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.
Animals
Travis Lyrics
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I was king for a day every night
I was wrong I was wrong
And I knew where to go
Every step was a step up the road
I was on I was on
As I reach for the sky
It was clear I couldn't fly
All the animals are running after me
It's all that I can do to stay on two feet
All the animals are running to the sea
And I give it away every night every day
Every word that I say I'm an animal
So I land on a stage
And I find that I'm slipping away
Let it roll, let it roll
And the heart plays a game
Trying to fool a reptilian brain
In control, in control
Where I fly, or I fight
Wanna look into your eyes
There's nothing but animal there
All the animals are running after me
It's all that I can do to stay on two feet
All the animals are running to the sea
And I give it away every night every day
Every word that I say I'm an animal
So let your walls come crashing down
Let your prayers fall to the ground
Let me see your smile
At the corner of the block(?)
Be your words for a while(?)
Be a song for a while(?)
All the animals are running after me
It's all that I can do to stay on two feet
All the animals are running to the sea
And I give it away every night every day
Every word that I say I'm an animal
I'm an animal
The song Animals by Travis explores the singer's feelings of being an animal, unable to control his impulses and instincts. The opening lines suggest that the singer was once very confident, believing that he was always right and that he was in control. However, as the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced some kind of epiphany, realizing that he is not in control of his behavior after all.
The repeated phrase "all the animals are running after me" suggests that the singer is being pursued by his own animalistic urges and desires. He struggles to stay on two feet and to resist the pull of his instincts, but ultimately feels like he's giving in to them every night and every day. The singer seems to be questioning his own humanity, wondering how much control he really has over his actions and whether he's more animal than man.
In the final verse, the lyrics take a more optimistic turn, suggesting that the singer may be able to find peace by embracing his animal nature. He encourages the listener to tear down their walls and let go of their prayers, perhaps implying that people need to let go of their attempts to control their own lives and simply embrace their true animalistic nature. The repeated refrain of "I'm an animal" reinforces the idea that the singer is coming to terms with his own animalistic side and accepting it as a part of himself.
Line by Line Meaning
I was sure I was right
I believed in my own opinions and actions.
I was king for a day every night
I felt powerful and important in my daily life.
I was wrong I was wrong
I realized my opinions and actions were incorrect.
And I knew where to go
I had a clear path to follow.
Every step was a step up the road
Every move I made was progress towards my goal.
I was on I was on
I felt confident and motivated.
As I reach for the sky
As I pursued my dreams and ambitions.
It was clear I couldn't fly
I realized my limitations.
'cause I'm not that animal
I'm human and can't do everything.
All the animals are running after me
I feel pursued and overwhelmed by responsibilities and pressure.
It's all that I can do to stay on two feet
I struggle to keep up with demands and expectations.
All the animals are running to the sea
Everyone is trying to escape and find relief from their struggles.
And I give it away every night every day
I give my all and exhaust myself every moment.
Every word that I say I'm an animal
I am acknowledging my weaknesses and limitations.
So I land on a stage
I perform in front of an audience.
And I find that I'm slipping away
I start to lose control and struggle to maintain my composure.
Let it roll, let it roll
I embrace the moment and let things happen.
And the heart plays a game
My emotions and desires influence my decisions.
Trying to fool a reptilian brain
I try to trick my instinctual, animalistic tendencies.
In control, in control
I try to maintain control and keep things together.
Where I fly, or I fight
I have to make a decision on what to do next.
Wanna look into your eyes
I want to connect with someone else and find comfort.
There's nothing but animal there
I see our shared desire to survive and thrive.
So let your walls come crashing down
I encourage you to let go of your defenses and barriers.
Let your prayers fall to the ground
I want you to stop begging and start taking action.
Let me see your smile
I want you to show me your genuine emotions and reactions.
At the corner of the block(?),
In a place where we can be alone(?).
Be your words for a while(?),
I'll be your support and comfort for some time(?).
Be a song for a while(?),
I'll be your joy and inspiration for some time(?).
I'm an animal
I am human, flawed and limited, but capable of growth and progress.
