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.
Losers
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Even if you're the best
So let's stop the competition now
Or we will both be losers
I'm ashamed I ever tried to be higher than the rest
But brother I am not alone
We've all tried to be on top of the world somehow
I don't wanna be laid down
No I don't wanna die knowing
That I spent so much time when I was young
Just trying to be a winner
So I wanna make it clear now
I wanna make it known
That I don't care about any of that shit no more
Don't care about being a winner
Or being smooth with women
Or going out on Fridays
Being the life of parties
No, no more, no
There will always be someone worse than you
Sister don't let it get to your head
'Cause you won't be on top of the world so long
In constant competition
This ain't about no one in particular
But I could list a few
I'm removing myself from the queue
Don't care about being a winner
Or being smooth with women
Or going out on Fridays
Being the life of parties
Don't care about being hotter
Or being Daddy's favorite
Or if you think I'm a mimic
Or if I am a loser
Don't care about being a winner
Or being smooth with women
Or going out on Fridays
Being the life of parties
Don't care about being hotter
Or being Daddy's favorite
Or if you think I'm a mimic
Or if I am a loser
No, no more
No more
No more
No more
No more
No more
The lyrics to Robbie Williams's song Losers are a commentary on the futility of competition and the pressure to be the best in society. Williams acknowledges that no matter how successful someone becomes, there will always be somebody better than them, rendering their victory meaningless. He encourages listeners to stop competing and enjoy life without the constant pressure to win.
The second verse speaks to Williams's personal experience with striving to be the best and feeling shame for it. He recognizes that he is not alone in his pursuit of greatness and that everyone has tried to be on top at some point. However, this only leads to a culture of losers, where nobody is truly happy or fulfilled.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of Williams's newfound perspective. He no longer desires to spend his life trying to be a winner or impressing others. He wants to make it clear that he does not care about any of those superficial things.
In the bridge, Williams includes the idea that there will always be someone worse off than you, reminding listeners not to let their success get to their head. He also notes that this song isn't directed at anyone in particular, he could make a list of people who are obsessed with winning, but instead, he chooses to remove himself from that queue and embrace a life of contentment and peace.
Overall, the message of the song is clear: the pressure to constantly win is draining and fruitless. It's much better to live life honestly, without worrying about status or what others think of you.
Line by Line Meaning
There will always be someone better than you
No matter who you are or what you do, there will always be someone superior to you at something.
Even if you're the best
Even if you're considered the best, there is still someone above you at a certain aspect or field.
So let's stop the competition now
It's pointless to compete with one another, let's put an end to it.
Or we will both be losers
Continuing in the competition will only result in both parties being losers.
I'm ashamed I ever tried to be higher than the rest
I regret trying to put myself above others.
But brother I am not alone
I am not the only one who has attempted to come out on top.
We've all tried to be on top of the world somehow
All of us, in our own way, have tried to be successful and attain greatness.
'Cause we have all been losers
Despite our best efforts, we have all experienced failure and shortcomings.
I don't wanna be laid down
I don't want to be defeated or made to feel inferior.
No I don't wanna die knowing
I don't want to leave this world with a sense of regret or disappointment.
That I spent so much time when I was young
I do not want to look back on my youth and realize I wasted my time trying to be the best.
Just trying to be a winner
I don't want to be consumed with the need to win at all costs.
So I wanna make it clear now
I want to ensure everyone understands this point.
I wanna make it known
I want everyone to be aware.
That I don't care about any of that shit no more
I don't give importance to all of those things anymore.
Don't care about being a winner
I am not interested in winning.
Or being smooth with women
Being charming and attractive to women is not a priority.
Or going out on Fridays
Partying on Friday nights is not important to me.
Being the life of parties
I'm not compelled to be the center of attention and entertaining everyone.
There will always be someone worse than you
Just as there is always someone better, there is also someone inferior to you.
Sister don't let it get to your head
Don't let the fact that you are better than others get to your head, as it's not sustainable.
'Cause you won't be on top of the world so long
Being on top at all times is not possible.
In constant competition
Competing consistently is not a worthwhile pursuit.
This ain't about no one in particular
This statement is not targeted to anyone specifically.
But I could list a few
I could name a few individuals who have been consumed with winning in their lives.
I'm removing myself from the queue
I am removing myself from the list of people who are fixated on winning.
No more
This is it, I'm done with it.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: BARBARA GRUSKA, ETHAN GRUSKA
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Izzy's Autos
This is for all the "crazy" people out there who express themselves differently ! Don't change go you are ! Thanks Robbie
gail Davis
Watch it every day just to get in a better mood...he lifts your spirit by seeming to enjoy singing it so much...LOVE IT!!
Richard Kollar
Je to dobrý pocit vidieť peknú Češku vo videoklipe Robbieho Williamsa :) Tichúčko vám závidím a ten song je krásny :)
Раиса Дунаева
Самый шикарный голос.
Ondra krchla
hodně povedený song a pěknej závěr :)
Julio Alejandro Wescott Mesa
Wooow muy humano los sentimientos que se despiertan con esta canción❤❤❤
Lucie Kuzďasová
Rob, babe, you've made my day again. You're rockin!!!!! Love to see that you're so happy. That makes me happy too. I can't describe how much are you and your songs mean to me. I need to hear you when I'm happy, or sad, that helps me a lot. You're my Angel. So special personality, Aquarius and Tiger. The same is my boyfriend. I think that's a touch of destiny. Love you both my Angels. Lots of love from...... CZECH REPUBLIC! Come to Prague Rob, I'd love to see you singing!!!!!
Ria652
supeeeeeeer Robbie ! všetko najlepšie k narodeninám !!!
Martigy
Robbie má skvelé pesničky......
Gaz1981
Robbie I loved the song that much I brought it on iTunes. Amazing song you are a Legend