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.
Moving
Travis Lyrics
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And I can't escape
I try to run, I try to find my feet,
My soul is sticking to the street
I get a move, I got to get myself to clean my shoes
And take the cynic route
I was afar, I'm following the star
Home isn't where you are
And everything is falling into place
And then we move again
So take the curve and move along
Until we're gone, we're moving on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
I feel alive, I am aware of the colors in the sky
And where the birds don't fly
And if the night is coming pretty soon
I'm walking through the dark with you
I've got to play
I've got to listen to my toy today
On the motorway
And I could feel, the ground beneath my wheels,
Putting me back in my place
And everything is falling into place
And then we move again
So take the curve and move along
Until we're gone, we're moving on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on,
Another day, another place where I can find my way
Take the avenue way
And I know exactly where to go
Home isn't where you stay
And everything is falling into place
And then we move again
So take the curve and move along
Until we're gone, we're moving on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
I feel alive, I am aware of the colors in the sky
Where the birds don't fly
And if the night is coming ṗretty soon
I'm walking through the dark with you
"Moving" is a song by Scottish band Travis that was included in their second album "The Man Who," released in 1999. It is a song about the joys and the pressures of moving on and the emotional and physical weight that comes along with it. The lyrics are very introspective and resonate with people who are going through significant changes in their lives.
The song starts with the singer describing feeling stuck and unable to escape the pressure of the atmosphere. He tries to find his feet, but his soul is sticking to the street. He decides to take the cynic route, following the stars to find his way home. He recognizes that home isn't about where you are, but about the journey itself. The chorus repeats the phrase "And everything is falling into place, and then we move again" to emphasize the cyclical nature of life and the constant need to adapt and change.
The second verse starts with the singer feeling alive and aware of the colors in the sky, but recognizing that there are places where the birds don't fly. He walks through the dark with someone he cares about, feeling everything fall into place once again. The final verse describes the singer going to a new place and knowing exactly where to go because home isn't where you stay; it's the journey that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, I feel the weight of the atmosphere’s pressure
Every day, Travis feels the pressure and heaviness of the atmosphere around him.
And I can’t escape
Travis is unable to escape or break free from this weight.
I try to run, I try to find my feet,
Travis attempts to run away and find his footing in life.
My soul is sticking to the street
He feels deeply connected to the place where he currently is.
I get a move, I got to get myself to clean my shoes
He has to make a move and put himself in a better position, starting by cleaning his shoes.
And take the cynic route
Travis must take a less optimistic path to deal with his current situation.
I was afar, I’m following the star
Travis was far away but is now following a star or beacon to return home.
Home isn’t where you are
Travis understands that home is not necessarily where you physically are.
And everything is falling into place
Things in Travis's life are falling into place.
And then we move again
After things fall into place, life moves on.
So take the curve and move along
Travis must take the curve or twists and turns in life and keep moving forward.
Until we’re gone, we’re moving on
Until they are no longer here, Travis and his companions will continue to move forward in life.
And on, and on, and on
Life keeps moving on indefinitely.
I feel alive, I am aware of the colors in the sky
Travis feels alive and is aware of the beauty around him.
And where the birds don’t fly
He is exploring places where birds don't fly, maybe remote or unpopular places.
And if the night is coming pretty soon
Travis is aware that night time is approaching and things may become harder to see and navigate.
I’m walking through the dark with you
He is walking with someone through the night, possibly a symbol of companionship.
I’ve got to play
He must take action and play his part in life.
I’ve got to listen to my toy today
Travis must listen to his toy or intuition to guide him through life.
On the motorway
He is moving forward on the highway of life.
And I could feel, the ground beneath my wheels,
Travis is aware of every movement or progress he makes in life; here, he is aware of the ground beneath his wheels when he's driving.
Putting me back in my place
These movements are enough to get Travis back on track or in his place.
Another day, another place where I can find my way
Every day and place offers Travis a new opportunity to find his way in life.
Take the avenue way
He must take a specific path to reach his destination.
And I know exactly where to go
Travis knows exactly where he needs to go or what he needs to do to progress in life.
Home isn’t where you stay
Travis's interpretation of 'home' is not a physical location that he stays in.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dougie Payne
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Sergio Martinez
Another day, I feel the weight of the atmosphere’s pressure
And I can’t escape
I try to run, I try to find my feet
My soul is sticking to the street
I get a move, I got to get myself to clean my shoes
And take the cynic route
I was afar, I’m following the star
Home isn’t where you are
And everything is falling into place
And then we move again
So take the curve and move along
Until we’re gone, we’re moving on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
I feel alive, I am aware of the colors in the sky
And where the birds don’t fly
And if the night is coming pretty soon
I’m walking through the dark with you
I’ve got to play
I’ve got to listen to my toy today
On the motorway
And I could feel, the ground beneath my wheels
Putting me back in my place
And everything is falling into place
And then we move again
So take the curve and move along
Until we’re gone, we’re moving on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on
And on
Another day, another place where I can find my way
Take the avenue way
And I know exactly where to go
Home isn’t where you stay
And everything is falling into place
And then we move again
So take the curve and move along
Until we’re gone, we’re moving on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
And on, and on, and on
I feel alive, I am aware of the colors in the sky
And where the birds don’t fly
And if the night is coming pretty soon
I’m walking through the dark with you
alex salsavilca gonzalez
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SoulJahm
Travis songs often seem to follow us and relate to what is going on in our lives. We are about to move again this weekend. Its a sign of good music!
Oscar Flores (escritor)
It's great that Travis are returning to Mexico, and this time I'm not going to miss their performance. It's one of my favourite bands of all the time. Love your music guys.
Elizabeth Mackey
Well said! These guys are a huge talent and seem to go unnoticed here in the States. I have seen them live twice, and they are wonderful! This new album is great, and I love all of the songs!
Olga Szewczyk
I love Travis, I'm so happy they made a new song which is simply amazing!
Skaterbun
Travis always seem to release a track that reflects my life right on cue! Wow they are utterly cosmic a truly classic band.
Giancarlo Loayza Bravo
Lo que mas me gusta de ellos es que nunca pierden su esencia!!! seguirán haciendo SU música para toda la vida.
Kari M.
Every time I feel down and hopeless I listen to Travis and magically the world seems a better place afterwards...
TopazMan
Loved Travis in the nineties and now enjoying re discovering them. Just booked concert tickets for 2022 too 👍
Robbie OBrien
@topazMan just happened me this morning