Lyric discussion by The Spyder 

Cover art for Snowed Under lyrics by Keane

Being snowed under must be a terrible feeling. When you feel that you've been treated badly you might think that you can't dig your way out of your unhappiness. But after many years the person has finally woken up, or 'opened my eyes' to realise that you don't have to do this to yourself, because the world is full of beautiful things and life is too short to be wasted on being unhappy.

The other person wants someone to 'understand their hopes and fears,' but in the process they might've been blind to other people's feelings, or they could've taken out their frustrations on the singer even though the singer has beared with it for many years.

Happiness doesn't come to you automatically but if it does you are blessed. If you can't find it in one place then seek it elsewhere, and if you stay positive you will find it =)