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.
Love Is You
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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I hold contempt for the divine
If not for my spine
I wouldn′t see it through
Now I like the peace
I'm waiting for a heart to speak
Ogres and freaks sold love to you
I am lost, you are too
Love is you
One minute you′re fine
Then love would go and change its mind
I have lost all this truth
Loving you
Thought I had to say something
What I should have said was nothing
Kept it swept under the rug
You know what's mad is
I'm in pain ′cos I made you sad
And you still don′t understand at all
Love is you, love is what I'm going through
I have lost, you have too
Love is you
One minute you′re fine
Then love would go and change its mind
I have lost all that's true
Loving you
Cos love is you, love is what you made me do
I am sinking, you were too
Love is you
One minute you′re fine
Then love would go and change its mind
I have lost all that truth
Loving you
The lyrics of Robbie Williams's song "Love Is You" explore the complexity and tumultuous nature of love. The singer expresses a sense of dissatisfaction and resentment towards the divine, possibly suggesting a loss of faith. The line "If not for my spine, I wouldn't see it through" implies that the singer's resilience and inner strength are what keep them going in a challenging world.
The song continues by introducing the idea that the singer is waiting for someone to open up their heart and communicate their true feelings. However, it seems that the singer has encountered deceitful and manipulative individuals ("Ogres and freaks sold love to you"). Despite this, the singer claims that love is embodied in the person they are addressing. Love has caused them pain and confusion but they still see it as an integral part of their existence.
The lyrics highlight the unpredictability of love, with phrases like "One minute you're fine, then love would go and change its mind." The singer acknowledges that loving the person they are referring to has led to a loss of truth and a distortion of reality. The pain and regret are evident in lines like "I'm in pain 'cos I made you sad, and you still don't understand." Despite the struggles and the uncertainty, the singer cannot deny the power and significance of love in their life.
Overall, "Love Is You" delves into the conflicting emotions and experiences that love can bring. It showcases the complexities of relationships and the enduring impact love has on an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
If life is a shrine
If life is considered sacred or holy
I hold contempt for the divine
I have a strong feeling of disdain towards the divine or spiritual
If not for my spine
If it weren't for my courage or strength
I wouldn′t see it through
I wouldn't be able to endure or persevere
Now I like the peace
Now I enjoy the tranquility or calm
I'm waiting for a heart to speak
I'm patiently awaiting someone's heartfelt expression or confession
Ogres and freaks sold love to you
Unpleasant or strange individuals convinced you to believe in love
Cos love is you, love is what you put me through
Because you, yourself, embody love and it's the experiences or trials you made me face
I am lost, you are too
I feel confused or disoriented, and you are also in the same situation
Love is you
You are the embodiment or representation of love
One minute you′re fine
At one moment, you seem emotionally stable or content
Then love would go and change its mind
But then love would suddenly change its intentions or feelings
I have lost all this truth
I have lost touch with all that is genuine or real
Loving you
Being in love with you
Thought I had to say something
I believed it was necessary to express something
What I should have said was nothing
Instead, I should have remained silent
Kept it swept under the rug
I hid or concealed it, avoiding addressing the issue
You know what's mad is
What's insane or absurd is
I'm in pain ′cos I made you sad
I feel anguish because I caused you unhappiness
And you still don′t understand at all
Yet, you still don't comprehend or grasp it entirely
Love is you, love is what I'm going through
You are love, and it's the emotional journey or experience I am currently enduring
I have lost, you have too
I have suffered a loss, and so have you
Love is you
You represent love
One minute you′re fine
At one moment, you seem emotionally stable or content
Then love would go and change its mind
But then love would suddenly change its intentions or feelings
I have lost all that's true
I have lost everything that is authentic or genuine
Loving you
Being in love with you
Cos love is you, love is what you made me do
Because you made me act in the name of love, you are love
I am sinking, you were too
I am gradually losing hope or falling into despair, and you were as well
Love is you
You embody or symbolize love
One minute you′re fine
At one moment, you seem emotionally stable or content
Then love would go and change its mind
But then love would suddenly change its intentions or feelings
I have lost all that truth
I have lost everything that is genuine or real
Loving you
Being in love with you
Writer(s): Robert Williams, Jerry Meehan
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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If life is a shrine
I hook on temp for the divine
If not for my spine
I wouldn't see it through
Now I like the peace
Am waiting for a heart to speak
Oh girls and freaks so'd love to you
Cos love is you, love is what you put me through
I am lost, you are too
Love is you
One minute that you fight
Then love would go and change its mind
I have lost all this truth
Loving you
Thought I had to say something
What I should have said is nothing
Kept it swept under the rug
You know I smear cos I'm in pain cos I made you sad
And you still don't understand at all
Love is you, love is what I'm going through
I have lost, you have too
Love is you
For me that you fight
Then love would go and change its mind
I have lost all that's true
Loving you
Cos love is you, love is what you made me do
I have sinken, you were too
Love is you
One minute that you fight
Then love would go and change its mind
I have lost all that truth
Loving you
D Carmen M D
Robbie Williams, es muy hermosa la canción,esta canciones la tenias como sorpresa,cada dia me sorprendes mas,te quiero mucho Robbie Williams 😍😘👌
Blanche Rodriguez Calderara
I really LOVE this song! It is my fave from the entire new album. Lyrics are finally open... I feel like you were a bit scared to speak sometimes in some songs of the past... I don't know why but I felt in this way! And you have done a great job! Applause Roberto and well done also to Jerry! :-)
amalia pg
"LOVE IS YOU" it's a song that when you hear it FOR THE FIST TIME stays stuck in your heart but at the same time is so shooting and powerful that can take your heart making fly out of your chest;((YOUR VOICE SO TOUCHING AND THE WORDS ALWAYS TAKE MY BREATH AWAY.THIS SONG IS ANOTHER TREASURE,AN OUTSTANDING MASTERPIECE.
Giada Bellese
This song is amazing! Words fall short in expressing how much I adore it! Wonderful Robbie as usual!
Hermes Krouskos
Wow! This song is amazing! I like slow songs in general but this one stands out! Once again amazed by Robbie Williams.
Verbs describe us #culturacastildeviata #artgoeson
this is the first time I am listening to this song and at the second part i burst into tears... such powerful lyrics!!!
Claire Todhunter
Lovely song 😍😍😍😍
solène lapouge
Totally in love with the album, thank u for sharing all these musical treasures with us <3
Vivien
Great piece of music, Rob! Keep them coming please xx
Maureen Gold
Love this song ♡