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.
Bring Me Round
Travis Lyrics
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I want to hear you say
And if you wanted me to go
I'll go away
And I can't understand why you
you feel so cold
when everybody wants a piece of you to hold
i want... (working)
The lyrics to Travis's song "Bring Me Round" speak of mixed emotions and confusion, as the singer pleads with their lover to be honest about their feelings. The first two lines, "Don't tell how to fell/ I want to hear you say," demonstrate a desire for emotional transparency, as the singer wants to hear their lover's words and not be told what to feel. However, the following line, "And if you wanted me to go/ I'll go away," shows the singer's willingness to leave if their lover so desires.
The next lines, "And I can't understand why you/ you feel so cold/ when everybody wants a piece of you to hold," add an element of jealousy to the mix, as the singer observes others vying for their lover's attention and affection. The use of the word "cold" suggests emotional distance or indifference, which complicates the singer's desire for honesty and openness. Overall, the lyrics capture the push-and-pull of a complex relationship, with the singer seeking connection but also willing to abide by their lover's wishes.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell how to fell
Don't dictate my emotions or tell me how to feel. Allow me to express myself freely.
I want to hear you say
I want to hear your honest thoughts and feelings, even if they may be difficult to express.
And if you wanted me to go
If you wish for me to leave or distance myself from you, I am willing to do so.
I'll go away
I am prepared to leave in order to respect your wishes or to avoid causing further conflict or discomfort.
And I can't understand why you
I am confused as to why you behave the way you do or why you feel a certain way.
you feel so cold
You seem distant, indifferent, or unresponsive, making it harder for me to connect with you.
when everybody wants a piece of you to hold
Despite your apparent unapproachability, many people still desire your attention or affection.
Contributed by Taylor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.