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.
Coming Around
Travis Lyrics
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They know they got their heads screwed on
I'm standing in the middle of town
I know I might never come home
Just standing where I am with all the people passing by me
The sound of all these passers-by mixed in with the bus and motor-car
I must be sure these are the signs
Cause I've been here a million times before
Just tell me when it's coming around, coming around
I think I see you coming to town, hunting you down
Bringing you round
Tell me if I'm bringing you down
Cause I was fine till you came along
You tell me that the tears of a clown cloud
That I'm confusing while abusing my mind
So far away I wanna be
That's not as close to you and me
The things they call our destiny
Now why do you have to pick on me at all?
My walls are coming down
Just tell me when it's coming around, coming around
I think I see you coming to town, hunting you down
Coming around
Travis's song "Coming Around" is about the singer's mixed feelings towards a person who has entered their life unexpectedly. The opening lines suggest that this person has been absent for a while, but their return is causing confusion and conflicting emotions. The singer is in the middle of town, surrounded by people and the sounds of life, but they feel alone and unsure. The repetition of being in this situation "a million times before" suggests that this is a familiar feeling for the singer - perhaps they have been hurt before, or have had trouble dealing with complex emotions in the past.
The chorus is a plea for clarity and guidance. The singer wants to know if this person will be a positive or negative force in their life. They are searching for a sign, or some indication that will help them make sense of their emotions. The line "I think I see you coming to town, hunting you down" suggests that the singer is actively seeking out this person, despite their confusion and doubts.
In the second verse, the singer expresses their fears and insecurities. They worry that this person will "bring them down" and disrupt the stability they had before. The "tears of a clown" metaphor suggests that the singer is hiding their true feelings and putting on a brave face, but this person sees through their facade. The singer is aware that this person is affecting their mental state in a negative way, but they feel trapped and unable to escape their influence.
Overall, "Coming Around" is a complex and relatable song about the confusion and anxiety that comes with new relationships or unexpected encounters. The singer is searching for clarity and understanding, but is unsure if they will find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Never see you coming around
I am rarely surprised by your presence
They know they got their heads screwed on
The people around me are confident in themselves
I'm standing in the middle of town
I am physically present in the center of the city
I know I might never come home
I am uncertain whether I will return to my starting point
Just standing where I am with all the people passing by me
I am stationary amidst the crowd of individuals constantly moving around me
The sound of all these passers-by mixed in with the bus and motor-car
The noise of the environment is a mixture of individuals walking and vehicles driving
I must be sure these are the signs
I need to be certain that these occurrences are significant
Cause I've been here a million times before
I have experienced similar situations countless times in the past
Just tell me when it's coming around, coming around
Inform me of the arrival of the impending event
I think I see you coming to town, hunting you down
I believe that I can perceive your arrival and will pursue you
Bringing you round
Leading you to me
Tell me if I'm bringing you down
Inform me if my actions are causing you to feel unhappy
Cause I was fine till you came along
I was content and satisfied before your presence entered my life
You tell me that the tears of a clown cloud
You state that my public facade of happiness is a cover for inner turmoil
That I'm confusing while abusing my mind
My behavior and thoughts are intricate and convoluted, and often detrimental to my own well-being
So far away I wanna be
I desire a significant distance from you
That's not as close to you and me
A physical proximity between us is not ideal
The things they call our destiny
The events predetermined for our lives
Now why do you have to pick on me at all?
What makes me the target of your actions?
My walls are coming down
My defenses and guard are weakening
Coming around
Returning to a familiar circumstance or event
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
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@stephaniespragg5586
Never see you coming around
They know they got their heads screwed on
I'm standing in the middle of town
I know I might never come home
Just standing where I am with all the people passing by me
The sound of all these passers-by mixed in with the bus and motor-car
I must be sure these are the signs
Cause I've been here a million times before
Just tell me when it's coming around, coming around
I think I see you coming to town, hunting you down
Bringing you round
Tell me if I'm bringing you down
Cause I was fine till you came along
You tell me that the tears of a clown cloud
That I'm confusing while abusing my mind
So far away I wanna be
That's not as close to you and me
The things they call our destiny
Now why do you have to pick on me at all?
My walls are coming down
Just tell me when it's coming around, coming around
I think I see you coming to town, hunting you down
Coming around
@coffeewithmilf
this song is eggcelent
@williamgrady4088
No its not its a yoke.....only kidding
@MrTrickydick33
It’s smashing
@madfrankiefraser2234
Eggactly
@madfrankiefraser2234
9 years in the making that comment
@DamoMcDermott
Its cracking
@TheStalkingShadow
"he's fragile" "oh ya? so is our singer" lol travis has such great mv and songs
@thetime4660
this video was added to youtube 15 years ago. still "coming around" to give it a listen. never stop writing songs. Cheers.
@ianmcgregorhart9354
This shows the fragility of relationships with people different to each other. The problems we encounter if we dare to do something well or simply look different, rejection by peers and strangers. Also sometimes we don't recognise when someone love's us, because we cannot see beyond ourselves & see others qualities & do not believe. As long as you do your best in life & have faith in what you do; little else matters.
@hahnkf8111
Nah it shows how eggs can be fragile sometimes