Re-Offender
Travis
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Keeping up appearances Keeping up with the Jones' 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 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 Your 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 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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Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
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10 facts about this song
Release Date Facts"Re-Offender" is a song by the Scottish band Travis. It was released on September 29, 2003, as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "12 Memories."
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Chart Performance FactsAlthough it did not achieve chart-topping success, "Re-Offender" did reach number seven on the UK Singles Chart and was a top-20 hit in several other countries, including Ireland and Scotland.
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Music Video FactsThe song's music video, directed by Anton Corbijn, was made in black and white and portrayed a gloomy and dark atmosphere. The video featured the band members performing the song in a small room, reflecting the lyrics' emotional intensity.
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Song Subject Facts"Re-Offender" is a heart-wrenching song about domestic abuse. Fran Healy, the band's lead singer, said he wrote it after reading a newspaper article about the cyclical nature of domestic violence.
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Writing Process FactsHealy wrote the song in a dark room while his then-girlfriend was asleep next to him.
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Record Label FactsThe song was released under the record label Independiente.
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Critical Reception FactsCritics generally praised "Re-Offender", noting its emotional depth and Healy's dramatic vocals. However, some critics also highlighted that its lyrical content could be difficult for some listeners to handle due to its serious subject matter.
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Genre Facts"Re-Offender" is considered a part of the post-Britpop genre, with a mix of alternative rock and indie pop.
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Band FactsTravis, the band that performed "Re-Offender," is a Scottish rock band formed in 1990 by Fran Healy, Andy Dunlop, Dougie Payne, and Neil Primrose.
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Music Style FactsThe song showcases the band's signature style, namely heartfelt lyrics coupled with a melodic sound. This has greatly contributed to the band's popularity and success.
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