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.
Song To Self
Travis Lyrics
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I'm singing a song to myself
Pictures in your mind
Out of focus and unkind
Picture me
I picture you
Outside the sun is shining
By the time you hear this I'll be gone
[Chorus]
I'm singing a song to myself
Cause I don't belong any longer
Just making it up in my head
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
Do you see the light?
Tell me you see the light
Just making it up in my head
Cause I need someone to sing along with
Sing along with
Pictures in your heart
Out of focus torn apart
Picture me
I picture you
Outside the moon is shining
At the back of your mind there's a memory
By the time you hear this I'll be gone
[Chorus]
Sing along with,
Yeah
[Chorus]
Singing a song to myself
"Song to Self" by Travis is a poignant and introspective song that speaks about the feelings of isolation and loneliness. Through the song, the songwriter finds solace in singing a song to himself, which provides him with some comfort and releases the emotions. The song starts with the repeated phrase "Singing a song to myself," which creates a sense of distance and detachment from the world around the singer. The pictures in his mind are out of focus and unkind, which suggests that his mind is preoccupied with unpleasant memories and thoughts. He tries to find a connection with someone and seeks validation by asking if they can see the light. The chorus further emphasizes the feeling of not belonging and the need for someone to sing along with.
The song is a conversation with oneself, a reflection on the past and the present, and an acknowledgement of the singer's vulnerability. It is a powerful expression of the human condition and the complexity of emotions that one experiences. Although the song is sad and melancholic, it also carries a message of hope and resilience. The singer is struggling, but he finds the strength to keep going by singing a song to himself and seeking the comfort of someone who can sing along with him.
Line by Line Meaning
Singing a song to myself
I'm in a lonesome state and find comfort in singing to myself
Pictures in your mind
Your thoughts are clouded and harsh
Out of focus and unkind
Your thoughts are unclear and unkind
Picture me
Imagine me in your mind
I picture you
I imagine you in my mind
Outside the sun is shining
The world seems fine and normal
At the back of your mind there's a memory
You can't forget the past
By the time you hear this I'll be gone
I won't be here when you listen to this
Cause I don't belong any longer
I feel like a stranger, like I don't fit in
Just making it up in my head
I'm creating a story, a fantasy
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
My emotions are intense and growing
Do you see the light?
Do you have hope for a better future?
Tell me you see the light
Can you offer me reassurance and hope?
Cause I need someone to sing along with
I want someone to join me in my fantasy
Pictures in your heart
You have deep emotional scars
Out of focus torn apart
You are struggling and broken
Outside the moon is shining
The world is quiet and peaceful
Sing along with, yeah
Join in and sing with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
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Sailesh Shrestha
What a great song👍
I'm singing a song to myself
I'm singing a song to myself
Pictures in your mind
Out of focus and unkind
Picture me
I picture you
Outside the sun is shining
At the back of your mind there's a memory
By the time you hear this I'll be gone
I'm singing a song to myself
Cos I don't belong any longer
Just making it up in my head
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
Do you see the light?
Tell me you see the light
Just making it up in my head
Cos I need someone to sing along with
Sing along with
Pictures in your heart
Out of focus torn apart
Picture me
I picture you
Outside the moon is shining
At the back of your mind there's a memory
By the time you hear this I'll be gone
I'm singing a song to myself
Cos I don't belong any longer
Just making it up in my head
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
Do you see the light?
Tell me you see the light
Just making it up in my head
Cos I need someone to sing along with
Sing along with...
Yeah...
ooohhh...
I'm singing a song to myself
Cos I don't belong any longer
Just making it up in my head
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
Do you see the light?
Tell me you see the light
Just making it up in my head
Cos I need someone to sing along with
Singing a song to myself
Laura GR
Es una canción que me hace sentir en lo más profundo del alma, el poder de esta música es inimaginable. Gracias Travis por vuestras masterpieces.
Ed Santos
eu amo esses caras há mais de uma década, diferente de maroon 5 e coldplay, eles não mudaram o seu gênero pra eletrohits
Benjamin Davis
Coldplay are going back to their older sound for their final album due in 2025
Revolver
Ed Santos Si Señor.
Sailesh Shrestha
What a great song👍
I'm singing a song to myself
I'm singing a song to myself
Pictures in your mind
Out of focus and unkind
Picture me
I picture you
Outside the sun is shining
At the back of your mind there's a memory
By the time you hear this I'll be gone
I'm singing a song to myself
Cos I don't belong any longer
Just making it up in my head
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
Do you see the light?
Tell me you see the light
Just making it up in my head
Cos I need someone to sing along with
Sing along with
Pictures in your heart
Out of focus torn apart
Picture me
I picture you
Outside the moon is shining
At the back of your mind there's a memory
By the time you hear this I'll be gone
I'm singing a song to myself
Cos I don't belong any longer
Just making it up in my head
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
Do you see the light?
Tell me you see the light
Just making it up in my head
Cos I need someone to sing along with
Sing along with...
Yeah...
ooohhh...
I'm singing a song to myself
Cos I don't belong any longer
Just making it up in my head
This feeling is strong and getting stronger
Do you see the light?
Tell me you see the light
Just making it up in my head
Cos I need someone to sing along with
Singing a song to myself
Ryan Root
One of my favorite bands ever. Met Fran Healy twice, super cool guy.
Angad Singh
Wow
Revolver
Ryan Root Aye they're cool fellas pal.
Cynthia Luiza
Ainda adoro essa música
Pato
Años buscando esta canción, escuchándola en comerciales de radio, etc... y era de TRAVIS!!!!! Tenía que ser pues, me paso lo mismo con Closer..