Song to Self

"Song To Self" is the third and final single from Indie band Travis' sixth studio album, Ode to J. Smith, released on 5 January 2009.

"Song To Self"
Single by Travis
from the album Ode to J. Smith
A-side	"Song to Self"
B-side	"Ballad of J. Smith"
Released	5 January 2009
Recorded	2008
Genre	Indie pop
Length	3:46
Label	Red Telephone Box
Songwriter(s)	Fran Healy
Travis singles chronology
"Something Anything" (2008) "Song To Self" (2009) "Where You Stand" (2013)

Background

An extended version of Song To Self, which features a middle 8 and an additional chorus, is included on the 7" vinyl pressing.^[1] The music video for the song depicts singer Fran Healy emphasising the theme of loneliness in the lyrics of the song.^[2] The video received heavy airplay in Mexico, especially on VH1 Latin America.

Track listing

• CD Single

1. "Song To Self" - 3:46
2. "Tail Of The Tiger" - 2:46

• 7" Vinyl

1. "Song To Self" (Extended Version) - 4:44
2. "Ballad Of J. Smith" - 3:02

Charts

Chart (2008)	Peak position
German Singles Chart[3]	88
Scotland (OCC)[4]	20
UK Indie (OCC)[5]	2