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.
Life Krysis
Travis Lyrics
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History to be made
Jealousy in the cupboard
You with me until the grave
Mid-life krysis, you invited everyone
You can't wake, you can't wake from this nightmare
Third world war on the rise
Take it in the city
Making love to get high
Mid-life krysis, you invited everyone
You can't wake, you can't wake from this nightmare
I waste my time, I waste my
Don't waste my time, don't waste my
I waste my time, I waste my
Don't waste my time, don't waste my
Little Jane, say you're in love with me
Say it yourself
Maybe then you'll have some children
Maybe you ain't have one
Mid-life krysis, you invited everyone
You can't wake, you can't wake from this nightmare
You invited everyone
You can't wake, you can't wake from this nightmare
Travis's song Mid-Life Crysis appears to be a song about someone who is struggling with the idea of aging and the changes that come with it. The memories that once brought joy are now haunting, and the future seems uncertain. The line "Jealousy in the cupboard" suggests a person who is holding onto past relationships or moments in their life while trying to move forward. The chorus repeats the phrase "Mid-life krysis, you invited everyone" suggesting that the singer may be feeling overwhelmed by the changes and is struggling to adjust to the reality of their situation. The idea of a nightmare is used to describe the feeling of being stuck and not being able to escape.
The second verse suggests that the world is in a state of chaos, and the person is trying to find their own way in it. The line "Making love to get high" could suggest that the person is trying to find some sort of escape or meaning in their life but is not succeeding. The lyrics "I waste my time, I waste my" followed by "Don't waste my time, don't waste my" could be interpreted as the singer's internal dialogue where they are questioning the value of their time and asking themselves if they are living their life to the fullest.
The final verse introduces the character of Little Jane, who appears to be a symbol of hope and possibility for the singer. They are urging her to express her love for them in the hopes that they can start a family and find some sense of purpose in their life. Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the fear of aging and the struggle to find meaning in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Memories fill your harbor
You are holding onto memories of the past.
History to be made
You still have the opportunity to create your own path.
Jealousy in the cupboard
You have unresolved feelings of envy or discontentment.
You with me until the grave
You are committed to your partner for life.
Mid-life krysis, you invited everyone
You are experiencing a mid-life crisis and everyone is invited to bear witness to it.
You can't wake, you can't wake from this nightmare
You feel stuck, unable to snap out of your current state of mind.
Everyday is like the movies
Everyday life feels like a dramatic production.
Third world war on the rise
The world seems to be in a state of chaos and conflict.
Take it in the city
You are seeking new experiences in the urban environment.
Making love to get high
You use sex to escape and feel a temporary high.
I waste my time, I waste my
You spend time doing things that are not productive or meaningful.
Don't waste my time, don't waste my
You are demanding others not waste your time because you realize its value.
Little Jane, say you're in love with me
You are seeking validation from someone much younger.
Say it yourself
You want Little Jane to express her love for you without any prompting.
Maybe then you'll have some children
You believe expressing love with someone younger may lead to creating a family.
Maybe you ain't have one
You fear you may never have a family if Little Jane doesn't love you back.
You invited everyone
You openly share your struggles with anyone who will listen.
You can't wake, you can't wake from this nightmare
You struggle to break free from the negative head space you are currently in.
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@alondraizquierdo3373
travis... gran banda
@aktywnyobserwator5868
2018... 'everyday is like the movies, III world war on the rise', "Migrant crisis : you invited everyone lalala..." :-(
@theblueflashinglight
sorry aint it "dont waste my energy" and "may you have none" ?i dont know, thats what i heard.but thanks for uploading!! :D
@ErickVictorTM
aka midlife crisis by faith no more? xD
@MrMkayultra
This would be a good opening song for the Watts family murders
@MrMkayultra
Love y'all! I named my son Travis when he was born in 1978. Long before the band Travis was created. Trav died unexpectedly in 2005
@ketokonazol
Your son i am sure that is an angel right now and happy.