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.
Email from a Vampire
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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I can get to slum around you
If I got my talking right
Maybe I′ll be someone who'll do
When I met you should have told me
You were somebody else
But you didn′t make a sound
Why don't you sleep with yourself?
And entertain yourself
Don't like, don′t like
Sunlight, sunlight sunlight
Too bright, too bright
Not nice,
But I like how you taking it in
If they could come for me right now
I won′t go
And if there's such a chance
They come for you
Then I′ll know
I'll get you
Nothing super serious
Super sweet mysterious you
I could over analyze
Everything that you do
Would you know it was love
If we made it
Or a fantasy of mine
All the cemeteries there for the taking
Maybe I can move aside
Don′t like, don't like
Sunlight, sunlight sunlight
Too bright, too bright
Not nice,
But I like how you taking it in
And if they could come for me right now
I won′t go
And if there's such a chance
They come for you
Then I'll know
Don′t like, don′t like
Sunlight, sunlight sunlight
Too bright, too bright
Not nice,
But I like now you taking it in
Don't like, don′t like
Sunlight, sunlight sunlight
Too bright, too bright
Not nice,
But I like how you taking it in
And if they could come for me right now
I won't go
And if there′s such a chance
They come for you
Then I'll know
And if they could come for me right now
I won′t go
And if there's such a chance
They come for you
Then I'll know
I′ll get you
"Email from a Vampire" by Robbie Williams is a cryptic and mysterious song that explores themes of attraction, deception, and the allure of darkness. The lyrics depict a protagonist who is drawn to someone with a magnetic and intriguing presence, symbolized by the vampire motif. The singer longs for the attention and companionship of this person, even though they may not be what they initially appeared to be. The line, "When I met you should have told me, you were somebody else," suggests that the singer was deceived by the allure of this person's enigmatic charm.
The song highlights the singer's fascination with the idea of being with this person, even though there is a sense of danger or unreality associated with it. The line, "Would you know it was love if we made it, or a fantasy of mine," reflects the ambiguity of the relationship, questioning if what they feel is genuine or merely a figment of their imagination. The chorus emphasizes the singer's reluctance to be exposed to the harsh reality of daylight, symbolizing their preference for the darkness and mystery that surrounds the person they are drawn to.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby when you coming down
When will you be available to meet with me?
I can get to slum around you
I can spend time in your presence and feel comfortable in your company.
If I got my talking right
If I can express myself articulately and convincingly.
Maybe I'll be someone who'll do
Perhaps I will become the person you desire and fulfill your expectations.
When I met you should have told me
You should have honestly disclosed your true identity when we first met.
You were somebody else
You presented yourself as a different person than who you truly are.
But you didn't make a sound
You chose to remain silent and not reveal the truth.
If you look so good
If you appear attractive and appealing.
Why don't you sleep with yourself?
Why don't you indulge in self-reflection and introspection?
And entertain yourself
Engage in activities that bring you enjoyment.
Don't like, don't like
I dislike, I dislike
Sunlight, sunlight, sunlight
The brightness of the sunlight
Too bright, too bright
It is excessively bright
Not nice
It is not pleasant
But I like how you taking it in
However, I appreciate your way of embracing it.
If they could come for me right now
If someone were to come for me at this moment
I won't go
I would refuse to comply or adhere.
And if there's such a chance
And if there is a possibility
They come for you
Someone comes to take you away
Then I'll know
Then I will understand or realize.
Nothing super serious
It is not incredibly serious
Super sweet mysterious you
The enigmatic and alluring version of yourself
I could over analyze
I have the tendency to excessively analyze or scrutinize
Everything that you do
Every action or behavior exhibited by you
Would you know it was love
Would you recognize or acknowledge that it is love?
If we made it
If we succeeded or accomplished it
Or a fantasy of mine
Or simply a creation of my imagination
All the cemeteries there for the taking
All the deserted and forgotten aspects are within reach
Maybe I can move aside
Perhaps I can step aside
And if they could come for me right now
And if someone were to come for me at this very moment
I won't go
I would resist and refuse to leave
I'll get you
I will come to your aid or rescue you
Writer(s): Robert Peter Williams, Daniel Spencer Mould, Kelvin Andrews
Contributed by Jayce K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
diane4679
Love this song