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Travis — Re-Offender
Album: 12 Memories
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6.6

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Total ratings: 791









Released: 2003
Length: 3:42
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Keeping up appearances
Keeping up with the Joneses
Fooling my selfish heart
Going through the motions

But I'm fooling myself
I'm fooling myself

'Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
And you say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again

Everybody thinks you're well
Everybody thinks I'm ill
Watching me fall apart
Falling under your spell

But you're fooling yourself
You're fooling yourself

'Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again and again and again
And again and again

But you're fooling yourself
You're fooling yourself

'Cause you say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say you love me
And then you do it again
You do it again
You say your sorry's
And then you do it again
You do it again and again and again
And again and again
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Yikes. Ouchy on the ears. Thought it might be Coldplay.
Posted 8 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
nice!
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I like it.  Not enough to buy it.  But I certainly enjoy hearing this song on RP.  
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Seems we have a pretty even split between those who like it and those who don't. Not much ground in between.
Posted 10 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Perhaps the most important cultural question of the last decade:  How in the fuck did Coldplay and Travis become bands with street cred?



 
{#Wave}... my sentiments entirely!!!
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
I give it a 4... out of pity.
Posted 11 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
Love it. Went to rate and saw I already did. 8. Love when that happens here. Thx for all the great music, Bill
Posted 11 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]

Perhaps the most important cultural question of the last decade:  How in the fuck did Coldplay and Travis become bands with street cred?


Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Snoopy2 wrote:
The ending dose NOT work for me!!!
 
I like the rest of the song.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
The ending dose NOT work for me!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
Great album cover!!
Posted 12 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
Haters, haters, haters....sigh...they're everywhere and think they are right about everything.  You folks need to drop in a few IMHOs from time to time.

I like Travis and I like this song. A 7 for me.
Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
You're fooling yourself, because I stay in this relationship even though you keep hurting me. {#Think}
 
exactly. . . 
 
Posted 12 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Ugh. Dull as ditchwater. The only thing of theirs I ever liked was the acoustic cover of "...Baby One More Time" which had some wit.
Posted 13 years ago by rathersnappish    [ Reply ]
the voice is too whiny, accompanied by the very repetitive pop licks..... not my thing. very juvenile.
Posted 13 years ago by cheesemonger    [ Reply ]
 daddywoodland wrote:
I've said it before and I'll say it again,

worst band ever....
 

Have you heard the bands Nine Inch Pumpkins or Smashing Nails ?     {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
For me the one and only bearable song from this boring band.
Posted 14 years ago by andiman    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:

Same producer, Nigel Godrich. I actually like Travis more, I think...Radiohead Lite.
 
so my instincts to run from the room were not unfounded. it's the Thom Yorke angle, i resent that man's influence on vocal standards
Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite Travis song, but not bad.  They are a terrific live band, decent guys and really nice to their fans.
Posted 15 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
You're fooling yourself, because I stay in this relationship even though you keep hurting me. {#Think}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Did anyone prophesize these people?
Only Travis
Come in Travis
One of these days I'm gonna get myself organized.
All the animals come out at night.
Queens, fairies, dopers, junkies, sick venal.
Some day a real rain will come and wash all the scum off the streets.
Thank god for the rain to wash the trash off the sidewalk. Listen you screwheads:
Here is a man who would not take it anymore.
A man who stood up against the scum, the filth.
Now I see clearly.

Posted 15 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
 RichardPrins wrote:
A poppier RH.
 
Same producer, Nigel Godrich. I actually like Travis more, I think...Radiohead Lite.

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Whoa.  Finally someone to give Morrissey a run for the money.
In the category of Most Annoying Voice of All Time.
Posted 15 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
an old buddy and i were in the car one day when travis' "why does it always rain on me" came on.  my friend said "maybe's it's because you sing songs like this".

Posted 15 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
the drums sounding like they're coming from a broken speaker in the beginning suck
Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I am Re-Offended. Again.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]

Everybody thinks you're well
Everybody thinks I'm ill
Watching me fall apart
Falling under your spell

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
The start sounds like Radiohead
 

You're right.

I like it anyway.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
OK, what are the other 11 memories, coz this one sucks.
 
I LOLed!

Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
OK, what are the other 11 memories, coz this one sucks.
Posted 16 years ago by Gednabb    [ Reply ]
speaking of fooling oneself, this band is fooling itself that it has any talent or passion. boooooooring.
Posted 16 years ago by dillydoo    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
The start sounds like Radiohead
Funny, I had that exact thought before I clicked the playlist to see who it was. Great minds think alike.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Stevo wrote:
My wife used to date a guy name Travis. Who loved Travis. And gave her a Travis CD. And she liked it a lot. She made me listen to it. And now so do I. But my middle name is Travis. So its all cool. And so is Travis.
Cool. Funny bit. The tune's a nice feel, as well.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
My wife used to date a guy name Travis. Who loved Travis. And gave her a Travis CD. And she liked it a lot. She made me listen to it. And now so do I. But my middle name is Travis. So its all cool. And so is Travis.
Posted 16 years ago by Stevo    [ Reply ]
I don't understand the intense dislike of Travis by some RP listeners. To me, it's like hating puppies. They may piddle on the floor occasionally, but they're kinda cute.
Posted 16 years ago by spunkyboy62    [ Reply ]
The start sounds like Radiohead
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
The voice is a ringer for Ron Sexsmith's.
You can say that again!
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
My favorite "Travis" song...
Posted 17 years ago by kaupmees    [ Reply ]
mamashannon wrote:
oh my.
Jah...its a conundrum...is this the worst head nipping whining that its possible to hear or just rubbish?
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
oh my.
Posted 17 years ago by mamashannon    [ Reply ]
ANNE_MARIE wrote:
something about his voice....makes me wanna hear more.
something about his voice....makes me wanna run away screaming.
Posted 17 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
Well, I dig this one and I never knew who it was or who it was by... Added to most of the smatterings I've heard over the last few days, I'm glad to have made the discovery of this place!
Posted 17 years ago by Ranaeph    [ Reply ]
Well Bill, you just lost me for the day. Too many annoying songs in a row.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
daddywoodland wrote:
I've said it before and I'll say it again, worst band ever. . . .
I only caught the end of the song but I can certainly understand the sentiment behind this statement.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of that scene from ''Jaws'' where Captain Quinn runs his fingernails down a chalkboard until he has everyone's attention.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
daddywoodland wrote:
I've said it before and I'll say it again, worst band ever....
I didn't know this was sung by the Fine Young Cannibals.
Posted 17 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
The voice is a ringer for Ron Sexsmith.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Travis is what Coldplay wishes they could be.
Posted 18 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
Remember how Elaine used to say somebody was "sponge-worthy"? Well this song is definitely iPod-worthy!
Posted 18 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Do a segue from this into any given Kent track, should be more or less impossible so notice the jump...
Posted 18 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
It's just good pop. Pop music means the tune is good, the words may or may not have meaning, you can sing along, etc. It doesn't mean it's the best song ever, it's just good.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I've said it before and I'll say it again, worst band ever....
Posted 18 years ago by daddywoodland    [ Reply ]
He has to sound more like Neil Young to get away with that voice.
Posted 18 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
Kind of neat.
Posted 18 years ago by kgish    [ Reply ]
madtowner11 wrote:
something about his voice.... made me think it was really bad at first (like Neil Young bad). but then the song grew on me (unlike Neil Young)
hmmm,,unlike you I love Neil Young, and heard his voice here in the early moments of the song...only made me enjoy it that much more. Real beauty lies in difference. This my friends, is the beauty that is RP!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
I can get how people wouldn't like this song as much as I do, but how can you hate it?
I agree.
Posted 18 years ago by MKG    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
I can get how people wouldn't like this song as much as I do, but how can you hate it?
I don't hate it, but that singing is really close to being a drive me crazy tone. It is really close to being hatable for me. Plus the numerous drum build ups are cheezy and anoying.
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
I can get how people wouldn't like this song as much as I do, but how can you hate it?
I agree, I think it's nice!
Posted 18 years ago by tesserakt    [ Reply ]
I can get how people wouldn't like this song as much as I do, but how can you hate it?
Posted 18 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
kgish wrote:
At first the lead vocal sounds just like radiohead, but after a few more seconds not anymore. Interesting effect that is.
exactly, which makes it unbearable. a 1.
Posted 18 years ago by tammaye    [ Reply ]
It somewhat ruined my relief at the previous awful song being over when this awful song followed it.
Posted 18 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
do I need Zoloft? Prozac? No, I just need to not listen to this song....
Posted 18 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
At first the lead vocal sounds just like radiohead, but after a few more seconds not anymore. Interesting effect that is.
Posted 18 years ago by kgish    [ Reply ]
ecorunner wrote:
12 Memories is a decent cd, with some really good songs, but its not their best. RP seems to concentrate on this particular cd, while ignoring "The Invisible band" cd, which is almost flawless throughout. Please play some stuff off of "The Invisible band" cd, which remains their best so far.
The Man Who is also excellent. Play something from Invisible Band or Man Who, please!!! (I'm not complaining, only suggesting...because I like Fran Healy's voice)
Posted 18 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Interesting video to the song .... tackles the subject of song - domestic violence
Posted 19 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
ecorunner wrote:
12 Memories is a decent cd, with some really good songs, but its not their best. RP seems to concentrate on this particular cd, while ignoring "The Invisible band" cd, which is almost flawless throughout. Please play some stuff off of "The Invisible band" cd, which remains their best so far.
