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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I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of 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 shinning 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've got my mind on something else
Sunny days, oh, 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 shinning I can't avoid the lightning

Oh, where did the blue sky go?
Oh why is it raining so?
It's so cold

I can't sleep tonight
Everybody's saying everything is alright
Still I can't close my eyes
I'm seeing a tunnel at the end of all of these lights
Sunny days, oh, 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 shinning I can't avoid the lightning

Oh, where did the blue sky 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 shinning I can't avoid the lightning
Why does it always rain on me?
Why does it always rain on, 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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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" was released on August 2nd, 1999. It is the third single from Travis's second studio album, "The Man Who."
Chart Performance
The song reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, significantly elevating the band's popularity.
Writing Inspiration
The song's title was inspired by singer Fran Healy's holiday to the beach town of Eilat, Israel, where it rained despite being a location known for its constant sun.
Song Meaning
The track expresses the feelings of the lead vocalist Fran Healy about his personal struggles and the seemingly constant obstacles in his life, representing them metaphorically through rain.
Glastonbury Festival
When Travis performed "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" at the Glastonbury Festival in 1999, it famously started raining precisely at the moment they began to play the song.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised the song for its lyrics and melody, with Pitchfork calling it a "late-'90s touchstone."
Commercial Success
The track enjoyed success beyond the UK, reaching top 10 charts in several countries including Australia, Norway, and Ireland.
Wide Recognition
"Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" is considered to be one of the band's signature songs, often played at concerts and music festivals worldwide.
Awards
The band, aided by the success of this song, won the Best British Group award at the Brit Awards in 2000.
Music Video
The music video was filmed in Mexico and directed by John Hardwick. It features the band members suffering various forms of bad luck and misadventures.
Influence
Travis has been cited as a significant influence on bands like Coldplay and Keane, with "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?" being a standout track.
Homecoming
During a performance of the song at Glasgow's SSE Hydro in 2016, it actually began to rain inside the venue, creating a magical moment for attendees.

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