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.
Let's Not Go Shopping
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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I'd rather spend my time and be with you
I'm overcome with fear and sadness
Baby, save me from this madness
By doing something I would like to do
Let's not go shopping
When cars start stopping
And ten below
It's better warming by the fireside
With yuletide candle glow
I don't wanna hear those till bells ringing
No, no, no
We don't need shopping
It gets me hopping
We could be bopping
With Old King Cole
Instead of trudging through the ice and snow
We'll close the drapes and lock all the doors
And leave that shopping to Mister Claus
We'll just not venture
To shopping centers
No retail tension
No stress or strife
We'll kick on back with nothing else to do
Give staying home a round of applause
Let's not go shopping, just hang your stocking
And leave that shopping to Santa Claus
Thank you, Saint Nick!
The lyrics of Robbie Williams's song "Let's Not Go Shopping" convey the artist's desire to escape the consumerism and chaos of Christmas shopping and instead spend quality time with a loved one. Williams expresses his fear and sadness caused by the overwhelming pressure of the holiday season and seeks solace in the company of his partner. He suggests rejecting the hustle and bustle of shopping and opting for a cozy evening by the fireside, embracing the warmth and tranquility of the season.
The song's message is an invitation to prioritize love and togetherness over materialistic pursuits during the holiday season. Williams expresses a longing for simplicity and an escape from the stress and tension that can often accompany Christmas shopping. He advocates for embracing the festive spirit in a more relaxed and intimate setting, away from the commercialization of the holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Christmas time, there's always much to do
During the holiday season, there are always numerous tasks and responsibilities.
I'd rather spend my time and be with you
I prefer to dedicate my time to being in your company.
I'm overcome with fear and sadness
I am overwhelmed by feelings of fear and sorrow.
Baby, save me from this madness
Darling, rescue me from this state of chaos.
By doing something I would like to do
By engaging in an activity that brings me joy.
Let's not go shopping
Instead of going shopping,
When cars start stopping
When vehicles come to a halt
Outside it's snowing
As it snows outside
And ten below
And it's extremely cold
It's better warming by the fireside
It is more enjoyable to warm ourselves by the fireside
With yuletide candle glow
Surrounded by the gentle glow of holiday candles
I don't wanna hear those till bells ringing
I don't wish to hear the sound of jingling sleigh bells
We don't need shopping
We do not require any shopping
It gets me hopping
It makes me excited and energetic
We could be bopping
We could be dancing and having fun
With Old King Cole
To the music of Old King Cole
Instead of trudging through the ice and snow
Rather than walking laboriously through the icy and snowy conditions
We'll close the drapes and lock all the doors
We will shut the curtains and secure the doors
And leave that shopping to Mister Claus
And entrust the task of shopping to Mister Claus (Santa Claus)
We'll just not venture
We simply won't venture
To shopping centers
To malls and shopping centers
No retail tension
Avoiding the stress commonly associated with shopping
No stress or strife
No anxiety or struggles
We'll kick on back with nothing else to do
We'll relax and enjoy ourselves with no other tasks or obligations
Give staying home a round of applause
Let's appreciate and commend the idea of staying at home
Let's not go shopping, just hang your stocking
Instead of going shopping, let's simply hang your stocking
And leave that shopping to Santa Claus
And delegate the shopping responsibilities to Santa Claus
Thank you, Saint Nick!
Expressing gratitude towards Santa Claus
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Spencer Mould, Kelvin Andrews, Richard Scott, Robert Peter Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SushiJoe
I just want to say that I love you and thank yuh for this song, Mr. Williams, Robbie> Just thank you
@ro7mania
His voice is magical. I didn't know how much I needed a Christmas album from Robbie. Congratulations Sir!
@cherryblossomgirlish
Me neither 😄
@ek7593
Especially NOW! Love from Portugal to all :)
@LightSpell28
this song hits different in 2020!
let's just not venture to shopping centers; keep yr distance
@christrinder1255
They say many a true word spoken in jest!
I say many a true word written by Robbie in his songwriting!!😅👏👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘
@raphaeldechichi7501
Amazing my bro. Really it's wonderful lyrics. Congratulations.
@gerrystevens8722
Fantastic, Christmas with Robbie what more could you want.
@gigid5395
❤❤❤ I love to hear you Swinging again 😍
@angelaregan475
Me too. We need another album similar to the Albert Hall concert.