Good to know. This is the only one I've heard. It didn't turn me on, so i gave up on the band. After your comment and others here, I'll try again.....
Posted 19 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the more I experience a "cringe factor" the moment it comes on.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
This is a good one, but "Beautiful Occupation," "Peace the F**k Out," and "Somewhere Else" are my favorite tracks from 12 Memories.
Posted 19 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
Agree totally.
I second that... Favorite Old School Travis tracks: All I Wanna Do is Rock - Good Feeling Driftwood - The Man Who Side - Invisible Band
Posted 19 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
ecorunner wrote:
12 Memories is a decent cd, with some really good songs, but its not their best. RP seems to concentrate on this particular cd, while ignoring "The Invisible band" cd, which is almost flawless throughout. Please play some stuff off of "The Invisible band" cd, which remains their best so far.
Agree totally.
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
12 Memories is a decent cd, with some really good songs, but its not their best. RP seems to concentrate on this particular cd, while ignoring "The Invisible band" cd, which is almost flawless throughout. Please play some stuff off of "The Invisible band" cd, which remains their best so far.
Posted 19 years ago by ecorunner    [ Reply ]
i think this is their weakest album. personally, i prefer the man who.
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
BluEyes wrote:
I like this more and more every time I hear it. Are the other songs on the cd like this? *Poised to purchase...*
IMO, it's the weakest track on the disk. Buy away.
Posted 19 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
Good stuff. Fran Healey's voice is the prototypical Brit-pop voice. It's a shame that this kind of stuff just doesn't get much exposure in the U.S.
Posted 19 years ago by twd3lr    [ Reply ]
I like this more and more every time I hear it. Are the other songs on the cd like this? *Poised to purchase...*
Posted 19 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
madtowner11 wrote:
something about his voice.... made me think it was really bad at first (like Neil Young bad). but then the song grew on me (unlike Neil Young)
hmmm ... methinks it sounds bad at first because it's his real voice and then it sounds "better" because it's electronically processed from here (East of Eden) to there (There). Any takers?
Posted 19 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 19 years ago by maddmatt    [ Reply ]
I saw these guys play live in Philly while they were supporting "The Man Who" a few years ago. Great show, and I thought they were poised to break it big over here . . . and then nothing happened. I guess people decided to go out and buy Britney Spears and Evanescence albums instead. Ugh. I don't understand what sells over here, it's all shite. I think "12 Memories" is an excellent disc all around.
Posted 19 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
brandog wrote:
Travis went Double Platinum in europe- and got NSUBBED here. This is a decent album by an excellent band. We should support great bands like this.
Agreed- I was surprised to go to their concert in DC in a CLUB- expected more interest in them than that.
Posted 19 years ago by Skippy    [ Reply ]
Oooooo! Another smooth transition, from PH to this. Nice! One of the MANY benefits of commercial-free... An 8.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
something about his voice.... made me think it was really bad at first (like Neil Young bad). but then the song grew on me (unlike Neil Young)
Posted 19 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]
8) A poppier RH. I bought the "The Man Who" when it came out for this song
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
smilestoomuch wrote:
I have never been overly impressed by Travis, but everytime this song comes on, I'm like, "Who IS this?!"
So far, the same here, but I do not like it, but it is not so bad that it enters my mute list
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Great tune...but getting played a bit too much. Can we hear one of the other tracks off this record (there are a bunch...I checked!) Still...it beats the hell out of hearing Five For Fighting and John Mayer every ten minutes like on garbage radio.
Posted 20 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
I have never been overly impressed by Travis, but everytime this song comes on, I'm like, "Who IS this?!" I really like it. Thanks for playing it!
Posted 20 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
I just realized that this song is great. Thanks!
Posted 20 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
ecorunner wrote:
Definitely not the best Travis song, and this album is not their best.....but heck, its catchy though. I definitely like the Invisible Band and The Man Who albums better. How about playing some songs from these albums?
Funny, I pulled this album out yesterday and was listening to it in the car. A big drop off in my opinion from the others. However, this song is pretty good.
Posted 20 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
ecorunner wrote:
Definitely not the best Travis song, and this album is not their best.....but heck, its catchy though. I definitely like the Invisible Band and The Man Who albums better. How about playing some songs from these albums?
I agree. I really like this song, but how about rotating in some other Travis songs so this doesn't get played to death?
Posted 20 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
This is great song from a great band :)
Posted 20 years ago by agoston    [ Reply ]
ecorunner wrote:
Definitely not the best Travis song, and this album is not their best.....but heck, its catchy though. I definitely like the Invisible Band and The Man Who albums better. How about playing some songs from these albums?
Dang it. I thought I was going to be the first commentor for once. It's only because I couldn't think of the name of the first album and had to look it up on Amazon.com. You've foiled me this time, ecorunner.
Posted 20 years ago by reedifus    [ Reply ]
This song seems to live up to what good Travis can do. Personally, I was very inspired by much of their debut album The Man Who, but their second effort, The Invisible Band, fell flat and turned out kind of (and by "kind of" I mean very) sappy.
Posted 20 years ago by reedifus    [ Reply ]
Definitely not the best Travis song, and this album is not their best.....but heck, its catchy though. I definitely like the Invisible Band and The Man Who albums better. How about playing some songs from these albums?
Posted 20 years ago by ecorunner    [ Reply ]