Driftwood
Travis
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Everything is open Nothing is set in stone Rivers turn to ocean Oceans tide you home Home is where your heart is But your heart had to roam Drifting over bridges Never to return Watching bridges burn You're driftwood floating underwater Breaking into pieces pieces pieces Just driftwood hollow and of no use Waterfalls will find you bind you grind you Nobody is an island Everyone has to go Pillars turn to butter Butterflying low Low is where your heart is But your heart has to grow Drifting under bridges Never with the flow And you really didn't think it would happen But it really is the end of the line So I'm sorry that you turned to driftwood But you've been drifting for a long long time Everywhere there's trouble Nowhere's safe to go Pushes turn to shovel's Shoveling the snow Frozen you have chosen The path you wish to go Drifting now forever And forever more Until you reach your shore You're driftwood floating underwater Breaking into pieces pieces pieces Just driftwood hollow and of no use Waterfalls will find you bind you grind you And you really didn't think it would happen But it really is the end of the line So I'm sorry that you turned to driftwood But you've been drifting for a long long time You've been drifting for a long long time You've been drifting for a long long Drifting for a long long time
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Written by: FRANCIS HEALY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Driftwood" was released on 17th May 1999 as part of Travis' second studio album titled 'The Man Who'.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit for the band, peaking at No. 13 in the UK Singles Chart upon its release.
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Song's ConceptFrontman Fran Healy has stated that "Driftwood" is a metaphor for feeling washed-up and judged on first glance before you've even had a chance to prove yourself.
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Studio Album SuccessThe album 'The Man Who', featuring 'Driftwood', was a massive success for Travis, topping the UK Albums Chart and winning the 2000 Brit Award for Best British Album.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released digitally on 5 June 2019, marking the 20th anniversary of its original release.
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Live Performances"Driftwood" is one of the hits Travis frequently play at live performances and is considered one of their signature songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Driftwood" features the band performing in a flat where there are a number of children apparently living out adult lives.
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Cover VersionsThere have been several cover versions of "Driftwood", notably by London-based artists Scouting for Girls and Rumer.
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Writing Credits"Driftwood" was written by band members Fran Healy, Andy Dunlop, Dougie Payne, and Neil Primrose.
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Song StructureThe song is built around an acoustic-guitar-driven melody and has a catchy, sing-along chorus, attributes that have made it a fan favorite.
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