Texas is an alternative rock band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986… Read Full Bio ↴Texas is an alternative rock band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986 and fronted by singer Sharleen Spiteri. The band was founded by Johnny McElhone (of Altered Images), taking the name from the 1984 Wim Wenders movie Paris, Texas. Their musical sound went from blues rock from debut album Southside (1989), via blue eyed soul of White on Blonde (1997) to the disco pop of Red Book (2005). Their first album for eight years, The Conversation, was released on 20th May 2013. In May 2017 the band released their ninth studio album, Jump on Board and in February 2020 announced on Twitter that their next album, called Hi, will be released later that year.

Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar), Ally McErlaine (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass) have survived all line ups.

Ticket To Lie
Texas Lyrics

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Attention annoys me
I could disappoint
So just take a walk
And try to avoid

The cars in the street now
They could knock you down
So just take a bus

It's a long long way down

There's a ticket in my hand
If you want I don't know what you think

Tell me where you wanna go
Take a breath when I ask you to just try
Close your eyes I'll take you there
I could take you anywhere
Come fly
Yeah tell me what you wanna do
I can make it up for you and lie

Laughter annoys me
Makes me feel sad
Yeah I wrote that book
Can I have it back

There's black all around me
And I'm lost in this crowd
There's no coming back
Cause I'm on my way down

There's a ticket in my hand
I can't use it without you

So tell me where you wanna go
Take a breath when I ask you to just try
Close your eyes I'll take you there
I could take you anywhere
Come fly
Yeah, tell me what you wanna do
I can make it up for you and lie

So tell me where you wanna go
Take a breath when I ask you to just try
Close your eyes I'll take you there
I could take you anywhere
Come fly

So tell me where you wanna go
Take a breath when I ask you to just try
Yeah tell me what you wanna do
I can make it up for you and lie
So tell me where you wanna go

I will put that ticket in your hand
In your hand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Texas's song "Ticket To Lie" are centered around the theme of escapism. The singer feels burdened and overwhelmed by her surroundings and seeks to escape them by offering the listener a ticket to 'lie'. By lying, it is implied that the singer can offer the listener a chance to escape from their own reality and indulge in their wildest fantasies. Initially, the singer seems hesitant and almost resentful of the attention she receives, claiming that it annoys her and causes disappointment. She encourages the listener to take a walk and avoid the chaos of the cars in the street.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is yearning for escape herself. She acknowledges that she is lost in a crowd and surrounded by black, possibly indicating feelings of depression and anxiety. The repetitive chorus encourages the listener to close their eyes, take a breath, and allow themselves to be transported wherever they want to go. The singer promises to take them there and create a world where they can lie and indulge.

Overall, "Ticket To Lie" captures the theme of escapism in a poignant way, highlighting the desire to escape from the mundanity and struggles of everyday life. The lyrics convey the idea that sometimes, the only way to survive is to let go and indulge in fantasy.

Line by Line Meaning

Attention annoys me
Being the center of attention bothers me

I could disappoint
I may not meet your expectations

So just take a walk
Instead of being around me, go for a walk

And try to avoid
Steer clear of me

The cars in the street now
The traffic on the streets

They could knock you down
The cars could hit you

So just take a bus
Take public transportation instead

It's a long long way down
Things could get worse

There's a ticket in my hand
I have a chance to escape

If you want I don't know what you think
If you're interested, I'm not sure what your thoughts are

Tell me where you wanna go
Let me know where you want to travel