Writing To Reach You
Travis Lyrics
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What evers in my eye won't go away
The radio is playing all the usual
And what's a wonder wall anyway?
Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
Cause I'm writing to reach you now but,
I only want to teach you, about you,
But that's not you
It's good to know that you are home for Christmas
It's good to know that you are doing well
It's good to know that you're no longer hurting
It's good to know I'm feeling not so well
Because my inside in outside
My right side's on the left side
Cause I'm writing to reach you now but
I might never reach you
I only want to teach you,
About you, but that's not you
To know it's true, but that won't do
Maybe then tomorrow will be Monday
And whatever's in my eye should go away
Still the radio keeps playing all the usual
And what's a wonder wall anyway?
Because my inside in outside
My right side's on the left side
Cause I'm writing to reach you
I might never reach you
I only want to teach you,
About you, but that's not you
And you know it's true, but that won't do
And you know it's you, I'm talking to
Travis's song "Writing To Reach You" is about a person who is trying to reach and teach someone something important, but they are unsure if they will ever truly be able to reach them. The singer wakes up every day with a sense of lost hope - even on Sundays, which are supposed to be a day of rest and rejuvenation, they feel unfulfilled. The radio plays the same old songs, including Oasis's "Wonderwall," which the singer questions the meaning of. They feel as if their insides are on the outside and they are lost and moving opposite to the world around them.
The chorus of the song is repeated throughout, emphasizing the singer's desire to reach and teach the person they are trying to communicate with. However, they acknowledge that what they are trying to teach is not actually about the person they are addressing - it is actually about the singer themselves. The sentiment is further emphasized in the line, "And you know it's you, I'm talking to," as the singer realizes they are actually talking to themselves. The song concludes with a sense of ambiguity, as the singer considers the possibility that things may change tomorrow, but in reality, they are unsure if they will ever truly be able to connect with the person they are reaching out to.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day I wake up and it's Sunday
The writer has a monotonous life without any changes or surprises
What evers in my eye won't go away
The writer is struggling with a personal problem that persists day after day
The radio is playing all the usual
The writer is tired of the same old mundane songs on the radio
And what's a wonder wall anyway?
The writer is questioning the meaning and significance of popular culture
Because my inside is outside
The writer feels emotionally disconnected from their physical body
My right side's on the left side
The writer feels disoriented and out of balance
Cause I'm writing to reach you now but, I might never reach you
The writer is expressing their desire to connect with someone, but also acknowledging that it may not be possible
I only want to teach you, about you, but that's not you
The writer wants to help someone understand themselves better, but recognizes that they may never truly know someone else
It's good to know that you are home for Christmas
The writer is expressing relief that someone they care about is safe and happy during the holiday season
It's good to know that you are doing well
The writer is happy that someone they care about is doing fine
It's good to know that you're no longer hurting
The writer is glad that someone they care about is not in pain anymore
Because my inside in outside
The writer is once again expressing their emotional disconnection from their physical body
And you know it's true, but that won't do
The writer recognizes that someone they care about may understand the truth, but that realization may not help
Maybe then tomorrow will be Monday
The writer is hoping for a fresh start and a new beginning
Still the radio keeps playing all the usual
The writer's life continues to be mundane and unchanging
And you know it's you, I'm talking to
The writer is addressing someone specifically and trying to connect with them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
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Lyrics-
Every day, I wake up and it's Sunday
Whatever's in my eye won't go away
The radio is playing all the usual
And what's a wonderwall anyway?
Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
'Cause I'm writing to reach you now
But I might never reach you
Only want to teach you, about you
But that's not you
It's good to know that you are home for Christmas
It's good to know that you are doing well
It's good to know that you all know I'm hurting
It's good to know I'm feeling not so well
Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
'Cause I'm writing to reach you now
But I might never reach you
Only want to teach you, about you
But that's not you
D'you know, it's true
And that won't do
Maybe then tomorrow will be a Monday
And whatever's in my eye should go away
But still the radio keeps playing all the usual
And what's a wonderwall anyway?
Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
'Cause I'm writing to reach you now
But I might never reach you
Only want to teach you, about you
But that's not you
D'you know, it's true
But that won't do
And you know it's you
I'm talking to
@deadchannel3146
Every day I wake up and it's Sunday
What evers in my eye won't go away
The radio is playing all the usual
And what's a wonder wall anyway?
Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
Cause I'm writing to reach you now but,
I might never reach you
I only want to teach you, about you,
But that's not you
It's good to know that you are home for Christmas
It's good to know that you are doing well
It's good to know that you're no longer hurting
It's good to know I'm feeling not so well
Because my inside in outside
My right side's on the left side
Cause I'm writing to reach you now but
I might never reach you
I only want to teach you,
About you, but that's not you
To know it's true, but that won't do
Maybe then tomorrow will be Monday
And whatever's in my eye should go away
Still the radio keeps playing all the usual
And what's a wonder wall anyway?
Because my inside in outside
My right side's on the left side
Cause I'm writing to reach you
I might never reach you
I only want to teach you,
About you, but that's not you
And you know it's true, but that won't do
And you know it's you, I'm talking to
Travis - Writing To Reach You (1999)
@travistheband
Released this week back in 1999! Who' still watching?
@anhvule9009
I am ! Just discovered this song 15 minutes ago, it's incredible. I'm only 17, not old enough to feel but I have to say this hits hard. Thanks for making this masterpiece for a little boy like me to hear while feeling not good, 23 years later.
@rivkahwhite4882
This song was on a loop for me in 99 ❤️
@AL-grhvc
I keep coming to this video every now and then as it's very special in my life.
this amazing song with the most amazing video will be listened to FOREVER. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@technostalgism
Just got Minidisc versions of The Man Who & The Invisible Band. Epic! Was about time, in 2022! Still ❤️ album!
@user-xk6fi2qf8l
아 이게 3월초에 나왔었나 대학때 무쟈게 들었는데 우연히 또 듣게 되네 ~
@kawamach
February 2024, anyone? Travis, trascendental music.
@user-gl1rv9lx5k
Always hit this
@faygo648
Always
@ingyinwai6454
April🎉