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.
A Million Hearts
Travis Lyrics
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I can hear it in the slipstream, slipping in and out of time
And I watch you while you're sleeping underneath the movie sign
And all the dreams that you've been dreaming are keeping me awake tonight
You're one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Just one in a million hearts
Apart
I'm not doing a rehearsal, wanna make the first mistake
And if life was in reversal it would be a single take
'Cause I believe in second verses and I hope you're tuning in
With all your blessings and your curses as the final chord begins
You're one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Just one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Apart, apart
Apart, apart
In the middle of a daydream, in the corner of your mind
You will hear me in the slipstream, slipping in from time to time
And I'll still watch you while you're sleeping underneath the movie sign
And all the dreams that you've been dreaming are never gonna change your mind
Ooh
You're one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Just one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Letting go, letting, letting, letting go of you
Letting go of you is tearing me, tearing me apart
Letting go, letting, letting, letting go of you (ooh)
Letting go of you is tearing me, tearing me apart (ooh)
The lyrics of Travis's song "A Million Hearts" speak to the deep longing and emotional struggle experienced by the singer. The song begins by immersing us in a daydream, a mental escape where the singer dwells on their feelings for someone. The slipstream is a metaphor for the flow of time, and the singer can hear this person's presence slipping in and out of their mind. As they watch the person sleeping under a movie sign, they are both captivated by the dreams that person is having and unable to sleep themselves.
The chorus reveals the magnitude of the singer's feelings, describing this person as "one in a million hearts." They acknowledge that the mere thought of letting go is tearing them apart. This implies that the connection between them is incredibly rare and valuable. The second verse indicates that the singer is not interested in rehearsing or playing it safe. They embrace the idea of making mistakes, as life cannot be rewound or repeated. They believe in second chances and hope the person they are addressing is listening, with all their flaws and blessings.
The bridge reiterates the daydream motif, emphasizing that even in the corner of the other person's mind, they will always be present. However, the sad truth is that despite all the dreams shared and cherished, the singer realizes that they will never be able to change this person's mind. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the pain and heartbreak of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
In the middle of a daydream, in the corner of my mind
Even when I'm lost in my thoughts, your presence lingers
I can hear it in the slipstream, slipping in and out of time
Your voice resonates within the flow of my thoughts, transcending time
And I watch you while you're sleeping underneath the movie sign
I observe you peacefully resting, illuminated by the glow of the movie sign above
And all the dreams that you've been dreaming are keeping me awake tonight
Your dreams occupy my mind, making it difficult for me to sleep
You're one in a million hearts
Among countless hearts, you are exceptional and unique
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
The thought of losing you brings me immense pain and agony
Just one in a million hearts
You may be just one person, but you hold immeasurable significance to me
I'm not doing a rehearsal, wanna make the first mistake
I don't want to play it safe, I'm willing to embrace vulnerability and make mistakes
And if life was in reversal it would be a single take
If life could be rewound, I would want to experience it all in one continuous flow
'Cause I believe in second verses and I hope you're tuning in
I believe in giving chances for new beginnings, and I hope you're receptive to them
With all your blessings and your curses as the final chord begins
As our relationship reaches its climax, we experience both the joys and challenges that accompany it
You will hear me in the slipstream, slipping in from time to time
Even when we're apart, my presence will subtly find its way into your thoughts
And I'll still watch you while you're sleeping underneath the movie sign
Even in your moments of tranquility, I'll continue to observe you under the enchantment of the movie sign
And all the dreams that you've been dreaming are never gonna change your mind
No matter what dreams you pursue, they will not alter your feelings towards me
Letting go, letting, letting, letting go of you
The act of releasing you, setting you free
Letting go of you is tearing me, tearing me apart
The process of detachment from you is causing immense emotional pain and suffering
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Healy
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Maggie Trayanova
In the middle of a daydream, in the corner of my mind
I can hear it in the slipstream, slipping in and out of time
And I watch you while you're sleeping underneath the movie sign
And all the dreams that you've been dreaming are keeping me awake tonight
You're one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Just one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Apart
I'm not doing a rehearsal, wanna make the first mistake
And if life was a reversal it would be a single take
'Cause I believe in second verses and I hope you're tuning in
With all your blessings and your curses as the final chord begins
You're one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Just one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Apart, apart
Apart, apart
In the middle of a daydream, in the corner of your mind
You will hear me in the slipstream, slipping in from time to time
And I'll still watch you while you're sleeping underneath the movie sign
And all the dreams that you've been dreaming are never gonna change your mind
Ooh
You're one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Just one in a million hearts
Letting go of you is tearing me apart
Letting go, letting, letting, letting go of you
Letting go of you is tearing me, tearing me apart
Letting go, letting, letting, letting go of you
Letting go of you is tearing me, tearing me apart
Eeyore’s Butt
Sooooo good to hear something I recognise as actual music again........Travis reminds me of the days when the world didn’t seem so fucked. Love you guys ❤️
tanke77
Agree
ALAN PUXADOR DE FIBRA
👍😍👍👏👏👏👏
Fernando Sanabria Hernández
This great and beautiful song is just for us, lovers of good music!
BoydJourney
This song is like a gentle touch to the soul, love you travis
Sal Miceli
Album is seriously on another level.
A
I luv his voice 😊
Marta Gonzalez
Preciosa atmósfera
Hugo Oliveira
Just beautiful ❤
Celeste Depaoli
Es muy relax este tema! Me encanta!! ❤️