The band released their debut album, Good Feeling (1997), to moderate success where it debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart and was later awarded a silver certification from the BPI in January 2000. The band gained greater success with their second album, The Man Who (1999), which spent nine weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, totalling 134 weeks in the top 100 of the chart. In 2003, The Man Who was certified 9× platinum by the BPI, representing sales of over 2.68 million in the UK alone. Following this success, the band released their third effort, The Invisible Band (2001) album. The Invisible Band went on to match the success found with their previous album, where it debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and spent a total of four weeks at the top spot, fifteen weeks in the top ten, and a total of fifty-five weeks in the top 100 chart, as well as peaking at thirty-nine on the US Billboard 200 album chart, spending a duration of seven weeks in the Billboard 200 chart. A year following the release of The Invisible Band, the BPI awarded Travis with a 4× platinum certification for the album.
In recent years, the band's discography has included studio albums 12 Memories (2003), The Boy with No Name (2007), Ode to J. Smith (2008), Where You Stand (2013), Everything at Once (2016) and 10 Songs (2020). In 2004, the band released their first greatest hits album, Singles, which spent nineteen weeks in the top 100 of the UK albums chart. Travis have twice been awarded best band at the BRIT Awards and were awarded the NME Artist of the Year award at their 2000 ceremony, and in 2016 were honoured at the Scottish Music Awards for their outstanding contribution to music. The band are widely said by the media to have paved the way for other bands such as Keane and Coldplay to go on to achieve worldwide success throughout the 2000s, particularly with the success of The Man Who.
Craft Recordings celebrated the 20th anniversary of Travis' breakthrough year with two simultaneous releases: Live at Glastonbury '99, plus expanded editions of The Man Who – both of which were released on 21 June 2019.
Sing
Travis Lyrics
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Lately, nothing seems to be going right
So low, why'd you have to get so low?
You're so
You've been waiting in the sun too long
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing
Colder, crying over your shoulder
Hold her, and tell her everything's gonna be fine
Surely, you've been going too early
Hurry, 'cause no one's gonna be stopped
Now, now, now, now, now
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
Baby, there's something going on today
But I say nothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
So, now, now, now, now, now
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
Ah, baby, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing
The lyrics to Travis's song "Sing" convey a message of hope and encouragement during trying times. The song seems to be addressed to someone who has been going through a difficult period lately and has been feeling low. The first verse talks about how the person has been going crazy, with nothing seeming to go right. The singer encourages the person to sing, as if to suggest that singing could help lift their spirits. The chorus emphasizes this idea, repeating the line "But if you sing, sing, sing" several times. It suggests that when the person sings, they will be able to bring love into the world, which is something that won't happen if they keep their emotions bottled up.
The second verse continues with a similar message, encouraging the person to hold someone close and confide in them. It again emphasizes the idea that time is short and that the person needs to take action now. The repetition of the word "now" in the verse creates a sense of urgency.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder that music has the power to heal and bring people together. It encourages listeners to find their voice and sing their emotions out loud, reminding us that doing so can be a powerful way to acknowledge our feelings and connect with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you've been going so crazy
You've been facing a lot of difficulties and problems lately.
Lately, nothing seems to be going right
Your life seems to be lacking the happiness and positivity that you need.
So low, why'd you have to get so low?
You're feeling very down and depressed, and you're not sure why it's happening to you.
You've been waiting in the sun too long
You've been enduring waiting so long, but it doesn't seem like things are going to get better anytime soon.
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
But if you express yourself, and be more positive and happier, things will start to change for the better.
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
All the love you have and bring to the world won't mean anything if you don't actively express yourself and your feelings.
Colder, crying over your shoulder
You feel like you're being ignored, and you're not getting the attention and comfort that you need.
Hold her, and tell her everything's gonna be fine
Just hold onto hope and reassure yourself that everything will eventually become okay and get better.
Surely, you've been going too early
You feel like you're trying too hard and expending too much energy too quickly.
Hurry, 'cause no one's gonna be stopped
You should keep moving forward and not get bogged down by doubts and insecurities, because nobody's going to stop you from reaching your goals except yourself.
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing,
But if you start being more expressive and positive, things will fall into place and you'll start to feel better.
Ah, baby, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
So just let go of your fears and doubts and express yourself, because that's how you'll start to feel better and more positive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Francis Healy
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