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.
Lonestar Rising
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Sun is shining, so why am I feeling the cold?
Bah-um, bah-um
Not surprising, something has fallen from the fold
Bah-um, bah-um, bah-um
Lonestar rising, God only knows where I'll go
Bah-um, bah-um
Bah-um, bah-um
Seems like I was always drunk
I lost myself in someone's song
And when all is said and done
I only wanna feel the sun
Bah-um
Every others passed to remind of the time
All the lovers living in limbo divine
Bah-um, bah-um,bah-um
Every reason has every reason to go
Bah-um, bah-um
All the seasons melt into one like the snow
Bah-um, bah-um
Seems like I was always drunk
I lost myself in someone's song
And when all is said and done
I only wanna feel the sun
Bah-um
No sensation, not even tears rolling down
Bah-um
Conversation, echoes like ghosts on the town
Bah-um, bah-um
Lonestar rising, God only knows where I'll go
Bah-um
Ohh, what timing and how blue is the tone
Bah-um, bah-um
Seems like I was always drunk
I lost myself in someone's song
And when all is said and done
I only wanna feel the sun
Bah-um
The lyrics to "Lonestar Rising" by Robbie Williams are about feeling lost and disconnected, despite the sun shining and the seasons changing. The repetition of "bah-um" adds to the feeling of wandering aimlessly through life. The singer mentions being lost in someone's song, perhaps indicating a distraction or escapism from reality. He only wants to feel the warmth of the sun, suggesting a desire for comfort and stability.
The phrase "lonestar rising" could have multiple meanings, referencing the state of Texas, a reference to the star on the US flag, or a symbol of the singer's own personal journey. The uncertainty of where he will go next adds to the theme of feeling untethered and adrift. Despite the beautiful imagery of the seasons melting like snow, the tone of the song is blue and melancholic.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a feeling of being lost and aimless, with a longing for something more. The repetition of "bah-um" and the somber tone convey a sense of drifting through life without purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Bah-um, bah-um, bah-um, bah-um, bah-um
Repetitive sounds conveying a sense of discomfort or unease.
Sun is shining, so why am I feeling the cold?
Despite the presence of light and warmth, the singer feels emotionally cold or lonely.
Not surprising, something has fallen from the fold
It's not unexpected that something of significance has been lost or left behind.
Lonestar rising, God only knows where I'll go
The future is uncertain and unpredictable, and the artist feels alone in facing it.
Ohh, what timing and how blue is the tone
The timing of events and the tone of the situation are both emotionally difficult for the artist.
Seems like I was always drunk
The singer feels lost or disconnected from reality, unable to fully engage with the world around them.
I lost myself in someone's song
Music represents a form of escape or solace for the singer.
And when all is said and done, I only wanna feel the sun
Ultimately, the artist desires simple pleasures and joys, like warmth and light.
Every others passed to remind of the time
Memories of past experiences and relationships serve as reminders of the passing of time.
All the lovers living in limbo divine
The idea of love and happiness feels unattainable or difficult to achieve.
Every reason has every reason to go
There are valid reasons for things to change or end, even if it's difficult to accept.
All the seasons melt into one like the snow
The passing of time feels blurred or indistinct, like the seasons blending together.
No sensation, not even tears rolling down
The singer feels numb or disconnected, unable to even cry.
Conversation, echoes like ghosts on the town
Attempts at communication feel empty or hollow, like echoes without substance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Daniel Mould, Kelvin Andrews, 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!