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.
Walking In The Sun
Travis Lyrics
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Taking pictures of everyone
And there's something on the tip of my tongue
Oh
Well it's easy to see from afar
And it's easy to be on your guard
But it's harder just to be who you are
When all these
People who will lead you down the back of the track
They're on your back
They will try and tear you apart
But believe and you will see that there's no reason to doubt
Then you will find
You can do much better than that
If you think of all the things that you feel
All the voices in your head that you hear
It's a mystery that we are all still holding on
When all these
People who will lead you down the back of the track
They're on your back
They will try and tear you apart
But believe and you will see that there's no reason to doubt
And you will find
You can do much better than that
If you see me hit the ground
Don't come near don't make a sound
I was walking along in the sun
Taking pictures of everyone
And there's something on the tip of my tongue
In Travis's song "Walking In The Sun," the singer is walking in the sun and taking pictures while reflecting on their thoughts. There is something on the tip of their tongue, a feeling or thought they cannot quite express. The first verse suggests that it is easy to put on a front and guard yourself from others, but it is harder to be true to yourself. The second verse speaks to the pressures of others who will try and tear you apart, but the singer implores the listener to hold on and believe in themselves. The chorus repeats this sentiment with an added emphasis on being true to oneself.
The song speaks to the universal human experience of navigating one's feelings and personal truth in the face of societal pressure to conform. The singer encourages the listener to embrace their individuality and stand up against those who would tear them down. The final line, "And there's something on the tip of my tongue," reminds us that there is always something left unsaid or unexpressed, but that doesn't mean we can't keep walking in the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking along in the sun
I was walking outside in the daylight
Taking pictures of everyone
I was taking photographs of people around me
And there's something on the tip of my tongue
I feel a sense of unease or urgency, as if something important needs to be said
Well it's easy to see from afar
It's simple to observe and understand things when you're not involved
And it's easy to be on your guard
It's effortless to be cautious and defensive
But it's harder just to be who you are
It's challenging to simply exist as yourself, rather than being influenced by others
People who will lead you down the back of the track
Individuals who will steer you in the wrong direction
They're on your back
They are pressuring you and causing stress
They will try and tear you apart
They will attempt to destroy you emotionally or physically
But believe and you will see that there's no reason to doubt
If you have faith, you'll have clarity and certainty
Then you will find you can do much better than that
Once you realize your worth, you'll no longer tolerate mistreatment
If you think of all the things that you feel
Consider and reflect on your emotions and experiences
All the voices in your head that you hear
All of the thoughts and internal dialogues you have
It's a mystery that we are all still holding on
It's strange that we're still persevering despite the challenges we face
If you see me hit the ground
If you witness me falling or failing
Don't come near don't make a sound
Please do not approach me or make noise
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
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Walking In The Sun
Travis
I was walking along in the sun
Taking pictures of everyone
And there's something on the tip of my tongue
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Well it's easy to see from afar
And it's easy to be on your guard
But it's harder just to be who you are
Oh, oh, oh, oh
When all these people who will lead you down
The back of the track
They're on your back
They will try and tear you apart
But believe and you will see
That there's no reason to doubt
Then you will find
You can do much better than that
If you think of all the things that you feel
All the voices in your head that you hear
It's a mystery that we are all still holding on
When all these people who will lead you down
The back of the track
They're on your back
They will try and tear you apart
But believe and you will see
That there's no reason to doubt
Then you will find
You can do much better than that
If you see me hit the ground
Don't come near, don't make a sound
I was walking along in the sun
Taking pictures of everyone
And there's something on the tip of my tongue
Writer(s): Francis Healy
MarvelSinister
Such a melodious voice. I love this song! They've always been one of my favorite bands.
Thomas Ponce Reyes
samedt!
Donovan Fite
How come nobody cares when someone like Travis rights such a GREAT song? It's so sad that people don't appreciate this band! He's hoping that people open their eyes to beauty.
Zemplin Castellan
Writes. ;-) But I agree.
Riden's Room
Well they are the invisible band 😊
lisa ord
I just saw them live, wasn't expecting much tbh but wow, just wow
Bora Compor!
Travis, the greatest Band in the world!!!!
Vanessa Nataly Castro Rondón
muy buena música, no me puedo cansar de escucharlos
Lê Ngọc Lai
2021 I'm still listen this song♥️
I love it
cpfcfan1
This video and song is soooo cool. Such a happy song! Travis rock.