Jacknife_Lee
|
| gptkbp:record_label |
gptkb:Polydor_Records
Fiction Records |
| gptkbp:recorded_by |
gptkb:2005
Used in commercials Used in trailers |
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:Ireland
gptkb:UK gptkb:USA |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:2006
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:remix |
gptkb:battle
Remixed by various artists by various D Js |
| gptkbp:sound |
gptkb:battle
Subtle and supportive bass lines available on special editions |
| gptkbp:speed |
90
|
| gptkbp:streaming_platforms |
gptkb:battle
Over 500 million streams on Spotify over 500 million on Spotify |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Love
gptkb:Nostalgia gptkb:automobile love Longing nostalgia longing |
| gptkbp:themes |
Vulnerability
love Intimacy nostalgia Emotional connection longing |
| gptkbp:vocalization |
Emotional and heartfelt delivery
|
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Paul_Wilson
gptkb:Gary_Lightbody gptkb:Jonny_Quinn gptkb:Nathan_Connolly |