Why Does It Always Rain On Me?
Travis
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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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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, significantly elevating the band's popularity.
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Writing InspirationThe 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.
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Song MeaningThe 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.
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Glastonbury FestivalWhen 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.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for its lyrics and melody, with Pitchfork calling it a "late-'90s touchstone."
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Commercial SuccessThe track enjoyed success beyond the UK, reaching top 10 charts in several countries including Australia, Norway, and Ireland.
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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.
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AwardsThe band, aided by the success of this song, won the Best British Group award at the Brit Awards in 2000.
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Music VideoThe music video was filmed in Mexico and directed by John Hardwick. It features the band members suffering various forms of bad luck and misadventures.
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InfluenceTravis 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.
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HomecomingDuring 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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