Travis- Somewhere Else
Travis Lyrics


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Home and away
Life goes on the same
We bury the pain
And hold on to love
Hear the song
Sing along

But what does it change this life is so confusing
Feel like I'm always losing

We come in
Knowing everything
But don't say a word
Till they teach it away
Words are found
Too close to the edge that we don't dare say

And this will turn into something else
Something else
And when it does I'll be somewhere else
Somewhere else
Where else?

And you say I should be myself
Despite all the wrong (dragging you back)
Forgive and then forget and on and on and on and on

This life is so confusing feels like I'm always losing
And this will turn into something else
Something else
And when it does I'll be somewhere else




Somewhere else
Where else?

Overall Meaning

Travis's song Somewhere Else is a reflection on the dynamics of life and relationships. The lyrics represent a sense of detachment and displacement, as if the singer is questioning his place in the world. The opening lines, "Home and away, life goes on the same, we bury the pain, and hold on to love," show the mundanity of life and the perseverance of human emotions despite hardships. The next lines, "Hear the song, sing along, but what does it change this life is so confusing, feel like I'm always losing," speaks of the monotony of existence and the confusion that comes with it.


The chorus, "And this will turn into something else, something else, and when it does I'll be somewhere else, somewhere else, where else?" indicates a fear of the unknown and the need to escape. The singer feels trapped and longs for something different, somewhere else, to redefine himself. The lines "And you say I should be myself, despite all the wrong (dragging you back), forgive and then forget and on and on and on and on" is almost like a plea for acceptance despite one's flaws, and forgiveness for past mistakes.


The song ultimately portrays a sense of disillusionment, a feeling that everything will eventually turn into something else, and it's up to the individual to find their own somewhere else.


Line by Line Meaning

Home and away
Whether we're at home or away, life continues to go on.


Life goes on the same
No matter where we are, life continues unchanged.


We bury the pain
We hide and repress our emotional pain.


And hold on to love
We cling to love amidst the challenges of life.


Hear the song
Listen to the music playing around you.


Sing along
Join in and enjoy the music with others.


But what does it change this life is so confusing
Despite our efforts, life remains perplexing and uncertain.


Feel like I'm always losing
It seems as though we can never truly win or succeed.


We come in
We enter this world.


Knowing everything
As infants, we are naive and ignorant about the world around us.


But don't say a word
We are unable to communicate our thoughts and feelings.


Till they teach it away
As we grow up, society teaches us what is acceptable and what is not, suppressing our natural tendencies.


Words are found
As we learn and grow, we acquire the ability to communicate through language.


Too close to the edge that we don't dare say
There are things we want to express through language, but we fear the consequences of doing so.


And this will turn into something else
The current state of affairs will change eventually.


And when it does I'll be somewhere else
When the situation changes, I'll be in a different place in my life.


Somewhere else
A different situation or circumstance.


Where else?
What other options exist for me?


And you say I should be myself
You advised that I be true to myself.


Despite all the wrong (dragging you back)
Regardless of my past mistakes and difficulties, and how they might affect the people in my life.


Forgive and then forget and on and on and on and on
The process of healing and moving on can be endless and repetitious.


This life is so confusing feels like I'm always losing
Life is bewildering and it feels like we're always fighting a losing battle.


And this will turn into something else
This state of affairs can't last forever - it will eventually change.


And when it does I'll be somewhere else
When the situation changes, I'll be in a different place in my life.


Somewhere else
A different situation or circumstance.


Where else?
What other options exist for me?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS HEALY

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@zacopol

Lyrics

Baby, you've been going so crazy
Lately, nothing seems to be going right
So low, why'd you have to get so low?
You're so
You've been waiting in the sun too long
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing
Colder, crying over your shoulder
Hold her, and tell her everything's gonna be fine
Surely, you've been going too early
Hurry, 'cause no one's gonna be stopped
Now, now, now, now, now
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
Baby, there's something going on today
But I say nothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing
So, now, now, now, now, now
But if you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
Ah, baby, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, sing
For the love you bring won't mean a thing
Unless you sing, sing, sing, sing



@Clauder.

"Sing" do Travis é uma canção intensa que fala sobre o poder da expressão e o combate à tristeza. Ela se divide em duas partes, cada uma com foco diferente:

Parte 1: Encorajando a libertação através do canto

A música começa com o eu lírico observando uma pessoa amada que está passando por um momento difícil. Ela está "enlouquecendo", se sentindo baixa e nada parece estar dando certo.

Ele a questiona por que se deixou chegar a esse ponto, pois ela é especial ("so").

A imagem de "esperar sob o sol por muito tempo" sugere um cansaço emocional.

O refrão central da música é um mantra repetido: "Se você cantar, cantar, cantar, cantar, cantar". É um convite insistente para se expressar, para "cantar" a dor, a frustração, mas também a esperança.

A frase "o amor que você traz não significará nada a menos que você cante" enfatiza a importância de não sufocar as emoções. O amor precisa ser vocalizado, compartilhado, para ter verdadeiro valor.

Parte 2: Reconhecendo a dor, mas insistindo na esperança

A segunda parte traz uma mudança sutil. O tom melancólico se mistura com uma pitada de urgência.

"Segure-a e diga que tudo vai ficar bem" mostra um lado carinhoso, de acolhimento.

"Você com certeza foi embora cedo demais" e "ninguém será impedido" sugerem uma necessidade de agir, de aproveitar o momento, de não desistir.

O refrão é repetido com ainda mais intensidade, como um grito de incentivo à libertação.

O final, com o repetido "baby, sing", é um apelo direto à amada para que encontre sua voz, sua expressão própria.

"Sing" é uma canção sobre resiliência. É sobre enfrentar a tristeza, a dúvida, mas nunca deixar de acreditar no poder da expressão. O título é a chave: ao "cantar", seja literal ou metaforicamente, a pessoa se liberta de seus pesos, conecta-se com suas emoções e, por fim, fortalece sua capacidade de amar e ser amada.

A repetição constante do refrão cria um ritmo hipnótico, reforçando a mensagem de libertação.

A ausência de uma melodia definida na segunda parte contribui para a sensação de urgência e incerteza.

A letra usa poucas metáforas diretas, deixando espaço para interpretações pessoais.

Espero que esta interpretação ajude a apreciar a profundidade e a beleza da música "Sing" do Travis.



All comments from YouTube:

@ani3772

“jim has got it bad for pam”
“yeah… which one’s pam?”

truly one of the best songs in the whole show. makes me cry every time i watch the banker

@konstantinoss9715

this brought me here too

@theimpossiblemary

I only see the Banker for this song... that and Michael's helmet hair 🤣

@AleXander-uc7lo

This vid ain't about the office

@gianlucaburbuka6085

"Chi è Pam?" AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

@tjmoon1857

ugh, the absolute worst episode! THE flashback episode, ZZZzzz

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@kerrymq5996

The good old days….what I would give to be carefree like I was back then ❤

@chiefcheeser

And it chars my heart to always hear you calling, calling for the good old days
Because there were no good old days
These are the good old days

@michellesiggs6500

Scottish bands have a soul that is unmatched.

@BatMan-og9cw

fuck off...ENGLISH music is the only music

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