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.
Good for Nothing
Travis Lyrics
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But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
Let's just be glad, we had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges that we're burning
Lay your head, upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against the window
I'll get along, you'll find another, and I'll be here
If you should find, you ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow, or forever
There'll be time enough for sadness, when you leave me
Lay your head, upon my pillow
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me, one more time, for the good times
In "Good For Nothing," Travis sings about the end of a relationship but also emphasizes the importance of cherishing the time they had together. The opening lines, "Don't look so sad, I know it's over, but life goes on and this old world will keep on turning," suggest that despite the sadness of the breakup, life will continue and they should focus on moving forward.
The lyrics encourage the listener to find solace in the fact that they did have meaningful moments together. Travis sings, "Let's just be glad, we had some time to spend together, there's no need to watch the bridges that we're burning." This indicates that instead of dwelling on the negative aspects of the separation, they should appreciate the memories and experiences they shared.
The lines "Lay your head upon my pillow, hold your warm and tender body close to mine" create a sense of intimacy and comfort. Travis suggests finding solace in physical closeness, seeking refuge in the embrace of the other person. The raindrops against the window serve as a metaphorical backdrop to the emotional atmosphere, evoking a peaceful and gentle mood.
The song also hints at the pain of letting go, but it encourages acceptance and the belief that life will go on. Travis sings, "I'll get along, you'll find another, and I'll be here if you should find you ever need me." This suggests that while they are parting ways, they are still willing to support each other if necessary. The lyrics advise not to worry about the future or forever, focusing instead on the present moment and the emotions they still share.
Ultimately, "Good For Nothing" encourages the listener to embrace the good times they had together and to cherish those memories. It recognizes that heartbreak is inevitable, but also highlights the importance of moving forward and finding solace in the fleeting moments of love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look so sad, I know it's over
Please don't show such sadness, I understand that our relationship has come to an end.
But life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
However, life continues and the world continues to move forward despite our separation.
Let's just be glad, we had some time to spend together
Let's find solace in the fact that we were able to share some meaningful moments.
There's no need to watch the bridges that we're burning
We don't have to dwell on the consequences of our actions leading to the end of our relationship.
Lay your head, upon my pillow
Rest your head on my pillow, seek comfort in my embrace.
Hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Embrace me closely with your affectionate and gentle presence.
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against the window
Listen to the delicate sound of raindrops softly brushing against the window, creating a soothing ambiance.
And make believe you love me, one more time, for the good times
And let's pretend that you still have love for me once again, reminiscing the joyful moments we shared.
I'll get along, you'll find another, and I'll be here
I'll move forward and manage, knowing that you will eventually find someone new, yet I will still be present.
If you should find, you ever need me
In case you discover that you require my presence or support in the future.
Don't say a word about tomorrow, or forever
Please avoid discussing what lies ahead or the permanence of our separation.
There'll be time enough for sadness, when you leave me
We will have ample time to experience grief and sadness once you depart from my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kristoffer Kristofferson
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