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.
Flowers 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 lyrics to Travis's "Flowers in the Window" is a tender ode to the strength of two people holding each other up. The song opens with the singer reminiscing about how he used to be "cold" and "alone" until he met the person he is addressing. Their love has become the centerpiece of his life, and it's clear from the opening lines that this connection has transformed him.
As the song progresses, Travis captures the complex nature of relationships. He acknowledges that happiness and sadness are both a natural part of any intimate connection, and he pledges to be there for the other person no matter what life throws their way. The song's chorus, which is repeated at the beginning and end of the track, is filled with joy and camaraderie. The line "Wow, look at you now, flowers in the window" is a testament to the power of self-improvement and personal growth. The second verse touches on the idea that there's always an opportunity to start anew, and the song concludes with the singers celebrating their partnership and all that it brings them.
Overall, Travis's "Flowers in the Window" is a gorgeous tribute to the power of connection, the importance of growth, and the transformational possibilities of love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first held you I was cold
I felt emotionally distant when I first met you
A melting snowman I was told
My heart was thawing out after being numb or frozen
But there was no-one there to hold before
I never had a connection with anyone before you
I swore that I would be alone for ever more
I thought I would never find love and be alone forever
Wow look at you now
I am amazed at how much you've grown and developed
Flowers in the window
The blooming flowers in the window reflect the beauty of life and love
It's such a lovely day
The day is bright and beautiful, like our relationship
And I'm glad you feel the same
I am happy that our mutual feelings for each other have not changed
Cause to stand up, out in the crowd
You are unique and special, and stand out among others
You are one in a million
You are truly one of a kind and irreplaceable
And I love you so
I have strong feelings of affection for you
Lets watch the flowers grow
Let's enjoy the beauty of nature and our relationship's growth
There is no reason to feel bad
We shouldn't dwell on negative emotions
But there are many seasons to feel glad, sad, mad
Life has its ups and downs, and we should embrace all emotions
It's just a bunch of feelings that we have to hold
Emotions can be overwhelming, but we have to learn to manage them
But I am here to help you with the load
I will support and help you through any emotional difficulties
So now we're here and now is fine
We are in the present moment, and everything is good
So far away from there and there is time, time, time
We are distant from our past and have time to build a brighter future
To plant new seeds and watch them grow
We have opportunities to create new experiences and see how they develop
So there'll be flowers in the window when we go
Our love and experiences will leave a beautiful legacy behind us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
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