Clean
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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When crazy days would start with wine
And now I tow a different line
I stay in bed and use my loaf instead of my bread
And stroll on 'cos I've been thinking so long
That something's gonna go wrong
It's gone to my head my vision's all blurred
And my legs feel like lead
But I'm clean yeah
Friends with Mr Sheen yeah
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
Stroll on
There was a time
When I would dread what I had said
Waking up in someone's bed
Wondering who I was
Naked and cold
With an ache in my head
And stroll on 'cos I've been thinking so long
That's something's gonna go wrong
It's gone to my head my vision's all blurred
And my legs feel like lead
But I'm clean yeah
Friends with Charlie Sheen yeah
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
I'm clean yeah
Gonna meet the queen yeah
I won't be obscene yeah
'Cos I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
Stroll on and on and on and on and on
Oh yeah
The lyrics to Robbie Williams's song Clean, as the title suggests, describes his struggle with addiction and his journey towards sobriety. Through two different points of his life, the song describes how he was once a heavy drinker and partier, but now he has changed his ways and stays in bed, making smarter decisions. He has come to realize the overindulgence led to hazy vision, heavy legs, and confusion in waking up.
The song displays his current mindset of keeping a clear head and staying away from substances. The chorus "I'm clean yeah, friends with Mr. Sheen yeah" plays with the idea of being clean, as it not only means being free from drugs but also being clean in the sense of cleanliness. Robbie Williams references Mr. Sheen, a popular cleaning product, emphasizing his new attitude of being cleaner and healthier overall.
The song also illustrates the feelings of insecurity that are brought about through addiction. The lyrics "When I would dread what I had said, Waking up in someone's bed, Wondering who I was Naked and cold" describe how substance abuse led to vulnerability and uncertainty, making him feel unsure of his personal identity.
Overall, Clean is a song about the ups and downs of addiction and the strength it takes to overcome it. Through the lyrics of the song, Robbie Williams emphasizes the importance of patience, clear vision, and self-reflection to overcome addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time
The time when I used to drink a lot and have crazy days.
When crazy days would start with wine
The time that starts with wine and becomes a blur of excitement and adventure.
And now I tow a different line
I have changed and now lead a different lifestyle.
I stay in bed and use my loaf instead of my bread
I now value my time and rest, and try to think more before acting.
And stroll on 'cos I've been thinking so long
I walk aimlessly, thinking deeply about things.
That something's gonna go wrong
I am worried that something bad will happen.
It's gone to my head my vision's all blurred
My thoughts and worries have become overwhelming, causing confusion.
And my legs feel like lead
I feel weighed down by my thoughts and worries.
But I'm clean yeah
I am sober and clean from drugs and alcohol.
Friends with Mr Sheen yeah
I am clean like Mr Sheen cleaner.
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I don't have to detox from anything since I'm clean.
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
I have only been clean for a short period of time.
There was a time
The time when I used to regret my actions.
When I would dread what I had said
I used to be scared of the things I said.
Waking up in someone's bed
I would sometimes wake up in strange places after nights of drinking.
Wondering who I was
I used to question my identity and the person I had become.
Naked and cold
I would sometimes be in vulnerable positions, which made me feel defenseless.
But I'm clean yeah
I am sober and clean from drugs and alcohol.
Friends with Charlie Sheen yeah
I am in a similar state to Charlie Sheen's new and cleaner lifestyle.
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I don't have to detox from anything since I'm clean.
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
I have only been clean for a short period of time.
I'm clean yeah
I am sober, clean and free from any addictions.
Gonna meet the queen yeah
I am now respectable enough to meet the Queen.
I won't be obscene yeah
I am in a more modest and respectful state.
'Cos I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
I am still struggling with maintaining my new and cleaner lifestyle.
Stroll on and on and on and on and on
I will continue to walk and think, trying to stay on the right path.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY, PABLO COOK, ANTHONY GENN, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS, MARTIN PAUL SLATTERY
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