Let Me Entertain You
Robbie Williams Lyrics


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Hell is gone and heaven's here
There's nothing left for you to fear
Shake your arse come over here
Now scream
I'm a burning effigy
Of everything I used to be
You're my rock of empathy, my dear
So come on let me entertain you
Let me entertain you

Life's too short for you to die
So grab yourself an alibi
Heaven knows your mother lied
Mon cher
Separate your right from wrongs
Come and sing a different song
The kettle's on so don't be long
Mon cher

So come on let me entertain you
Let me entertain you

Look me up in the yellow pages
I will be your rock of ages
Your see through fads and your crazy phrases yeah
Little Bo Peep has lost his sheep
He popped a pill and fell asleep
The dew is wet but the grass is sweet, my dear
Your mind gets burned with the habits you've learned
But we're the generation that's got to be heard
You're tired of your teachers and your school's a drag
You're not going to end up like your mum and dad

So come on let me entertain you
Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you
He may be good he may be outta sight
But he can't be here so come around tonight
Here is the place where the feeling grows
You gotta get high before you taste the lows
So come on

Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you (let me entertain you)
So come on let me entertain you (let me entertain you)
Let me entertain you (let me entertain you)

Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on

Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on

Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you




Let me entertain you
Let me entertain you

Overall Meaning

In "Let Me Entertain You," Robbie Williams is inviting his audience to forget their worries and let him entertain them. The lyrics suggest a hedonistic lifestyle where the only thing that matters is having fun. The opening lines of the song set the scene, with Williams telling us that hell is gone and heaven is here. He reassures us that there's nothing to fear and encourages us to shake our arse and scream.


The verse then takes a more personal turn, with Williams describing himself as a "burning effigy of everything" he used to be. He's telling us that he's changed and that we should too - we should seize the day and live life to the fullest. In the chorus, Williams is imploring us to let him entertain us, to be our rock of ages, and to help us forget all our problems.


The bridge is an intense, almost frenzied section of the song where Williams is calling out to us to come on and join him. He references Little Bo Peep losing his sheep, which might be a metaphor for losing control or for being lost in the world. The rest of the lyrics urge us to break free from our habits, to get high, and to leave behind the old ways of our parents. In short, this song is a call to have fun and let go of all our worries - an anthem for living in the moment and seizing the day.


Line by Line Meaning

Hell is gone and heaven's here
The singer is saying that things have changed and the old way of life is gone, and a new, better way of living has emerged.


There's nothing left for you to fear
Since everything has changed, there is nothing to be scared of anymore.


Shake your arse come over here
The singer is encouraging the listener to come closer and let loose, have fun by dancing.


Now scream
The artist tells the listener to scream out of excitement to release their energy.


I'm a burning effigy
The artist is using hyperbole to describe himself as on fire, indicating that he is passionate and intense.


Of everything I used to be
The singer is saying that he has changed significantly and is no longer who he used to be.


You're my rock of empathy, my dear
The singer is calling the listener his support system and someone who understands him deeply and cares for him.


So come on let me entertain you
The artist is requesting the listener to allow him to be their source of entertainment and joy.


Life's too short for you to die
The artist is saying that life is too short to waste, and everyone should try to live their life to the fullest.


So grab yourself an alibi
The artist is telling the listener to get a cover story so they can sneak away and enjoy life without worrying about consequences or judgment.


Heaven knows your mother lied
The singer is expressing his sympathy towards the listener, implying that their mother did not tell them the whole truth about life.


Mon cher
The artist is calling the listener 'my dear' in French, showing affection and admiration.


Separate your right from wrongs
The singer is advising the listener to distinguish between right and wrong so they can make better choices in life.


Come and sing a different song
The singer is encouraging the listener to move away from their routine and try something new.


The kettle's on so don't be long
The singer is saying that they are ready to have fun and are waiting for the listener to join, indicating that they should not take too much time to prepare.


Look me up in the yellow pages
The artist is saying that they are easy to find and are always available to hang out.


I will be your rock of ages
The artist is using a metaphor to say that they will provide the listener with support and protection throughout their journey in life.


Your see through fads and your crazy phrases yeah
The singer is saying that they can understand the listener's unconventional and different ideas and will support them despite them being rejected by society.


Little Bo Peep has lost his sheep
The singer is referring to the nursery rhyme and saying that things have gone awry in society, and people are lost, confused, and need guidance.


He popped a pill and fell asleep
The artist is poking fun at people who use drugs as an escape and avoid facing their problems.


The dew is wet but the grass is sweet, my dear
The artist is saying that life can be unpredictable and have both good and bad sides but overall can be enjoyable and sweet.


Your mind gets burned with the habits you've learned
The artist is warning the listener that their routine can become damaging and harmful to their mental health.


But we're the generation that's got to be heard
The singer is saying that their generation has the power to make a difference and create a better future.


You're tired of your teachers and your school's a drag
The artist is empathizing with the listener and saying that their current situation is boring and unfulfilling.


You're not going to end up like your mum and dad
The singer is telling the listener that they do not have to follow in their parents' footsteps and can create a new path for themselves.


He may be good he may be outta sight
The singer is acknowledging that there may be other good sources of entertainment, but he is confident he can compete with them.


But he can't be here so come around tonight
The singer is saying that even if other sources of entertainment are good, they are not around, and he is, urging the listener to come hang out with him.


Here is the place where the feeling grows
The artist is saying that the atmosphere is perfect for developing positive feelings and having fun.


You gotta get high before you taste the lows
The artist is cautioning the listener that they need to experience the highs of life and not be afraid of failure or sadness.


Come on
The singer is encouraging the listener to join in and have fun.


Let me entertain you
The singer is repeating his request to be the source of entertainment for the listener.


Come on, come on, come on, come on
The artist is urging the listener to join in the fun and not be shy about it.


Let me entertain you (let me entertain you)
The artist repeats his request and insists on being the source of the listener's entertainment.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Guy Chambers, Robert Williams

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Nobody will ever top it, those days are sadly gone. They all stand on their phones these days.

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