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Travis — Side
Album: The Invisible Band
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Released: 2001
Length: 3:42
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Well I believe there's something watching over you
They're watching every single thing you say
And when you die they'll set you down and take you through
You'll realise one day

The grass is always greener on the other side
The neighbour's got a new car that you wanna drive
And when time is running out you wanna stay alive
We all live under the same sky
We all will live we all will die
There is no wrong there is no right
The circle only has one side, side, side

We all try hard to live our lives in harmony
For fear of falling swiftly overboard
But life is both a major and minor key
Just open up the chord

But the grass is always greener on the other side
The neighbour's got a new car that you wanna drive
And when time is running out you wanna stay alive
We all live under the same sky
We all will live we all will die
There is no wrong there is no right
The circle only has one side, side, side, side

But the grass is always greener on the other side
The neighbour's got a new car that you wanna drive
And when time is running out you wanna stay alive
We all live under the same sky
We all will live we all will die
There is no wrong there is no right

But the grass is always greener on the other side
The neighbour's got a new car that you wanna drive
And when time is running out you wanna stay alive
We all live under the same sky
We all will live we all will die
There is no wrong there is no right
The circle only has one side, side, side, side, side, side, side, side...
Comments (77)add comment
 redmachine wrote:
NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. 
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Perhaps we should be grateful you're not a singer songwriter we listen to on RP. 

Posted 3 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:

Comments like this.

What is wrong with you people?  Are you just angry at life in general? Hasn't quite worked out the way you'd planned?

Nothing wrong with this song. Travis has their own sound, a sound which is very accessible, well produced and easy on the ears.

But if we listen to many of you posters, 80% of what's played here is utter shit. 
 

Agreed.  Besides, it has the advantage of being a decent song.  
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
As taken from their album 'less interesting than paint drying'
Posted 5 years ago by yougivememosi    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:

Comments like this.

What is wrong with you people?  Are you just angry at life in general? Hasn't quite worked out the way you'd planned?

Nothing wrong with this song. Travis has their own sound, a sound which is very accessible, well produced and easy on the ears.

But if we listen to many of you posters, 80% of what's played here is utter shit. 

 
times 2. on the other hand, radiohead, jack white, robert fripp, any bad 80's music gets consistent high ratings. travis were good in their time. but that's why we listen to RP, right? we get to hear popular music from all eras. 

i have to agree here with strat: bill is a genius. if you like your own playlists or 10 ten stations more go for it. 
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:

Comments like this.

What is wrong with you people?  Are you just angry at life in general? Hasn't quite worked out the way you'd planned?

Nothing wrong with this song. Travis has their own sound, a sound which is very accessible, well produced and easy on the ears.

But if we listen to many of you posters, 80% of what's played here is utter shit. 

 
It's dreadful pap made purely so A&R men can keep themselves in coke and strippers. Inexplicably successful here and then for some reason taken up over there. Thankfully they have disappeared off the music scene to make room for bands that actually have something worthwhile to contribute.
Posted 7 years ago by redmachine    [ Reply ]
NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. NO. 
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Posted 7 years ago by redmachine    [ Reply ]
Love Travis... don't know much about them. They still together? Making any new music?
Posted 7 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
 dubberdan wrote:
He's wrong though. A circle has 2 sides; inside and outside

 
I guess a circle has either zero sides or infinite sides, depending on who you ask, but not one.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 dubberdan wrote:
He's wrong though. A circle has 2 sides; inside and outside

 
Maybe the main idea of the song is that you can not differentiate between mine and yours in terms of eternity.
Posted 8 years ago by otaznick    [ Reply ]
He's wrong though. A circle has 2 sides; inside and outside
Posted 8 years ago by dubberdan    [ Reply ]
A very well written and produced tune and album.    a generous 9.
Posted 8 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
very nice & upbeat....what kids need more of these days {#Bananajumprope}
Posted 9 years ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
Great song
Posted 9 years ago by mooono    [ Reply ]
I love clip for this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK3Q4SLVkAU

image from clip
Posted 10 years ago by otaznick    [ Reply ]
 Laurelai wrote:
Huh- this was written by a 10th grader?

