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.
Little Green Apples
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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With my hair down in my eyes
And she says hi
And I hurry to the breakfast table
While the kids are going off to school, goodbye
And she reaches out and takes my hand
And squeezes it and says "how you feelin' Hon?"
And I look across at smiling lips that warm my heart
And if that's not loving me
Then all I've got to say
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
There's no such thing as Dr. Suess
Disneyland and Mother Goose, no nursery rhyme
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
And when my self is feeling low
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind
Sometimes I call him up knowing he's busy
And ask if he could get away and meet me
And maybe grab a bite to eat
And he drops what he's doing and hurry's down to meet me
And I'm always late
He sits waiting patiently and smiles when he first sees me
Because he's made that way
And if that's not loving me
Then all I've got to say
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't snow in Indianapolis when the winter comes
There's no such thing as make believe
Puppy dogs and autumn leaves, no B.B. guns
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summer time
And when my self is feeling low
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind
The song "Little Green Apples" by Robbie Williams portrays the love and appreciation he has for his partner. The opening verse describes their morning routine, where despite the chaos of getting the kids ready for school, his partner still takes the time to check in on him and show him affection. He looks across at her smiling lips that warm his heart and sees her as his morning sun, indicating that she is a source of light and warmth in his life. He concludes that if this isn't love, he doesn't know what is.
The chorus "God didn't make little green apples, and it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime" is a metaphor for the fact that sometimes things that seem impossible or unlikely can still happen. Just as God didn't create little green apples, a natural impossibility, the singer has found something he thought was impossible in his partner's love for him. He also references the unusual nature of the weather in Indianapolis, suggesting that even in the face of the impossible or unusual, love can still exist.
The second verse further emphasizes the importance of his partner in his life. He talks about how busy they both are, yet his partner always makes time for him when he needs it, dropping everything to meet him for a simple meal. He is always late, but she waits patiently for him, smiling when she first sees him because that is just how she is. He concludes that if this isn't love, he doesn't know what is.
Overall, "Little Green Apples" is a beautiful love song that highlights the importance of acknowledging and appreciating love in our lives, even when it may seem improbable or impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I wake up in the morning
Every morning I wake up with my hair down in my eyes.
With my hair down in my eyes
Every morning, my hair falls down over my eyes making me blind.
And she says hi
My partner greets me with a cheerful hello every morning.
And I hurry to the breakfast table
I quickly go to the breakfast table to have a meal with my family.
While the kids are going off to school, goodbye
My children say goodbye as they leave for school every morning.
And she reaches out and takes my hand
My partner often reaches to hold my hand and show affection towards me.
And squeezes it and says "how you feelin' Hon?"
She then asks me how I'm feeling, and offers her support.
And I look across at smiling lips that warm my heart
As I look at my partner's smiling face, it fills my heart with warmth.
And I see my morning sun
My partner is like a bright morning sun in my life, giving me hope and joy.
And if that's not loving me
If all these things she does for me aren't a clear sign of love,
Then all I've got to say
Then, I don't know what else to say.
God didn't make little green apples
Certain things aren’t possible, like little green apples originating from God.
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
Just like it is improbable for it to rain in Indianapolis during summertime.
There's no such thing as Dr. Suess
Some things that didn't exist outside someone's imagination, like Dr. Suess or fictional characters.
Disneyland and Mother Goose, no nursery rhyme
This includes places like Disneyland, stories like Mother Goose, and other nursery rhymes that are unlikely to exist.
And when my self is feeling low
When I am feeling down and sad,
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind
I think about the shining face of my partner and it makes me feel much better about myself.
Sometimes I call him up knowing he's busy
At times, I know that he is busy but I call him anyways.
And ask if he could get away and meet me
I ask him to hang out and catch up, even if it's just grabbing a meal.
And maybe grab a bite to eat
I suggest we go somewhere and have a meal together.
And he drops what he's doing and hurry's down to meet me
He always accepts and makes time to hang out with me, often rushing to meet me.
And I'm always late
I'm often running late and keeping him waiting.
He sits waiting patiently and smiles when he first sees me
Even though I keep him waiting, he is patient with me and smiles when he sees me.
Because he's made that way
He is simply a compassionate and caring person by nature.
And if that's not loving me
If his actions towards me aren’t a manifestation of love,
Then all I've got to say
Then, I don’t know what else to say.
God didn't make little green apples
Certain things aren’t possible, like little green apples originating from God.
And it don't snow in Indianapolis when the winter comes
Just like it is improbable for it to snow in Indianapolis during winter.
There's no such thing as make believe
Some things that didn't exist outside someone's imagination, like make-believe.
Puppy dogs and autumn leaves, no B.B. guns
This includes things like puppy dogs, leaves in autumn, and BB guns; each is unlikely to exist as per the song.
And when my self is feeling low
When I feel down or unwell,
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind
I think about my partner's glowing face, and it brings me peace and reduces stress.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert Russell
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@panaele7165
Well, I wake up in the morning
With my hair down in my eyes
And she says hi
And I hurry to the breakfast table
While the kids are going off to school, goodbye
And she reaches out and takes my hand
And squeezes it and says "how you feelin' Hon?"
And I look across at smiling lips that warm my heart
And I see my morning sun
And if that's not loving me
Then all I've got to say
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
There's no such thing as Dr. Suess
Disneyland and Mother Goose, no nursery rhyme
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
And when my self is feeling low
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind
Sometimes I call him up knowing he's busy
And ask if he could get away and meet me
And maybe grab a bite to eat
And he drops what he's doing and hurry's down to meet me
And I'm always late
He sits waiting patiently and smiles when he first sees me
Because he's made that way
And if that's not loving me
Then all I've got to say
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't snow in Indianapolis when the winter comes
There's no such thing as make believe
Puppy dogs and autumn leaves, no B.B. guns
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summer time
And when my self is feeling low
I think about your face aglow and ease my mind
@robertsmith8388
Robbie and Kelly, I am Robert Smith, the son of O.C.Smith, who recorded this lovely song in 1969. It has remained a favorite of millions of people. Thank you for honoring my father by taking this song and doing such a great job. I have been blind since birth, and I see with my heart and voice. It is exciting to know that I can see through music and the love for music. Maybe one day we can sing together. It sure would make my father smile in heaven. Thank you and God Bless The Green Little Apples.
@mattpatrick000
That is an amazing story!
@adamseva42
OMG, do you really think that blind people can't write? There are OF COURSE all kinds of technical aid for this.
@seasea1500
Nothing can stop you from seeing the light of your heart...God bless...
@ganneo3415
Robert Smith b
@claudiasilvanacanova6982
Doesn t R.W. have someone to answer this man ? He really makes me cry.
@nem_ito
Oh i love the sweetness of Kelly's voice here, not too powerful, delicate. Love it.
@Ciclopea2
Kelly's versatility, she's amazing, so is my Robbie, of course, love 'em both.
@kellysalvadoribarra
Kelly Can Sing The Alphabet And It Would Still Sound AMAZING <3
@sabinescharrenbach5919
Bester Sänger ❤