Why Does It Always Rain on Me

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About Why Does It Always Rain on Me

"Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" is a song by Scottish band Travis, released as the third single from their second studio album, The Man Who. The song became the group's international breakthrough single, receiving recognition around the world. It was their first top-ten hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number ten in August 1999. The song also peaked within the top twenty in Australia and achieved moderate success in mainland Europe, North America, Ireland and New Zealand. Fran Healy wrote the song while on holiday in Israel. He wanted to go somewhere sunny because in his hometown of Glasgow, Scotland it rained all the time. In an interview at the Live 8 concert, he explained that he was spending a short holiday in the southern vacation city of Eilat, Israel in the middle of the winter. The city is known for its hot weather even during winter time, but surprisingly it began to rain for two days during his stay. When Travis began to perform this song at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival, after being sunny for several hours, it began to rain exactly when the first line was sung. In a poll by listeners of Absolute Radio the song was ranked 39th on a list of the top 100 songs of the 1990s. 


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2011
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I can't sleep tonight, ever body saying everything's alright
Still I can't close my eyes,
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all these lights
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong

Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining, I can't avoid the lightning

I can't stand myself, I'm being held up by invisible men
Still life on a shelf when, I got my mind on something else
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong

Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining, I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue skies go?
And why is it raining so? It's so cold

I can't sleep tonight, ever body saying everything's alright
Still I can't close my eyes,
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all these lights
Sunny days, where have you gone?
I get the strangest feeling you belong

Why does it always rain on me?
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining, I can't avoid the lightning
Oh, where did the blue skies go?
And why is it raining so? It's so cold

Why does it always rain on me
Is it because I lied when I was seventeen?
Why does it always rain on me?
Even when the sun is shining, I can't avoid the lightning
Why does it always rain on me
Why does it always rain on

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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

Creation
Fran Healy, the lead singer of Travis, wrote "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" while on holiday in Israel. The song was partly inspired by the constant rain in his hometown of Glasgow.
Album
The song is from the band's second studio album, "The Man Who," released in 1999. The album became a significant commercial success.
Acclaim
The song reached number one on the UK Singles chart, becoming one of the most successful singles released by the band.
Lyric Origins
The song's lyrics reflect Healy's frustration with the rainy British weather and his general dissatisfaction with aspects of his life at the time.
Accidental Fame
"Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" gained unexpected publicity when Travis performed it at the 1999 Glastonbury Festival, and it began to rain heavily during the performance.
Awards
In 2000, Travis won British Album of the Year at the Brit Awards, with "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" playing a significant role in this recognition.
Music Video
The music video, directed by John Hardwick, features the band being soaked by artificial rain throughout the video. It won Best Cinematography at the CADs.
Covers
Due to its popularity, the song has been covered by several artists, including Coldplay's Chris Martin during a live performance in 2018.
International Success
The song also topped the charts in Ireland and made significant impacts on the charts in Australia, Europe, and the U.S.
Soundtrack Presence
"Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" has been featured in numerous popular television shows and movies, including The Office (UK), The Inbetweeners, and Notting Hill.

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