Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and song… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, and achieved commercial success after launching a solo career in 1996. His debut studio album, Life thru a Lens, was released in 1997, and included his signature song, "Angels". His second album, I've Been Expecting You, featured the songs "Millennium" and "She's the One", his first number one singles. His discography includes seven UK No. 1 singles, and all but one of his 14 studio albums have reached No. 1 in the UK. Six of his albums are among the top 100 biggest-selling albums in the UK, with two of them in the top 60, and he gained a Guinness World Record in 2006 for selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day during his Close Encounters Tour.

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.

Hot Fudge
Robbie Williams Lyrics

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Yee-haw

Queen bitch, eat the rich
I'm on the second course today
I'm not the first
And I won't be the worst
You done most of L.A.
Can't find a virgin

I can get you a surgeon
24 hours a day
Call her Jean Genie you big lip meanie
I'm about to be blown away
Come on, sing it

Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Oh, my Sunset Rodeo

Hot fudge
Here comes the judge
There's a green card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast
Are moving to L.A.
And we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Mother, things have gotta change
I'm moving to L.A.

Uh

Take the piss, always English
God bless you, Uncle Sam
You got a cool gene pool and our winter's cruel
God knows I love to tan
Making cents and dead presidents
Before I could count to ten
With the nation behind me, can't stop the limey
She's on her back again
Come on, sing it

Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Oh, my Sunset Rodeo

Hot fudge
Here comes the judge
There's a green card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast
Are moving to L.A.
And we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Mother, things have gotta change
I'm moving to L.A.

L.A., L.A., L.A.
L.A., L.A., L.A.
L.A., L.A., L.A.
Ha, ha, ha, hoo, hoo

Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Oh, my Sunset Rodeo

Hot fudge
Here comes the judge
There's a green card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast
Are moving to L.A.
And we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Mother, things have gotta change
I'm moving to
Hot fudge
Here comes the judge
There's a green card in the way
The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast
Are moving to L.A.
And we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Mother, things have gotta change
I'm moving to L.A.

Keep a-moving to L.A.
Keep a-moving to L.A.
Keep a-moving
Keep a-moving
Keep a-moving to L.A.
Keep a-moving
Keep a-moving

Keep a-moving to L.A.
And now stop

Overall Meaning

In "Hot Fudge," Robbie Williams sings about the lure of Los Angeles and the glamour that it represents, using a mix of self-deprecating humor and biting commentary to describe his experiences as an Englishman in the city of dreams. The song's lyrics are full of vivid imagery, with references to "Hot fudge" and "Sunset Rodeo" conjuring up a sense of decadence and excess that characterizes much of the city's nightlife.

Throughout the song, Williams takes aim at various targets, from the wealthy elite ("eat the rich") to the city's obsession with plastic surgery ("I can get you a surgeon"). He also reflects on his own status as an outsider in the city, with lines like "always English" and "God knows I love to tan" suggesting a sense of bemusement at his attempts to fit in.

Ultimately, though, "Hot Fudge" is a song about the allure of Hollywood and the ways in which it can tempt even the most jaded of outsiders. With its infectious chorus and catchy melody, it's a tribute to the city that has captured the imagination of so many, and a sly commentary on the excesses and contradictions that make it such a compelling place.

Line by Line Meaning

Yee-haw
An exclamation used to express excitement or enthusiasm

Queen bitch, eat the rich
Addressed to a powerful or prominent woman, expressing contempt for the wealthy

I'm on the second course today
Refers to overindulgence, having already eaten a significant amount

I'm not the first
Acknowledging that others have also indulged in excess

And I won't be the worst
Attempting to downplay the extent of the indulgence

You done most of L.A.
Addressed to a person who has already experienced much of what LA has to offer

Can't find a virgin
Implying that promiscuity is rampant in LA

I can get you a surgeon
Offering a solution to the problem of a lack of virginity

24 hours a day
Indicating the surgeon's availability at all times

Call her Jean Genie you big lip meanie
Referring to a woman with a derogatory name, and mentioning a song title by David Bowie

I'm about to be blown away
Expressing anticipation for something exciting or exceptional

Come on, sing it
Encouraging participation in singing

Take me to the place where the sunshine flows
Expressing a desire for warmth, brightness and happiness

Oh, my Sunset Rodeo
Referring to the Sunset Strip of LA and combining it with the imagery of a country rodeo

Hot fudge
A dessert topping, used here as a metaphor for something pleasurable

Here comes the judge
A reference to a popular TV show from the 1970s, expressing excitement and anticipation

There's a green card in the way
Suggesting an obstacle in the way of immigration or travel

The Holy Ghost and the whole East Coast
Referring to the spiritual importance of the East Coast, and the migration of people seeking new opportunities

Are moving to L.A.
Commenting on the influx of people moving to LA

And we've been dreaming of this feeling since 1988
Reflecting on the long-held desire or aspiration to move to LA

Mother, things have gotta change
Addressing a mother-like figure, and expressing the need for change

I'm moving to L.A.
Announcing the decision to move to LA

Uh
An expression to indicate a pause or a hesitation, or a sign of agreement

Take the piss, always English
Referring to the British practice of mocking others in a friendly way

God bless you, Uncle Sam
Wishing for blessings upon the United States of America

You got a cool gene pool and our winter's cruel
Praising Americans for their ancestry, and poking fun at the British weather

God knows I love to tan
Commenting on the desire to have sun-kissed skin

Making cents and dead presidents
Referring to making money as an artist or musician

Before I could count to ten
Referring to an early age when the author first considered a career as a performer

With the nation behind me, can't stop the limey
Proudly proclaiming himself as British and promising to succeed despite obstacles