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.
Re-Offender
Travis Lyrics
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Keeping up with the Joneses
Fooling my selfish heart
Going through the motions
But I'm fooling myself
I'm fooling myself
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again
Everybody thinks you're well
Everybody thinks I'm ill
Watching me fall apart
Falling under your spell
But you're fooling yourself
Your fooling yourself
'Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again, again and again and again and again
But you're fooling yourself
You're fooling yourself
'Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
Then you do it again
You do it again
you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again, again and again and again and again
The song Re-Offender by Travis is about a toxic and cyclical relationship. The lyrics suggest that both people are pretending that everything is okay and keeping up appearances for the sake of others, but in reality, they are falling apart. The singer is aware that they are being deceived and used repeatedly, despite the other person saying they love them and apologizing for their actions. However, the singer is also fooling themselves by staying in the relationship and hoping for change, despite the constant cycle of hurt and apologies.
The repetition of “you say you love me and then you do it again” and “you say you’re sorry’s and then you do it again” emphasizes the cyclical nature of the relationship and how it’s almost a pattern that both parties are stuck in. The song portrays a situation where despite seeing the toxicity in the relationship, both parties are unable to break free from it.
Overall, Re-Offender is a melancholic but relatable song about toxic relationships and the hardships of moving on from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Keeping up appearances
Attempting to appear as happy and content as others seem to be on the surface
Keeping up with the Joneses
Trying to keep pace with other people's success, wealth, or social status, while neglecting one's own needs
Fooling my selfish heart
Deceiving oneself about what one truly desires or needs, often prioritizing self-interest over empathy and love
Going through the motions
Going about one's routine without much thought or feeling, simply trying to get through the day
But I'm fooling myself
Realizing that one's current way of living is not bringing true happiness or fulfillment, despite trying to convince oneself otherwise
'Cause you say you love me
Believing that someone truly cares for and values one's well-being
And then you do it again
Experiencing disappointment and hurt when that person's actions do not align with their words
You say your sorry's
Hearing apologies and expressions of remorse for harmful behavior
And then you do it again
Feeling let down and hurt once more when that person repeats the same damaging actions
Everybody thinks you're well
Appearing to be happy and content to others, who may not be aware of the true struggles and pain one is experiencing
Everybody thinks I'm ill
Not being able to hide one's distress and emotional pain, despite trying to put on a happy face for others
Watching me fall apart
Feeling as though one's life and happiness are crumbling and becoming increasingly out of control
Falling under your spell
Feeling the hold and power that someone has over one's emotions and actions, despite knowing that they are not treating one well
But you're fooling yourself
Realizing that the person causing hurt and distress is not truly happy or content, despite appearing to be so
You say your love me
Hearing words that sound caring and affectionate, but feeling uncertain about their sincerity
And then you do it again
Feeling further misunderstand and betrayal when that person continues to behave in hurtful ways
You do it again, again and again and again and again
Experiencing a never-ending cycle of hurt and hope, as the person causing pain seems unable or unwilling to change
You say your sorry's
Hearing apologies and expressions of remorse for harmful behavior
And then you do it again
Feeling as though the apologies and regret are insincere, as the same hurtful actions are repeated
You do it again, again and again and again and again
Feeling trapped in a damaging and hurtful cycle, unsure of how to break free and heal from the pain
You say your love me
Questioning whether the person causing hurt and pain truly cares for and values one's well-being, or if the words are simply empty promises
And then you do it again
Feeling as though the person's actions do not match their words, and questioning if love is truly present in the relationship
You do it again, again and again and again and again
Experiencing the same pain and hurt repeatedly, feeling trapped and hopeless in the face of a seemingly unchanging situation
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Written by: Francis Healy
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Keeping up appearances
Keeping up with the Jones'
Fooling my selfish heart
Going through the motions
But I'm fooling myself
I'm fooling myself
Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again
Everybody thinks you're well
Everybody thinks I'm ill
Watching me fall apart
Falling under your spell
But you're fooling yourself
Your fooling yourself
Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again and again and again and again and again
But you're fooling yourself
You're fooling yourself
Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
Then you do it again
You do it again
You say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again and again and again and again and again
@alexanderrichards2102
The most underrated band of all time.
@christophgrambach8835
i listen reoofender not often, too das ! great rack ,but too sad :) :(, they made so much great songs!!
@christophgrambach8835
and coldplay makes the money from it!! but i think travis are not greedy, great band
@roypulse
The first coldplay
@javiercelli2123
Excelente
@nickwiles3071
underrated, certainly
@adrianarodriguez5292
Enero 2023 y escucho a Travis a todo volumen, tremenda canción 💚💛
@jxschv1316
También aquí sigo escuchando Travis. Legendaria banda.
@edithgonzales3183
Aquí presente desde Perú, Travis por siempre!!! ❤❤❤
@GALAXIA894
yo igual mayo 2023