 
Comments like this.

What is wrong with you people?  Are you just angry at life in general? Hasn't quite worked out the way you'd planned?

Nothing wrong with this song. Travis has their own sound, a sound which is very accessible, well produced and easy on the ears.

But if we listen to many of you posters, 80% of what's played here is utter shit. 
Posted 10 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Never again.  {#Skull}
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I have always liked Travis, some very good tunes, this one included, especially the hidden track on the album " the one with the story of some drunken altercation and blue lights"  its a very good listen, full of emotion.

Travis' production is actually very complicated and needs to be appreciated using a powerful amplifier and sensitive, large speakers.
Posted 10 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
This just landed via PSD and I'm perfectly satisfied. Can't understand all the hate. This is the kind of song I would be delighted to have written.
Posted 10 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 Zimmerman84 wrote:
A once every 6 months song.
 
I'll see your six and raise it to 12. 
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Nope...not liking this.
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 Laurelai wrote:
Huh- this was written by a 10th grader?
 
probably not.
Posted 11 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
Huh- this was written by a 10th grader?
Posted 12 years ago by Laurelai    [ Reply ]
Travis are the new Rembrandts.

And I say that even as a fan of Travis...
Posted 12 years ago by jasonv    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:
  get crazy wif' if


Posted 12 years ago by DanO-1    [ Reply ]
kind of cliche lyrics
Posted 12 years ago by ofanansky    [ Reply ]
 Slaney wrote:
Not sure why, but I always get irritated by this band, they just seem really mediocre to me ... sorry!
 
I used to really like Travis, and this song, but I have to agree this just sounds a bit weak now. I'd also say that this song in particular is the epitome of an FM-friendly single - completely inoffensive and with an easy to remember, sing-along chorus, but also rather forgettable. 
Posted 12 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
Last time I listened to this was back in high school, about 7-8 years ago. Not that bad, but not that good either. Deserves a... 5, maybe?
Posted 12 years ago by kojiroh    [ Reply ]
 chadlymn wrote:

is someone influenced by Cake or what?  SO BAD!!!!


 
I don't get it... This doesn't sound anything like Cake, and isn't bad.

Posted 13 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
A once every 6 months song.
Posted 13 years ago by Zimmerman84    [ Reply ]

is someone influenced by Cake or what?  SO BAD!!!!


Posted 13 years ago by chadlymn    [ Reply ]
Horrible!

Posted 13 years ago by gjones    [ Reply ]
I love Travis. They're one of my favourite bands!
Posted 13 years ago by Ducky2372    [ Reply ]
 Akaiila wrote:
I love that RP gets such a diverse and global audience - and I recognise that English isn't everyone's first language (my own linguistic skills are nothing to get excited about) but can anyone explain / suggest what this means?

 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others........


 

The same comment was made to three tracks - and I've looked at it in a whole number of different ways (and accents) but I just can't get my head around it!?

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE - RP getting me through the wrapping, thanks B&R!

 
my take on  _1's thought is while some songs stand the test of time, others do not.  This is one of them.

Posted 13 years ago by dctrpunda    [ Reply ]
Not sure why, but I always get irritated by this band, they just seem really mediocre to me ... sorry!
Posted 14 years ago by Slaney    [ Reply ]
absolutely one of my favourite songs.
Posted 14 years ago by Tom_Groonell    [ Reply ]
Always like to hear this song and this group
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I like this song a lot and I just found out that the singer will be in town tonight on a solo tour.
Posted 14 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
wow, all of bill's choices are so contemplative today. i love it.
Posted 14 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
 yofitofu wrote:
Great song, great lyrics. Never get tired of this song.
 
I second that! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Great song, great lyrics. Never get tired of this song.
Posted 14 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
As for the lyrics:

I think it's a plea for harmony.  They are saying we are all in this circle of life together and we shouldn't take sides against each other, etc.
Posted 14 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
calypsus_1 wrote:

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others........



Yoda?......is that you?

Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
the grass is always greener on the other side of the nuclear reactor.{#Confused}
 
And it glows in the dark too. {#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others........


 
Huh?

