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.
I Am the Erection
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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I've been there and I should know oh face it
I'll stick up for auntie Sally
Worzel's just a dirty scally fragrant
Mia Farrow's patching marrows down
At the place where all the face fit
Robin Cousins doing dozens
On a little pudding so he rakes it
I'm the reserection
I may steal your soul
I am very evil
I live for rock and roll
Shirley Bassey's playing Lassie
Up a pole in Tallahassee hates it
Norris McWhirter's doing furters
In a little place how's he fake it
It's another appetiser I can go
And buy a Tizer laced fit
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I've been is near a lake
I'm an erection
I may steal your soul
I am very evil
I live for rock and roll
I'm an erection
I may steal your soul
I am very evil
I live for rock and roll
The lyrics to Robbie Williams's song "I Am The Res" are filled with nonsensical phrases and wordplay, creating a humorous and irreverent tone throughout the song. The verses mention various celebrities and characters, such as Yoko Ono, Auntie Sally, Worzel (a derogatory term for a person with unkempt appearance), Mia Farrow, and Robin Cousins. These references seem to be random and unrelated, but they contribute to the overall playful and whimsical nature of the song.
The chorus, "I'm the resurrection, I may steal your soul, I am very evil, I live for rock and roll," presents a contrast between the light-hearted verses and a darker, more sinister tone. It plays with the idea of being an influential figure in rock and roll, someone who has the power to captivate and potentially manipulate others through the music they create.
The lyrics of "I Am The Res" are intended to be humorous and unconventional, offering a playful take on fame, celebrity culture, and the rock and roll lifestyle. It's important to note that these lyrics should not be taken literally or too seriously, as they are primarily meant to entertain and provoke amusement.
Line by Line Meaning
Yoko's cutting keys in Soho
Yoko Ono is busy making copies of keys in the bustling neighborhood of Soho.
I've been there and I should know oh face it
I have personally experienced Soho and can confidently say that it's true, so accept it.
I'll stick up for auntie Sally
I will defend and support Auntie Sally without hesitation.
Worzel's just a dirty scally fragrant
Worzel is simply a smelly, mischievous individual.
Mia Farrow's patching marrows down
Mia Farrow is skillfully mending and fixing squash vegetables.
At the place where all the face fit
In the location where everyone conforms to the same appearance.
Robin Cousins doing dozens
Robin Cousins is effortlessly achieving multiple successes.
On a little pudding so he rakes it
He confidently takes advantage of the opportunity, like someone enjoying a small dessert.
I'm the reserection
I am the embodiment of revival and rebirth.
I may steal your soul
I possess the power to take away your essence or influence you deeply.
I am very evil
I possess a strong wickedness within me.
I live for rock and roll
My existence revolves around and thrives on the music genre of rock and roll.
Shirley Bassey's playing Lassie
Shirley Bassey is performing skillfully, like a character from the TV show Lassie.
Up a pole in Tallahassee hates it
Even though she is in a challenging situation in Tallahassee, she still dislikes it.
Norris McWhirter's doing furters
Norris McWhirter is skillfully achieving small triumphs or advancements.
In a little place how's he fake it
In a small location, he is successfully pretending or deceiving others.
It's another appetiser I can go
This is just one more small taste or preview that I can experience.
And buy a Tizer laced fit
And purchase a Tizer drink with added intensity or excitement.
I don't know where I've been
I am unsure of the exact places I have visited or experiences I have had.
But I know where I've been is near a lake
However, I am confident that my past experiences have been in close proximity to a body of water.
I'm an erection
I am a symbol of strength or excitement.
I may steal your soul
I have the potential to profoundly influence or take away your essence.
I am very evil
I possess a strong malevolence within me.
I live for rock and roll
My existence revolves around and thrives on the music genre of rock and roll.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY CHAMBERS, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS, Robert Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
on Win Some Lose Some
Yet another fantastic Robbie Williams song. Absolutely fantastic.
Philip Kassabian
on Millennium
What a fantastic song by Robbie Williams.
Edy Souza
on Advertising Space
:)
Edy Souza
on Angels
Love! Love!