Writing to Reach You

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About Writing to Reach You

"Writing to Reach You" is the first single taken from Indie band Travis' second studio album, The Man Who.


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2008
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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

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Travis

Travis are a post-Britpop band from Glasgow, comprising Fran Healy (lead vocalist, rhythm guitar), Dougie Payne (bass guitar, backing vocals), Andy Dunlop (lead guitar, banjo, backing vocals) and Neil Primrose (drums, percussion). They named themselves after the Harry Dean Stanton character Travis Henderson from the film Paris, Texas. more »

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Written by: FRANCIS HEALY

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Writing To Reach You" is a single from the band Travis' second studio album 'The Man Who,' which was released on 24th May 1999.
Chart Performance
The track peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart on the week of its release.
Songwriting Inspiration
Fran Healy, the band's lead songwriter and vocalist, was said to have written the song about a past relationship and the frustrations of communicating through letters.
Musical Influence
Some of the lyrics of the song hint at a reference to the famous song "Wonderwall" by Oasis. "The day upon the hill, when I wrote a classic" are reportedly referring to the day when Noel Gallagher of Oasis wrote "Wonderwall."
Track Length
The song has a run time of three minutes and forty-one seconds.
Critical Reception
"Writing to Reach You" has been praised by critics for its catchy lyrics, emotive delivery, and intricate guitar work, reflecting the band's characteristic indie rock sound.
Video Concept
The music video for the song features the band members driving a classic Dodge Charger around the streets of Los Angeles.
Band Achievement
The album 'The Man Who' in which the song is featured, went on to become the biggest UK album of 1999 and 2000, making Travis one of the most popular British bands of the late 90s to early 2000s.
Live Performances
"Writing To Reach You" remains a staple in Travis' live performances and is well received by audiences around the world.
B-Sides
The single release of "Writing to Reach You" is noted for its B-sides "We Are Monkeys" and "She's So Strange," which have subsequently gained a cult following among Travis fans.

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