Posted 15 years ago by choiceimage    [ Reply ]
nice rhythm guitar . . .
Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
vandal wrote:


{#Roflol}{#Lol}{#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
the grass is always greener on the other side of the nuclear reactor.{#Confused}
Posted 15 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:


to the times songs exist that it seems equal to as much others....


 
this is gibberish right?
now i want to know..

Posted 15 years ago by arsenault    [ Reply ]


 Akaiila (London, UK), by request:

to the times songs exist that it seems equal to as much others....

Happy New Year 2009!  w/ Radio Paradise Station!


Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
I love that RP gets such a diverse and global audience - and I recognise that English isn't everyone's first language (my own linguistic skills are nothing to get excited about) but can anyone explain / suggest what this means?

 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others........


 

The same comment was made to three tracks - and I've looked at it in a whole number of different ways (and accents) but I just can't get my head around it!?

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE - RP getting me through the wrapping, thanks B&R!

Posted 15 years ago by Akaiila    [ Reply ]

 

to the times songs exist that perish equal to as much others........


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Joyfulchristine wrote:


I find this is common to many Travis songs. I try not to listen to the lyrics too closely, and just to pay attention to the voice and the music. The words ruin it for me if I start thinking of them.
 

That's very true. I was listening to the Singles CD on an extended drive yesterday afternoon. I had the sound down low and it was just about perfect...

I also agree with some of the other posters that Travis makes excellent "comfort music."
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
It is songs as bad as this that make me want to go . Pretty unbearable trash.
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Thea: have a fondness for this song - don't know why, b/c I agree with all the comments about the lyrics... but for some reason, his voice is so comforting to me.
I find this is common to many Travis songs. I try not to listen to the lyrics too closely, and just to pay attention to the voice and the music. The words ruin it for me if I start thinking of them.
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by lily33: what does it mean "the circle only has one side" here in this context? anyone?
Maybe he's actually thinking of a Moebius strip? Anyway, the lyrics make me feel good. I give it a one-sided 8.
Posted 21 years ago by robinesque    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Enrique: No, when this song comes on I first go to add a comment that it sucks then, finding that I have already done so, switch stations.
cannot compute "switch stations."
Posted 22 years ago by jpalembas    [ Reply ]
Not a bad song... but a crappy mix.
Posted 22 years ago by squarepixel    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by mjp92: thats very true Enrique but c'mon you know you were singing along....
No, when this song comes on I first go to add a comment that it sucks then, finding that I have already done so, switch stations.
Posted 22 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
Very mediocre, IMO. Almost ridiculously trite lyrics.
Posted 22 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
have a fondness for this song - don\'t know why, b/c I agree with all the comments about the lyrics... but for some reason, his voice is so comforting to me.
Posted 22 years ago by Thea    [ Reply ]
I am really tired of this song.
Posted 22 years ago by E    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by tlem: Not a bad tune, except for the truly horrible, slap-together-some-cliches-and-try-to-sound-profound lyrics.
I've mostly enjoyed the last two Travis albums, but some of their lyrics make me cringe. They're very much like phrases taken out of a high school journal, very trite and cliche.
Posted 22 years ago by tom_tom    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Dr._Crane: In purely geometrical terms, this is correct: the circle has only one curved "side". Of course, you could argue that there are 2 sides: the inside of the circle and the outside.
or maybe it has an infinite number of infinitely small sides?
Posted 22 years ago by Bryce    [ Reply ]
Y\'know, it\'s one of those things... I was working- not really listening- but I really had to know who sung that song- the tune stuck in my head. I just downoaded it from Limewire... hope I still like it once i listen to it! ;)
Posted 22 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Not bad.. Nothing spectacular.
Posted 22 years ago by CoolbeaN    [ Reply ]
Cool video...it\'s the whole xfiles, flying saucer thing...
Posted 22 years ago by mel    [ Reply ]
Pretty Boring
Posted 22 years ago by talus    [ Reply ]
I don\'t know why, but I like this song.
Posted 22 years ago by rhw    [ Reply ]
Sort of Brit-Pop Crowded House?
Posted 22 years ago by Spenny    [ Reply ]