Millenium
Robbie Williams; Lyrics
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And we're praying it's not too late
Millennium
Some say that we are players
Some say that we are pawns
But we've been making money
Since the day that we were born
'Cause we're low down (low down)
Run around in circles
Live a life of solitude
'Til we find ourselves a partner
Someone to relate to
Then we'll slow down (slow down, slow down))
Before we fall down
We've got stars directing our fate
And we're praying it's not too late
'Cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
Live for liposuction
And detox for your rent
Overdose at Christmas
And give it up for Lent
My friends are all so cynical
Refuse to keep the faith
We all enjoy the madness
'Cause we know we're gonna fade away
We've got stars directing our fate
And we're praying it's not too late
'Cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough
Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough
Millennium, millennium
We've got stars directing our fate
And we're praying it's not too late
'Cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
(Sometimes you know)
And when we come we always come too late
I often think that we were born to hate
Get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes
And when we come we always come too late
I often think that we were born to hate
Get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes
We've got stars directing our fate (millennium)
And we're praying it's not too late (millennium)
'Cause we know we're falling from grace (millennium)
(And we won't stop)
We've got stars directing our fate
And we're praying it's not too late
'Cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
The song "Millennium" by Robbie Williams is a commentary on the end of the 20th century and the approaching new millennium. Williams addresses the idea that we are all guided by some celestial force, the stars, in shaping our destiny, and that we are all hoping that it is not too late to turn things around. He also touches on social commentary about how we cope with life's pressures, with the need to slow down before we make mistakes.
The verse, "Some say that we are players, some say that we are pawns; But we’ve been making money since the day that we were born," describes how society can view us as mere players in the game of life. But in reality, we are making money from the day we came into existence, born into a system where material wealth is the ultimate goal. Williams is reflecting on the delicate balance between individualism and the need for social harmony.
The chorus, "We've got stars directing our fate, and we're praying it's not too late; 'Cause we know we're falling from grace" reinforces the theme of celestial destiny, praying that we can rectify our mistakes before it is too late. The song encourages us to slow down, find someone to relate to, and avoid living a life of solitude.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of urgency and hope for the future, that by working together, we can avoid the pitfalls of our modern world and find redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got stars directing our fate
Our lives are often determined by events beyond our control.
And we're praying it's not too late
We hope that we still have time to fix our mistakes.
Millennium
This song is about the turn of the millennium, a time of great change and uncertainty.
Some say that we are players
Some people believe that we have control over our own lives.
Some say that we are pawns
Others believe that we are at the mercy of fate or powerful forces.
But we've been making money
Regardless of which view is correct, we have been successful in worldly terms.
Since the day that we were born
We have been conditioned by our society to value success and wealth.
Got to slow down
We need to take the time to reflect on our lives.
'Cause we're low down
We feel unimportant and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
Run around in circles
We are busy living our daily routines without really thinking about what we are doing.
Live a life of solitude
We are often isolated by our pursuit of success and material things.
'Til we find ourselves a partner
We hope that finding a companion will bring us happiness and fulfillment.
Someone to relate to
We want to find someone who understands us and shares our values.
Then we'll slow down
With a partner, we can take the time to appreciate what really matters in life.
Before we fall down
Otherwise, we risk burning out or losing everything we've worked for.
Live for liposuction
We are so obsessed with our appearances that we are willing to undergo painful surgeries to look better.
And detox for your rent
We are also willing to spend money on detox diets and other fads to feel healthier.
Overdose at Christmas
We indulge in all sorts of excesses during the holiday season.
And give it up for Lent
But we also try to make up for our excesses by giving things up for Lent.
My friends are all so cynical
Our peers are jaded and skeptical about the world.
Refuse to keep the faith
They no longer believe in ideals or principles.
We all enjoy the madness
Despite our disillusionment, we still find pleasure in wild and reckless behavior.
'Cause we know we're gonna fade away
We realize that our lives are finite and that we will eventually die.
Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough
We challenge anyone who thinks they are tough to take on the challenges of life.
(Sometimes you know)
We know that life is unpredictable and that we can't control everything.
And when we come we always come too late
We often realize our mistakes only after it's too late to fix them.
I often think that we were born to hate
We are inherently negative and hostile toward the world.
Get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes
We are sarcastic and cynical, unable to take anything at face value.
(And we won't stop)
Despite everything, we will keep going until the end.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Peter Williams, John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, Guy Chambers
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Millennium"
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
Millennium
Some say that we are players
some say that we are pawns
but we've been making money since the day that we were born
Got to slow down,
cause we'll low down.
Round and round in circles
live a life of solitude
'till we find ourselves a partner someone to relate to
Then we slow down,
before we fall down.
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
Live for liposuction
detax for your 'rents
overdose for Christmas and give it up for Lent
My friends are all so cynical refuse to keep the faith
We all enjoy the madness 'cause we know we're gonna fade away.
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough
Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough
Millennium
Millennium
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
(Sometimes you know)
And when we come we always come too late
I often think that we were born to hate
get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes.
And when we come we always come too late
I often think that we were born to hate
get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes.
We've got stars directing our fate (Millennium)
and we're praying it's not too late (Millennium)
'cause we know we're falling from grace (Millennium)
(And we won't stop)
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium [fades]
@uwu_potato
Who's watching in 2024🎉
@user-wq7hm1mz9e
Me!
@ellesmagicaladventures
Me too
@Ryan_Carter
Damn this song takes me back! It was on the radio constantly while I was moving out for the first time to start a good job 350 miles away. The future was bright and life was good. Reality had yet to rear its ugly head.
@sabrinaceolato9599
Me too😊
@MeatBix69
ppl with a taste in music
@JBinOtown
1999 was a better world
@eyeseer1
It was a good year.
@notisuno604
98 was even better
@manweller1
93 was tops