Contributed by Aaliyah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hetal Vin
I was sure I was right
I was king for a day every night
I was wrong, I was wrong
And I knew where to go
Every step was a step up the road
I was on, I was on
As I reach for the sky
It was clear I couldn't fly
'Cause I'm not that animal
All the animals are running after me
It's all that I can do to stay on two feet
All the animals are running to the sea
And I give it away every night every day
Every word that I say I'm an animal
So I land on a stage
And I find that I'm slipping away
Let it roll, let it roll
And the heart plays a game
Trying to fool the reptilian brain
In control, in control
Where I fly or I fight
Wanna look into your eyes
There's nothing but animal there
All the animals are running after me
It's all that I can do to stay on two feet
All the animals are running to the sea
And I give it away every night every day
Every word that I say I'm an animal
So let your walls come crashing down
Let your dress fall to the ground
Let me see your smile
Let the call of the wild
Be your words for awhile
Be a song for awhile
All the animals are running after me
It's all that I can do to stay on two feet
All the animals are running to the sea
And I give it away every night every day
Every word that I say I'm an animal
I'm an animal
Debonaire Nerd
LYRICS
I, I'm driving black on black
Just got my license back
I got this feeling in my veins this train is coming off the track
I'll ask polite if the devil needs a ride
Because the angel on my right ain't hanging out with me tonight
I'm driving past your house while you were sneaking out
I got the car door opened up so you can jump in on the run
Your mom don't know that you were missing
She'd be pissed if she could see the parts of you
That I've been kissing
Screamin'
No, we're never gonna quit
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Just acting like we're animals
No, no matter where we go
'Cause everybody knows
We're just a couple of animals
So come on baby, get in
Get in, just get in
Check out the trouble we're in
You're beside me on the seat
Got your hand between my knees
And you control how fast we go by just how hard you wanna squeeze
It's hard to steer when you're breathing in my ear
But I got both hands on the wheel while you got both hands on my gears
By now, no doubt that we were heading south
I guess nobody ever taught her not to speak with a full mouth
'Cause this was it, like flicking on a switch
It felt so good I almost drove into the ditch
I'm screamin'
No, we're never gonna quit
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Just acting like we're animals
No, no matter where we go
'Cause everybody knows
We're just a couple of animals
So come on baby, get in
Get in, just get in
Look at the trouble we're in
We were parked out by the tracks
We're sitting in the back
And we just started getting busy
When she whispered what was that
The wind, I think 'cause no one else knows where we are
And that was when she started screamin'
That's my dad outside the car
Oh please, the keys, they're not in the ignition
Must have wound up on the floor while
We were switching our positions
I guess they knew that she was missing
As I tried to tell her dad it was her mouth that I was kissing
Screamin'
No, we're never gonna quit
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Just acting like we're animals
No, no matter where we go
'Cause everybody knows
We're just a couple of animals
So come on baby, get in
We're just a couple of animals
Get in, just get in
Ain't nothing wrong with it
Check out the trouble we're in
We're just a couple of animals
Get in, just get in
Larisa Оптинская
У вас всегда такие песни добрые,светлые,поднимающие настрой.Спасибо вам🤝
Manuel Gavilano
Travis "la banda invisible", haciendo aún buena música y pocos somos los que la disfrutamos :/
ruben guerrero
Pocos pero fieles...que menos con lo felices que nos hacen verdad?? Travis siempre ❤️
Karlo Diaz
A QUE NO ERA TRAVIS SCOOT XD BROMA
Marta Zambruno
Yo sí estoy y estaré! 💚
Filoctetes
:/
Alondra Izquierdo
nuestro pequeño secretito
Alondra Izquierdo
los conoci alos 16 años por sing...fue un click compre sus discos originales wow ...nunca eh comprado originales solo de travis jiji...valen la pena son magnificos...su musica trasmite..gracis travis....i love you
Marcelo Alquinta
Estos tíos la rompen, tocan iguales en vivo.... Son geniales.
AyemNFS
This is just pure Travis: carefree, hilarious, and genuine.