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.
In and Out of Love
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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In (and out)
In (and out)
In (and out) of love
[4x]
I can make no sense of the nonsense said
That thing that is sad and bare
To say the first thing that comes to me mind
Chisels off the chestnut Bonaparte
How much for a broken heart
Came for the money
Staying for the art
Now be a good girl and play your part
Your precious heart
It scared me from the start of this
My soul in the dark
Prepare me for the light
I'm in and out of love
Just like anyone
I'm in and out of love
Can't you see
I'm in and out of love
Just can't get enough
You're in and out of love
Just like me
Time don't change things I do
Cold and dead 'cause I'm sicker than you
Careless now, if you care back
Wish I could do a little better than that
I'll admit that I'm out of my depth
When I leave it with nothing left
The DNA is not all mine
It's not my fault
It's my design
Your precious heart
It scared me from the start of this
My soul in the dark
Prepare me for the light
I'm in and out of love
Just like anyone
I'm in and out of love
Can't you see
I'm in and out of love
Just can't get enough
You're in and out of love
Just like me
In (and out)
In (and out)
In (and out)
In (and out) of love
[2x]
In (and out)
In (and out) of love
In (and out)
In (and out)
I've been told I could if I tried
I did not like what was implied
So I tried, the flowers died
I guess I'm just a short term ride
I'll be a cameo in your dream
A big pop hero soda stream
How good was I on your team
You'd like me now, I'm really clean
Your precious heart
It scared me from the start of this
My soul in the dark
Prepare me for the light
I'm in and out of love
Just like anyone
I'm in and out of love
Can't you see
I'm in and out of love
Just can't get enough
You're in and out of love
Just like me
[3x]
The lyrics of Robbie Williams's song "In and Out of Love" explore the complexities and contradictions of love and relationships. The repeated phrase "In (and out) of love" serves as a metaphor for the ever-changing nature of love and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it.
The song opens with the line "I can make no sense of the nonsense said," suggesting that the singer is confused by the mixed messages and insincere words often associated with love and relationships. They feel that their filter or ability to decipher the truth has been broken, leading them to speak whatever comes to mind without holding back. This could be seen as a defense mechanism or a reaction to feeling hurt or betrayed in the past.
The lyrics mention Chisels off the chestnut Bonaparte, which might refer to breaking down past patterns and walls that were built to protect the heart. The line "Came for the money, staying for the art" suggests that the singer initially may have been attracted by superficial reasons but has stayed for a deeper connection or emotional investment.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's fluctuating emotions and experiences with love, expressing that they are in and out of love just like anyone else. It highlights the universal nature of these emotions, implying that love is not always straightforward or consistent. The lyrics also acknowledge the singer's desire for more, as they "just can't get enough" of love, indicating a longing for a more stable and fulfilling relationship.
Overall, the song "In and Out of Love" delves into the challenges, contradictions, and uncertainties that come with being in love and explores the singer's personal journey and experiences with relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I can make no sense of the nonsense said
I find it difficult to understand the meaningless words spoken
That thing that is sad and bare
That situation which is sad and empty
My filter's broke so I'm resigned
My ability to filter is broken, so I accept
To say the first thing that comes to me mind
To express the initial thought that comes to my mind
Chisels off the chestnut Bonaparte
Removes the cliché or predictable aspect of Bonaparte
How much for a broken heart
What is the price of a shattered heart
Came for the money
Arrived for the financial gain
Staying for the art
Remaining for the artistic fulfillment
Now be a good girl and play your part
Now behave obediently and fulfill your role
Your precious heart
Your valuable and delicate heart
It scared me from the start of this
It frightened me right from the beginning of this
My soul in the dark
My inner self is concealed and unknown
Prepare me for the light
Make me ready for the brightness and clarity
I'm in and out of love
I experience love intermittently
Just like anyone
Similar to everyone else
Can't you see
Don't you realize
Just can't get enough
Just cannot obtain a sufficient amount
You're in and out of love
You also have changing experiences with love
Time don't change things I do
Time does not alter my actions
Cold and dead 'cause I'm sicker than you
Emotionless and lifeless because I'm more unwell than you
Careless now, if you care back
Indifferent now, if you show concern in return
Wish I could do a little better than that
Desire to improve slightly beyond that
I'll admit that I'm out of my depth
I confess that I lack the necessary knowledge or experience
When I leave it with nothing left
When I depart from it without anything remaining
The DNA is not all mine
The genetic makeup is not solely mine
It's not my fault
It is not my responsibility or blame
It's my design
It is my intentional plan or arrangement
I've been told I could if I tried
I have received suggestions that I could succeed if I made an effort
I did not like what was implied
I did not appreciate the insinuations made
So I tried, the flowers died
So I attempted, but the flowers perished
I guess I'm just a short term ride
I suppose I am only a temporary thrill or experience
I'll be a cameo in your dream
I will have a brief appearance in your dream
A big pop hero soda stream
A significant popular hero in a fizzy stream
How good was I on your team
How skilled and beneficial was I as part of your group
You'd like me now, I'm really clean
You would appreciate me now, as I am truly reformed
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Daniel Enrike Domimguez Hernandez
Desconocia esta canción, muy buena🌌🎸
Birute Grafinina
🍃What awesome voice!! I really like it!! Thank very much!! Stay safe and healthly!! Lithuania.🇱🇹
Catri
Que genial que compartan las canciones inéditas con todos los fans. Saben cuál es la lista canciones inéditas que grabó para Rudebox? No encuentro esa info en ningún lado.
David Barker
Really like this Rob,👑👑
Sophie Clain
💋❤️