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.
07 Why Does It Alawys Rain On Me
Travis Lyrics
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Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
I can't stand myself
I'm being held up by invisible men
Still life on a shelf when
I've got my mind on something else
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
Oh why is it raining so?
It's so cold
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on, on
Travis's song "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" explores the feelings of hopelessness and despair that can come with a string of bad luck. The lyrics center around the theme of rain - a metaphor for the struggles that the singer is going through. Throughout the song, the singer questions why everything seems to be going wrong, even when things should be looking up. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer unable to sleep and feeling like they are surrounded by problems. Despite people telling them that everything is fine, the singer can't shake the feeling that something is not right.
The lyrics also touch on a feeling of self-doubt, with the singer feeling like they can't stand themselves. This sense of being held back by invisible forces is reflected in the line "Still life on a shelf when I've got my mind on something else." The repeated refrain of "Why does it always rain on me?" highlights the hopelessness that the singer is feeling. Even when the sun is shining, they can't seem to escape the bad luck that seems to follow them.
Overall, Travis's "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" is a poignant exploration of the struggles that can come with a run of bad luck. The rain metaphor throughout the song serves as a powerful reminder that even when things seem bleak, there is always the possibility of light breaking through the clouds.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep tonight
I am feeling restless and cannot fall asleep
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Despite everyone assuring me that everything is okay, I still feel uneasy
Still I can't close my eyes
My anxiety prevents me from being able to relax and rest my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
I am feeling hopeless and see no escape from my current struggles
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I am longing for a time of happiness and positivity that has seemingly disappeared
I get the strangest feeling you belong
I have a deep sense of familiarity with the feeling of hopelessness and sadness
Why does it always rain on me?
I am questioning why I always seem to experience hardships and difficulties
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
I am wondering if my past mistakes have caused me to experience negative consequences in the present
Even when the sun is shining I can't avoid the lightning
Despite glimpses of positivity, I am still unable to escape the negative situations that often come my way
I can't stand myself
I am feeling ashamed and disgusted with who I am as a person
I'm being held up by invisible men
I feel weighed down by emotions and struggles that are not visible to others
Still life on a shelf when I've got my mind on something else
My obligations and responsibilities feel insignificant in comparison to the larger problems I am facing
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
I am wondering where the happiness and positivity in my life has gone
Oh why is it raining so? It's so cold
I am struggling to find warmth and comfort amidst the difficult circumstances I am facing
Why does it always rain on me?
I am still questioning why I always seem to be faced with hardships and difficulties
Why does it always rain on, on
I am continuously struggling and can't seem to find a way out of my negative experiences
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Healy
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@dzikryap315
the lyrics :
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
I can't stand myself
I'm being held up by invisible men
Still life on a shelf when
I've got my mind on something else
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
Oh why is it raining so?
It's so cold
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, oh, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue sky go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on, on
@tugbaisitmez7394
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody saying everything's alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all these lights
Sunny days
Where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining
I can't avoid the lightning
I can't stand myself
I'm being held up by an invisible man
Still life on a shelf when
I got my mind on something else
Sunny days
Where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining
I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue skies go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything's all right
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of the lights
Sunny days
Where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong
Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Even when the sun is shining
I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue skies go?
And why is it raining so?
It's so cold
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on....
@ohneMofa007
I moved to Scotland as an German, settled in and my Scottish girl friend broke up with me, I stayed 3 years after that, I loved the country and the kind people, still it was a bitter Sweet time in Scotland, and this music reminds my on those cold Scottish nights and the pain I felt ……… now I am in my 50s and the music Transports me back to those days……greetings from Berlin Germany 🇩🇪
@MiloCarrete
They leave you when they notice you love them.
@stesindy142
Oh sorry to hear your stay wasn’t enjoyable thankfully never been to Germony musics shite on hiiiiiiiii
@Paul-cl3sy
@MiloCarrete you're 💯 right
@robinbanerjee3788
I met a Berlin girl who did the same to me back in 2001 !
@robinbanerjee3788
Love you pal and know precisely how you felt
@gnif3k
1999.. I was 13 living in the middle of nowhere after moving out from big city due to my family's financial struggle. My parents bought a stereo for me and my brother. This song was on the radio at that time. I remember recording it and playing it over and over again. Even when there was no electricity the batteries kept the music playing. Tough time but I miss it.
Great band! Long live Travis!!!
@marcusaloc
gnif3k I was 14, but I just met Travis in 2000 when I bough The Man Who. It greatly improved my life with these songs in that boring days at school. Thanks Travis!!!
@boingyboingy6578
+StrokeMeYouInsolentHumanCuzIAmACat Whos this tosses meaning shag a feline dot tosses
@thebatman4279
Boingy Boingy
Translation?