Travis is a Scottish indie band formed in Glasgow in 1990, composed of Fran… Read Full Bio ↴Travis is a Scottish indie band formed in Glasgow in 1990, composed of Fran Healy (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Dougie Payne (bass guitar, backing vocals), Andy Dunlop (lead guitar, banjo, backing vocals) and Neil Primrose (drums, percussion). The band's name comes from the character Travis Henderson (played by Harry Dean Stanton) from the film Paris, Texas (1984).

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.

Definition Of Wrong
Travis Lyrics

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Nothing's wrong, nothing's right
There's no obvious solution to this plight
Keep it locked, out of sight
Even then it's just a matter of time, uh oh

Nothing's right, nothing's reign
I'm gonna get a tumor in the brain
Now you're here, now you're gone

Oh what's the definition of wrong
Oh what's the definition of wrong
What's the definition of wrong
Hangin' out down the street

Me and my homies and a couple of ho's we meet
Acting shy, talking sweet
Show me the money, honey
Give it to me talk is cheap

Shaken up, also ran
You'd rather stick your head into the sand
Now you're lame, too far gone
Now what's the definition of wrong

What's the definition of wrong
What's the definition of wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Definition of Wrong" by Travis explore the idea of confusion and ambiguity in life, where there is no clear delineation between right and wrong. The singer highlights the absence of a definite solution to their problems, and how their struggles can only be temporarily kept hidden from view. Furthermore, the ambiguity of life can result in physical and emotional consequences, such as health issues or confusion. The chorus repeats the question of what the definition of wrong is, as if seeking a clear answer to their confusion.

The song also touches upon themes of materialism, where the singer describes hanging out with their friends looking for money and pleasure but questioning their intentions. The lyrics suggest that this behavior might have negative consequences, as the singer realizes that they might have been misled and taken advantage of.

Overall, "Definition of Wrong" showcases Travis's introspective approach to songwriting, where they explore personal struggles and philosophical questions. The lyrics are open for interpretation, but the common thread is the idea of uncertainty and confusion in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Nothing's wrong, nothing's right
The situation is neutral, there's no clear path to take

There's no obvious solution to this plight
A solution cannot be determined easily

Keep it locked, out of sight
The problem is being concealed from others

Even then it's just a matter of time, uh oh
Despite attempts to hide it, the problem will eventually be revealed

Nothing's right, nothing's reign
There is no positive outcome

I'm gonna get a tumor in the brain
The stress of the situation is causing physical harm

Now you're here, now you're gone
People are unreliable and inconsistent

Oh what's the definition of wrong
What counts as 'wrong' in this situation?

Hangin' out down the street
Passing time without purpose

Me and my homies and a couple of ho's we meet
Spending time with acquaintances and superficial relationships

Acting shy, talking sweet
Behaving in a manipulative way to get what one wants