Williams has received a record 18 Brit Awards, winning Best British Male Artist four times, Outstanding Contribution to Music twice, an Icon Award for his lasting impact on British culture, eight German ECHO Awards, and three MTV European Music Awards. In 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame after being voted the Greatest Artist of the 1990s. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), he has been certified for 20.2 million albums and 8.66 million singles in the UK as a solo artist. Five of his albums have also topped the Australian albums chart, and has sold 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He also topped the 2000–2010 UK airplay chart. His three concerts at Knebworth in 2003 drew over 375,000 people, the UK's biggest music event to that point. In 2014, he was awarded the freedom of his hometown of Stoke-on-Trent and had a tourist trail created and streets named in his honour. Williams' thirteenth album, XXV was released on 9 September 2022.
After 15 years, Williams rejoined Take That in 2010 to co-write and perform lead vocals on their album Progress, which became the second-fastest-selling album in UK chart history and the fastest-selling record of the century at the time. The subsequent stadium tour, which featured seven songs from Williams' solo career, became the biggest-selling concert in UK history when it sold 1.34 million tickets in less than 24 hours. In 2011, Take That frontman Gary Barlow confirmed that Williams had left the band for a second time to focus on his solo career, although he stated that the departure was amicable and that Williams was welcome to rejoin Take That in the future. Williams has since performed with Take That on three separate television appearances, and collaborated with Barlow on a number of projects such as the West End musical The Band.
Electrico Romantico
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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In your electrico romantico
Try to find head way through the static
Got to get myself some peace
Nobody wants that grief, come on
You and me, yeah
We gonna find a way
Unplug yourself, let go of the electrico romantico
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better than me
You only live online
Unplug yourself, let go, come be a friend of mine
I keep your tan alive
The waters warm and beautiful, just come outside
You and me, yeah
We gonna find a way, yeah
And you need me, so
Unplug yourself, let go of the electrico romantico
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better than me
(Swipe left, swipe right) In your heart
(Swipe left, swipe right) In your soul
(Swipe left, swipe right) Get off
(Swipe left) Your phone
(Swipe left, left, left) In your heart
(Swipe right, right, right) In your soul
(Swipe left, left, left) Get off
(Swipe right, right, right) Your phone, come on
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better than me
The lyrics of "Electrico Romantico" by Robbie Williams are a critique of our dependency on technology, social media, and the "electric romance" that comes with it. The song explores the need to unplug oneself from the constant barrage of information and distractions that technology provides and to reconnect with the world and with each other. The chorus is an invitation to let go and find a way to peace and togetherness.
The line "Everybody's got to be automatic" suggests that we have all become robotic in our reliance on technology, and the phrase "try to find headway through the static" implies that the noise and chaos of social media makes it difficult to find true connection and meaning. The plea to unplug and find peace reiterates the artist's call to move away from the "electric romance" and to find a deeper, more genuine connection.
The last few lines of the song are a call to action, with the repeated phrase "swipe left, swipe right" urging listeners to put down their phones and focus on what truly matters. Overall, this song is a reminder to be mindful of our relationship with technology and to prioritize the human connections that make life meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's got to be automatic
Everyone is expected to follow the norm or trend without thinking and acting on their own.
In your electrico romantico
In this era of digital love where people tend to be more involved in technology and social media than personal connections.
Try to find head way through the static
Struggling to find a clear, unobstructed way to communicate and connect with others amidst all the distractions and noise.
Got to get myself some peace
Need to escape from the endless chaos and seek inner peace.
Nobody wants that grief, come on
No one wants to deal with the troubles and heartbreaks of technology and social media addiction.
You and me, yeah
We gonna find a way
And you need me, so
Unplug yourself, let go of the electrico romantico
There's still hope to connect with someone genuinely and personally by disconnecting from the digital world and letting go of the fake, superficial love.
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better
With you, everything feels complete, and there's no one else who can make me feel the same way.
You only live online
Unplug yourself, let go, come be a friend of mine
Life should not be confined to the virtual world, and it's time to make real-life connections and friendships.
I keep your tan alive
The waters warm and beautiful, just come outside
I will always cherish the memories we shared and the love we had, but it's time to move on and enjoy life outside the digital world.
(Swipe left, swipe right) In your heart
(Swipe left, swipe right) In your soul
(Swipe left, swipe right) Get off
(Swipe left) Your phone
(Swipe left, left, left) In your heart
(Swipe right, right, right) In your soul
(Swipe left, left, left) Get off
(Swipe right, right, right) Your phone, come on
Breaking free from the digital chains and finding love and connection in the real world, instead of swiping left and right on dating apps endlessly.
I don't wanna leave without you anyway
Nobody does it better
I can't imagine my life without you, and there's no one else who can make me feel the same way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryan Serge Georges Devleeschouwer, Christophe Le Friant, Robert Peter Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Blanco y Negro Music
#ElectricoRomantico is super TOP!!!!!! LOVE IT
Daniela De Socio
Nobody does it better than YOU, Robbie!!!!! Loooooove it!!!!!!!
Seraphina91
This is my favorite song of Bob Sinclar 😍😍 I love Robbie Williams
Federico Campo
Super addictive and catchy tune! Love seeing a bit more of the process! Great job, guys!! Keep it up!
M3DC4T M
Me encanta esta canción, es una de mis favoritas
Coggs05
Rob and Bob = Gold - please make some more or an album - this one is Electricotastic.
TheGiubani
If you search for great vibes go for Bob, if you want romance go for Robbie, If you want a blast combine them toghether <3 Thumbs up for mooore :)
Mama-Platz-da
Strait in love with it 💞 thx to you both for this great tune
Tainá
Muito bom ❤️❤️
Evelyn Treglown
This is definitely a hit!! Absolutely amazing xx