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Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Snow Patrol fans are only now realising what 'Chasing Cars' means after 19 years
Snow Patrol fans are only just realising the meaning behind their hit song "Chasing Cars", which was released 19 years ago. It turns out some people have been ignorant for years When it comes to bands who have a string of huge hits, Snow Patrol is probably up there with some of the best. From "Chocolate" to "Run" to "Open Your Eyes" - the band has endless popular tracks to their name. However, one of their most famous songs is loved by many, even though some people don't appear to know what it means. The Northern Irish Scottish rock band actually first came together in 1994 in Dundee, and comprises Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals) and Johnny McDaid (piano, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). Lightbody is the band's only remaining original member decades later. Even though the band has been making music for decades, it turns out there are still some facts people don't actually know about them, including the meaning behind their hit "Chasing Cars". The song, released in 2006, was reported to be the most-played song of the 21st century on UK radio back in 2019. Despite this, a lot of people still don't know what the lyrics really mean, and the topic recently came up on social media platform Quora. One person wrote: "What is the song Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol about?" Naturally, the question encouraged a variety of responses, with many fans quick to offer their ideas. All sorts of thoughts were put forward. One wrote: "I absolutely adore this song. I think it's a pretty basic love song actually. It's about a young man trying to express his love for his partner. They sing 'those three words are not enough'. You have to assume he's talking about the words 'I love you' right? "I love the lyrics 'forget what we're told, before we get too old'. To me, that means that they should not waste their youthful love no matter what. Perhaps their parents, or other elders, have tried to discourage them from being together. "And the chorus simply asks whether his lover will just stay with him in their love, and shut out everything else. The reference to the 'garden bursting into life' is, I think, just a reference to how beautiful love can be. "I don't think there are really any real hidden meanings in this song. I think it's just a beautiful love song from one person to another." One more added: "I think what the song is implying is that it's about a guy who is trying to persuade a woman to be his girl." However, despite being a love song, the band have previously confirmed what the term "Chasing Cars" actually means. You may be surprised to learn what the answer is. What does Chasing Cars mean? Lead singer Gary Lightbody actually composed the song, though it's still credited to all then-members of Snow Patrol, including Jonny Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Tom Simpson and Paul Wilson. According to reports, Gary Lightbody is said to have written the song after becoming sober following a binge of white wine. He is claimed to have been sitting in the garden of song producer Jacknife Lee's Kent cottage. Previously speaking to Rolling Stone, he said: "It's the purest love song that I've ever written. There's no knife-in-the-back twist. When I read these lyrics back, I was like, 'Oh, that's weird.' "All the other love songs I've written have a dark edge." The phrase "Chasing Cars" was also said to be inspired by Gary's father, and it refers to a girl Gary was infatuated with when he was younger. "You're like a dog chasing a car. You'll never catch it and you just wouldn't know what to do with it if you did," he said.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who is in the Britain's Got Talent final after golden buzzer twist?
Britain's Got Talent (BGT) has been putting acts through after its first semi-final. The finalists will compete in the hotly-anticipated live final in May. The winner will get the chance to perform at The Royal Variety Show attended by King Charles as well as a £250,000 cash prize. Last year's winner was singer Sydney Christmas. Britain's Got Talent was supersized this year, seeing the live semi-finals taking place over six Saturdays instead of back-to-back over a week. The golden buzzer twist has stirred up some controversy, where one act can be sent into the final by the judges. Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli returned to their judging panel for the semi-final at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London over the weekend. Guest judge KSI will return to the series at a later date. The first live show was at times chaotic, with the main surprise seeing eight-year-old magician Teddy Magic pull out last minute but TV bosses hope he will return to perform at one of the later semi-finals. So who are the acts who have made it through to the final? Stacey Leadbeatter secured her place in the final after winning the backing of the public vote in the live semi-final. The singer stunned the audiences at home with her performance of Anyone by Demi Lovato. Watch Stacey Leadbeatter perform Demi Lovato song Going into the semi-final, she said winning would leave her speechless. "I can't even begin to put into words what it would mean to me if I was lucky enough to be crowned the winner," she said. "But it would be the biggest and best moment of my life other than the birth of my little girl. I have watched BGT since the first show and it would be like a full circle moment." It's not only the audience choosing who is going through to the final. Olly Pearson was given the gift of the semi-final golden buzzer. The young guitarist, 11, put on an energetic performance with his electric guitar at the Eventim Apollo. Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell was impressed and he hit the semi-final Golden Buzzer for the youngster. Watch Olly Pearson's performance Ahead of the semi-final, Pearson revealed he would love to "rock out" with the royal family if he won the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. He had said: "There are so many amazing acts this year. I am just really happy to be part of it. Honestly if I won and got the chance to play my guitar at the Royal Variety Performance, it would be awesome! Imagine the Royals rocking out with me." McKee was the first to get a spot in the BGT grand final after he got the most votes from the public. The Scottish singer impressed the viewers at home with his own opera twist on Snow Patrol's song Chasing Cars. Watch Vinne McKee's Chasing Cars performance Going into the semi-final, McKee had said it would be life-changing to win Britain's Got Talent. He said: "That is a dream. It would change my whole life. Just getting as far as I have has been like living a dream." He added: "My ultimate dream has been the same my whole life. I want to tour, sing to large audiences and let the world hear my original music and my versions of classics. I would love one day for people to open YouTube and Spotify and choose me as their go to artist." In a twist to the semi-finals, dance group The Blackouts were also sent through to the final. Judge Holden pressed the golden buzzer in the latest change to the show's format. The Blackouts put on a memorable lights show as they dance in the dark with the lights on their costumes telling a story through their movements. Ahead of the live show, the new golden buzzer rules were explained. ITV confirmed: "In each semi-final, either one of the judges or Ant and Dec will be given control of the golden buzzer, and as soon as they see a performance worthy of a place in the final, they will have just one opportunity to press it. That act will be granted a one-way ticket to the final, along with one other act from that night who will be voted in by the public." Watch The Blackouts' semi-final performance that got the golden buzzer Going into the semi-final, The Blackouts spoke about what winning the show would mean to them. The dance group said: "It would be the honour of a lifetime. We've spent over ten years perfecting this show, mostly behind the scenes, in the dark, literally and figuratively. To be crowned the winners would mean that our story, our work, and our message have truly reached the hearts of the British public. That would be the most beautiful reward we could imagine." They added: "Our biggest dream is to share our show with people all over the world and especially here in the UK, where we've already felt such a strong connection. We want to perform on the biggest stages, but more than that, we want to bring joy, light, and wonder to audiences everywhere. BGT feels like the start of something huge, and we're ready to give it everything." Britain's Got Talent's live semi-finals continue on Saturday at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is in the BGT 2025 final?
BRITAIN'S Got Talent 2025 has already seen a shedload of soon-to-be stars wow the judges, hoping to go all the way and take to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance. The first flurries of fantastic finalists have already been confirmed. Here's everything you need to know about them. Vinnie McKee 4 Vinnie McKee is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool who works as a bingo caller when he's not performing. His audition received a standing ovation, with his soulful voice quickly making him a fan favourite. Simon Cowell even jumped up and pressed the Golden Buzzer during his rendition of I'm Gonna Be by The Proclaimers — the first time it was pressed this series. In the first live semi-final, Vinnie's emotional rendition of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars resonated with both the audience and the judges, securing him the top spot through the public vote. Commenting on his performance, Simon said: "I absolutely love that version. You've got this beautiful semi-classical voice. "This is the sort of moment I love, when somebody has waited for something all their lives to be given an opportunity." The Blackouts 4 Swedish dance group The Blackouts have stunned spectators with their innovative routines blending high-energy choreography, acrobatics, precision dance moves and cutting-edge LED technology. During the auditions they impressed judges Simon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon so much that they all pressed the Golden Buzzer at once. During the semi-finals, Amanda was so blown away by their creativity and technical skill that she gave them the golden treatment once again, sending them directly to the final. Olly Pearson 4 Olly Pearson is an 11-year-old guitarist from Manchester who has charmed the judges and audience alike. Britian's Got Talent fans hit out at show for 'huge issue' during audition that gets golden buzzer from Amanda Despite his tender age, his guitar playing displays a level of maturity and technical proficiency that is rare even among seasoned musicians. His semi-final performance was a medley of songs including AC/DC's Thunderstruck, Guns And Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine and Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer. Simon reached for the Golden Buzzer to ensure Olly's place in the final, after Amanda had done the same at the audition stage. Olly said getting to the final of the ITV show was the 'coolest thing in my life'. Stacey Leadbeatter Supermarket worker Stacey Leadbeatter from Yorkshire rounds out the list of finalists so far. The singer impressed the judges so much in her audition that she received the Golden Buzzer from YouTube star KSI after the audience practically demanded that someone did. In the second semi-final, Stacey's moving rendition of Leona Lewis' version of Snow Patrol's Run struck a chord with viewers, earning her the majority of the public vote and a well-deserved spot in the final. As the semi-finals continue on ITV1 at 7pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, more acts will join these fab four acts in the show's final.