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.
Reminder
Travis Lyrics
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Finish what's on your plate
Be the change you wanna see
Seek the truth, set it free
And I wanna tell you
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
Why does time move so fast?
Precious things never last
Figure out, don't forget
Only love, no regrets
And I gotta tell you
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
All of the things you never noticed
All of the lines you cling to that don't mean a thing
All of the dates that you were late for
All of the rounds you should've paid for
And I wanna tell you
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
Travis's song Reminder speaks to the fleeting nature of time and the importance of making the most of each moment. The opening lines of the chorus encourage listeners to celebrate and finish what's on their plate, urging them to be proactive in leading the change they wish to see in the world. The next lines emphasize the importance of seeking truth and freeing oneself from falsehoods.
The verses go on to lament the speed of time and the fact that precious things never seem to last. Travis urges listeners to figure out what truly matters and not to forget it. The final line of the verse, "only love, no regrets," is particularly poignant, as it suggests that love is the only thing that truly transcends time and is worth pursuing.
The pre-chorus delves further into the idea of lost time, mentioning "all of the things you never noticed" and "all of the lines you cling to that don't mean a thing." The chorus then repeats the titular refrain, hammering home the idea that this message is important enough to be repeated multiple times.
Line by Line Meaning
Celebrate, don't be late
Enjoy your life and don't miss out on anything by being late or procrastinating.
Finish what's on your plate
Complete everything you have committed to do, don't leave anything unfinished.
Be the change you wanna see
If you want to see something different in your life or the world, be the catalyst for that change yourself.
Seek the truth, set it free
Always search for the truth and don't be afraid to reveal it, even if it's uncomfortable.
And I wanna tell you
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
The artist is reminding the listener of these important life lessons and values.
Why does time move so fast?
Reflecting on how quickly time seems to pass and questioning the reason for it.
Precious things never last
The things that matter most in life are often fleeting and temporary, so cherish them while you can.
Figure out, don't forget
Only love, no regrets
Be introspective and thoughtful, and live your life with love and without regret.
All of the things you never noticed
All of the lines you cling to that don't mean a thing
All of the dates that you were late for
All of the rounds you should've paid for
Reflecting on missed opportunities and regrets, and urging the listener not to repeat those mistakes.
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Celebrate, don't be late
Finish what's on your plate
Be the change you wanna see
Seek the truth, set it free
And I wanna tell you
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
Why does time move so fast?
Precious things never last
Figure out, don't forget
Only love, no regrets
And I gotta tell you
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
All of the things you never noticed
All of the lines you cling to that don't mean a thing
All of the dates that you were late for
All of the rounds you should've paid for
And I wanna tell you
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
This is a reminder
Jorge Delgado
One of the most underrated rock bands in the world! These guys should be HUGE around the world and deserve far more attention by mainstream music media!
Buddha
I agree with you.
Buddha
I agree with you.
Bobby B
I usually give a thumbs-up to any new TRAVIS song even before it starts! and trust me, they never let me down!
Eislin R
a reminder of how to live our life...! only Travis would write such an amazing lyrics..
jimmywill10
Been waiting for this song for over a week to come on sale after I heard it on the radio....as soon as it was available, it was already downloading! Absolutely fantastic!
Dasha Dadikova
I loved this one live at Pohoda just last week in Slovakia. Ecstatic experience!
Thank you Travis
Multiverso Coldplay
Probably my favorite from the new album! Travis is such an awesome band! they're a Classic band everyone should listen to!
Hana M.S.
I dedicate this to my 7-year-old nephew. And to the kid inside each one of us :) Thanks for the song, Travis!
Sophie Vickery
So glad Travis have a new album out, this song is beautiful