The Line Is Fine
Travis · Good Feeling [1997]
Look at me I'm so disgusting
I will never find another
Quite like you
You make me blue
With the things you do
Look at you you're so familiar
We could be so cool together
All the time
Could all be fine
We're on the line
The line is fine
Open up ma window
The line is fine
Standing on the ledge
Well I don't look down
Looking at the people
Well they all look fine
It's not just life or death
Yesterday we talked together
But tonight it's just the weather
Chillin' me
What's the point in silly talking
We could get there quicker walking
Down the line
Could all be fine
But we're on the line
The line is fine
"Chorus"
But staring at the faces
Standing in a row
Thinking of all the places
That they have yet to go/They don't know
I will never find another
Quite like you
You make me blue
With the things you do
Look at you you're so familiar
We could be so cool together
All the time
Could all be fine
We're on the line
The line is fine
Open up ma window
The line is fine
Standing on the ledge
Well I don't look down
Looking at the people
Well they all look fine
It's not just life or death
Yesterday we talked together
But tonight it's just the weather
Chillin' me
What's the point in silly talking
We could get there quicker walking
Down the line
Could all be fine
But we're on the line
The line is fine
"Chorus"
But staring at the faces
Standing in a row
Thinking of all the places
That they have yet to go/They don't know
The Line Is Fine
Released in 1997 on the album Good Feeling, "The Line Is Fine" stands as a defining track in Travis's early discography. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie rock and alternative pop, characterized by its melodic hooks and introspective lyrics that explore themes of emotional boundaries and relationships. As a key recording from their formative period, the track helped establish Travis's reputation as a significant voice in the mid-90s British indie scene. Its enduring appeal lies in its catchy composition and the band's ability to convey complex feelings through accessible songwriting, making it a staple for fans of the era's alternative music.