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.
Goin' Crazy
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Wake up in the afternoon
Cover up the mirror
Just to get a better view
Been around the world and never even left the room
And I, I can't figure out
Why? So I just scream and shout
I believe I'm going crazy
Going crazy, going crazy
I believe I'm losing my mind
Everybody's looking at me, but I don't see them
Living for the weekend, caught in the deep end
Tryin'a tread water, do it for my unborn daughter
Lamb to the slaughter, life's getting shorter
Tryin'a get high off a quarter
I'm fly in a saucer, my life is a corker
Star, pop bottles, date top models
Middle finger in the air, not a care, going full throttle
Where's the love though?
Nobody cares about that, where's the club?
Where's the drugs though? Front row
Follow the flow, Megaupload
Feel the adrenaline rush, who's the mug though? I don't know
I, I can't figure out
Why?
So I just scream and shout?
I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe I'm going crazy
Going crazy, going crazy
I believe I'm losing my mind
Living in a bubble, my life is a puzzle
I'm caught in the rubble, now pass me a shovel
Now pass me a shot, and make it a double
I'm a whole lot of trouble and I don't do subtle
It's all or nothing, I don't wanna juggle
No crabs in a bucket, I don't wanna huddle
I've got my own name, tryn'a figure out the whole game
Going insane, 150 in the slow lane
Getting ahead of myself
I'm already thinking how can I better myself
Should I be somebody else? Should I be pacing myself?
I'm high as a rocket, and if I get too carried away
There would be no one to stop it
I, I can't figure out
Why?
So I just scream and shout?
I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe I'm going crazy
Going crazy, going crazy
I believe I'm losing my mind
Tryin'a get a hold of
Tryin'a get a hold of you
Tryin'a get control of
Tryin'a get control of me
I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe I'm going crazy
Going crazy, going crazy
I believe I'm losing my mind
The song "Goin' Crazy" by Robbie Williams featuring Dizzee Rascal is a song that talks about the feeling of losing control and going crazy. The lyrics are about waking up late in the morning, not being able to make sense of the world, and feeling like you're losing your mind. The song is a reflection of the fast-paced and often chaotic modern lifestyle that many people find themselves living in. The chorus of the song, "I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe I'm going crazy", highlights the sense of confusion and frustration that the singer is experiencing.
The first verse talks about the struggle of figuring out life, and how despite going around the world, the singer still feels like they haven't left the room. The verse also touches on the idea of cover up the mirror, suggesting a discomfort with one's own reflection or self-image. The second verse emphasizes the pressure to succeed, to have fun, to live in the moment, to be someone that everyone likes, and to find one's place in life, as well as the feeling of being judged by others.
Overall, the song "Goin' Crazy" captures the frustration and chaos of modern life and emphasizes the importance of finding balance and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Every single morning
Every day, when I wake up
Wake up in the afternoon
I sleep in very late
Cover up the mirror
I hide from my own reflection
Just to get a better view
So I can see myself in a different light
Been around the world and never even left the room
I feel like I've seen everything without ever going outside
And I, I can't figure out
I don't understand why
Why? So I just scream and shout
So I express myself by yelling and being loud
I believe, I believe, I believe
I have faith in something
I believe I'm going crazy
I think I'm losing my mind
Going crazy, going crazy
Feeling overwhelmed and out of control
I believe I'm losing my mind
I think I'm losing my grip on reality
Everybody's looking at me, but I don't see them
People are watching me, but I'm not really paying attention to them
Living for the weekend, caught in the deep end
I'm struggling to keep afloat and can only find solace in the weekend
Tryin'a tread water, do it for my unborn daughter
I'm trying to stay above water and make a better life for my future child
Lamb to the slaughter, life's getting shorter
I feel like I'm being led to my own destruction as life passes me by
Tryin'a get high off a quarter
I'm trying to get high and escape reality on a small amount of drugs
I'm fly in a saucer, my life is a corker
I feel like a UFO and my life is amazing
Star, pop bottles, date top models
I feel like a celebrity, drinking expensive champagne and dating beautiful women
Middle finger in the air, not a care, going full throttle
I'm rebelling against society and not caring about anything as I go all out
Where's the love though?
I'm questioning why people don't care more about love and compassion
Nobody cares about that, where's the club?
People seem to care more about partying and going to clubs than about love or deeper connections
Where's the drugs though?
I'm wondering where to find drugs, as that's the only way I can escape my reality
Front row, Follow the flow, Megaupload
I'm following the crowd and trying to fit in by downloading music from illegal sites
Feel the adrenaline rush, who's the mug though? I don't know
I'm chasing after adventure and excitement without really knowing why
Living in a bubble, my life is a puzzle
I feel isolated from the world and my life seems like a complicated mystery
I'm caught in the rubble, now pass me a shovel
I'm trapped in the mess of my own life and need help to dig myself out
Now pass me a shot, and make it a double
I'm asking for alcohol to numb my pain and forget my problems
I'm a whole lot of trouble and I don't do subtle
I'm a big personality and don't like to hold back
It's all or nothing, I don't wanna juggle
I have a strong desire for success and can't settle for anything less
No crabs in a bucket, I don't wanna huddle
I don't want to be pulled down by others and prefer to keep my distance
I've got my own name, tryn'a figure out the whole game
I'm searching for my own identity and trying to understand the world
Going insane, 150 in the slow lane
I feel like I'm losing my mind and not making any progress
Getting ahead of myself
I'm getting ahead of my own abilities and starting to lose perspective
I'm already thinking how can I better myself
I'm constantly striving for self-improvement and success
Should I be somebody else? Should I be pacing myself?
I'm questioning if I should change who I am or slow down a bit
I'm high as a rocket, and if I get too carried away
I'm feeling really good and excited, but worried that I might lose control
There would be no one to stop it
I'm afraid that I might go too far and not be able to recover
Tryin'a get a hold of
I'm trying to gain control over
Tryin'a get a hold of you
I'm trying to gain control over my emotions or my circumstances
Tryin'a get control of
I'm working hard to manage
Tryin'a get control of me
I'm trying to take charge of my own destiny and not let outside forces control me
I believe, I believe, I believe
I'm still hopeful and haven't given up yet
I believe I'm going crazy
I'm starting to lose my mind and feeling overwhelmed
Going crazy, going crazy
I'm spiraling out of control and can't seem to stop it
I believe I'm losing my mind
I'm worried that I might not be able to come back from this
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TIM ANDERSON, DYLAN KWABENA MILLS, JAMIN WILCOX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GonzoIV
Probably one of the most underrated songs ever
@zachtong1351
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@JahSou
The video has 9,4 Mil how bro.
@edde6999
@Btw AdVylte took 8 years to get that many views g
@markmcgrath8051
Yeah man
@GAMEGUYXXGAMEGUYXXOFFICIAL
No.
@abeamir5136
That car tho....
110% effective against zombie attacks.
@thomasborrink1722
Potato Douche thats what i thought too lmao like hell yeah that would help against some zombies
@dellort
This is one of those songs that gets better the more you listen.
@motherwtf
Yes because I'm crazier each time when i listen this :D And this music causes addiction ;)