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who is in the BGT 2025 final?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up BRITAIN'S Got Talent 2025 has already seen a shedload of soon-to-be stars wow the judges, hoping to go all the way and take to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance. The first flurries of fantastic finalists have already been confirmed. Here's everything you need to know about them. Vinnie McKee 4 Vinnie got the first Golden Buzzer of 2025 Credit: Rex Vinnie McKee is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool who works as a bingo caller when he's not performing. His audition received a standing ovation, with his soulful voice quickly making him a fan favourite. Simon Cowell even jumped up and pressed the Golden Buzzer during his rendition of I'm Gonna Be by The Proclaimers — the first time it was pressed this series. In the first live semi-final, Vinnie's emotional rendition of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars resonated with both the audience and the judges, securing him the top spot through the public vote. Commenting on his performance, Simon said: "I absolutely love that version. You've got this beautiful semi-classical voice. "This is the sort of moment I love, when somebody has waited for something all their lives to be given an opportunity." The Blackouts 4 Three judges were so impressed by The Blackouts that they all pushed the Golden Buzzer at once Credit: Splash Swedish dance group The Blackouts have stunned spectators with their innovative routines blending high-energy choreography, acrobatics, precision dance moves and cutting-edge LED technology. During the auditions they impressed judges Simon, Amanda Holden, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon so much that they all pressed the Golden Buzzer at once. During the semi-finals, Amanda was so blown away by their creativity and technical skill that she gave them the golden treatment once again, sending them directly to the final. Olly Pearson 4 Olly got Simon's Golden Buzzer in the semis Credit: Rex Olly Pearson is an 11-year-old guitarist from Manchester who has charmed the judges and audience alike. Britian's Got Talent fans hit out at show for 'huge issue' during audition that gets golden buzzer from Amanda Despite his tender age, his guitar playing displays a level of maturity and technical proficiency that is rare even among seasoned musicians. His semi-final performance was a medley of songs including AC/DC's Thunderstruck, Guns And Roses' Sweet Child O' Mine and Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer. Simon reached for the Golden Buzzer to ensure Olly's place in the final, after Amanda had done the same at the audition stage. Olly said getting to the final of the ITV show was the 'coolest thing in my life'. Stacey Leadbeatter 4 Stacey Leadbetter got the Golden Buzzer treatment from KSI during the auditions Credit: Rex Supermarket worker Stacey Leadbeatter from Yorkshire rounds out the list of finalists so far. The singer impressed the judges so much in her audition that she received the Golden Buzzer from YouTube star KSI after the audience practically demanded that someone did. In the second semi-final, Stacey's moving rendition of Leona Lewis' version of Snow Patrol's Run struck a chord with viewers, earning her the majority of the public vote and a well-deserved spot in the final. As the semi-finals continue on ITV1 at 7pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, more acts will join these fab four acts in the show's final.
Glasgow Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow bingo caller makes Britain's Got Talent final
Vinnie McKee, from Ruchazie, triumphed in Saturday night's semi-final after impressing the panel with his emotional rendition of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars. The proud Glaswegian had already made headlines earlier in the competition when Simon Cowell awarded him the coveted golden buzzer during his audition, sending him straight through to the semi-finals. Following his performance, the singer posted to social media, saying: "Thank you, everyone! We are on this crazy journey together. "I love you all, and standing on the stage performing for everyone is me living my dream. "It hasn't sunk in yet." READ MORE: Popular Glasgow pub known for 'home-cooked pub grub' hits the market READ MORE: Hit Broadway musical heading to Glasgow's King's Theatre Following his latest performance, Simon praised Vinnie's talent, saying: "I absolutely love that version. "You've got this beautiful semi-classical voice. "This is the sort of moment I love — when someone who's waited all their life finally gets their chance." Amanda Holden also praised Vinnie, adding: "You did Scotland proud." READ MORE: Major comedy tour to launch with debut show in Glasgow Fans quickly flooded social media with support, with one posting: "Loved that version of Chasing Cars by Vinnie McKee!" With another saying: "So pleased Vinnie McKee is in the final. "Doing it for himself and Scotland."
