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.
Flower's In The Window
Travis Lyrics
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A melting snowman I was told
But there was no-one there to hold before
I swore that I would be alone for ever more
Wow look at you now
Flowers in the window
It's such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
You are one in a million
And I love you so
Lets watch the flowers grow
There is no reason to feel bad
But there are many seasons to feel glad, sad, mad
It's just a bunch of feelings that we have to hold
But I am here to help you with the load
Wow look at you now
Flowers in the window
It's such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so
Lets watch the flowers grow
So now we're here and now is fine
So far away from there and there is time, time, time
To plant new seeds and watch them grow
So there'll be flowers in the window when we go
Wow look at us now
Flowers in the window
It's such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are one in a million,
And I love you so
Lets watch the flowers grow
Wow look at you now
Flowers in the window
Its such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so
Let's watch the flowers grow
Let's watch the flowers grow
The song "Flowers in the Window" by Travis is a beautiful love song that tells the story of a person who once felt cold and alone but found love and happiness in the company of someone special. The first verse paints a picture of the singer's lonely past, where he was "swore that [he] would be alone forevermore." However, the chorus underscores the transformation that has occurred in his life, represented by the flowers in the window, and expresses gratitude that he and his lover feel the same.
The second verse is a reminder that one cannot feel happy all the time because life is full of ups and downs. Together, the two partners can handle the different emotions they experience. The singer promises to help his lover carry the burden of her unpleasant feelings. By adding piano arpeggios to the song's hook, "wow look at you now." creates an intimate musical ambiance that removes the feeling of vulnerability from the power of love.
The final verse is all about embracing the present and being open to new beginnings. The phrase "plant new seeds and watch them grow" is a powerful metaphor for their lives' possibilities. They are ready to explore new adventures, make mistakes and follow their hearts. The chorus is repeated twice in the closing, creating a crescendo of emotion that is both uplifting and empowering.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first held you I was cold
When I held you for the first time, I felt emotionally distant and numb
A melting snowman I was told
I felt like I was melting and vulnerable, and someone compared my state to a melting snowman
But there was no-one there to hold before
Before I met you, there was no one who could warm me up emotionally
I swore that I would be alone for ever more
I promised myself that I would always be alone
Wow look at you now
I am amazed at how much you have changed
Flowers in the window
I see the flowers blooming by the window, and it makes me happy
It's such a lovely day
The weather is beautiful today
And I'm glad you feel the same
I am happy that you also enjoy this moment
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are unique and exceptional, and you stand out in a crowd
You are one in a million
You are incredibly special, one of a kind
And I love you so
I love you deeply
Lets watch the flowers grow
Let's appreciate the beauty of nature and the passing of time together
There is no reason to feel bad
There is no need to feel unhappy or negative
But there are many seasons to feel glad, sad, mad
We will experience different emotions throughout our lives
It's just a bunch of feelings that we have to hold
Emotions can be overwhelming, but we must learn to manage them
But I am here to help you with the load
I am here to support you and help you carry your emotional burden
So now we're here and now is fine
We are in the present moment, and everything is okay
So far away from there and there is time, time, time
We have moved on from the past, and there is still time ahead of us
To plant new seeds and watch them grow
We have the opportunity to start new things and witness their progress
So there'll be flowers in the window when we go
When we leave this place, we will leave behind the beauty we have created
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
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@artdeschroeder7027
When I first held you I was cold
A melting snowman I was told
But there was no-one there to hold before
I swore that I would be alone for ever more
Wow look at you now
Flowers in the window
It's such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so
Lets watch the flowers grow
There is no reason to feel bad
But there are many seasons to feel glad, sad, mad
It's just a bunch of feelings that we have to hold
But I am here to help you with the load
Wow look at you now
Flowers in the window
It's such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so
Lets watch the flowers grow
So now we're here and now is fine
So far away from there and there is time, time, time
To plant new seeds and watch them grow
So there'll be flowers in the window when we go
Wow look at us now
Flowers in the window
It's such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
Cause to stand up, out out in the crowd
You are one in a million,
And I love you so
Lets watch the flowers grow
Wow look at you now
Flowers in the window
Its such a lovely day
And I'm glad you feel the same
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are one in a million
And I love you so
Let's watch the flowers grow
Let's watch the flowers grow
@bridmulhall7867
10 years ago,my now husband played this song for me, we were expecting our first baby, that sadly died shortly after birth. I have not listened to it since until this year. We have now three more little flowers & they are growing just perfectly.
@jamescrawford1368
❤️
@RealXFool
How are you know?
@cerysio
I'm so sorry for the loss of your first wee flower. I love this song too. My own son died at 3mo in 2020, I still can't listen to the songs from that time incl. The First Day Of My Life xox
@biffa1234100
@@cerysio i know how much it hurts but you will meet again I promise you x
@royalheratik2726
I hope you had a child after that unfortunately bad situation....but keep this song in your heart...,is shane ok?
@dcoughla681
After a time of disappointment and struggle, I bought my own home in June 2002. It was hot and sunny on the day I moved in and the first thing I did was fill the window boxes with flowers when this song came on the radio. The weight of the world lifted from my shoulders and I felt a huge amount of relief and happiness. Thanks Travis.
@antonmk1244
You had difficult times with a wom. too?
@top6utd569
A week after my dad had passed away, I was lying down listening to music. The sun was absolutely shining through the white see through curtains, it was quite something. For a reason unknown to me at the time, this song came in to my head. So I played it and half way through the song, just when the part 'flowers in the window' played.... I looked to my left and realised there were these beautiful white flowers that my mum had put up just after dad had passed....in the window.
It was the first time I had cried properly since I was a kid. Now I never listen to this song the same way as ever before. Love you beyond words Dad.
@iamshadowbanned699
What a read that was. Thanks for sharing.