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.
Make Me Pure
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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To reel 'em in
Its a song I sung before and a song I'm gunna sing again'
I mean every word, I don't mean a single one of them
Oh Lord, make me pure
But not yet
Tell a joke
If no-one else is laughing then why am I?
I split my sides both times and laugh until I cry
Oh Lord, make me pure
But not yet
I don't have to try
I just dial it in
I never found a job that for me was worth bothering
I got a ton of selfish genes and lazy bones beneath this skin
Oh Lord, make me pure
But not yet
Smoking kills
Sex sells
I got one hand in my pocket but the other one looks cool as hell
I know I'm gonna die so my revenge is living well
Oh Lord, Make me pure
But not yet
I stopped praying
So I hope this song will do
I wrote it all, for you
I'm not perfect, but you don't mind that, do you?
I know you're there to pull me through, aren't you?
So I look for love
I like to search
And I been standing for election all across the known universe
Every president get the country she deserves
Oh Lord, make me pure
But not yet
And I've been seeing somebodies wife
She said she'd leave him for me and I said that wasn't wise
You can't lie to a liar, because of all the lies
Oh Lord, please make me pure
But not yet
In Robbie Williams's song Make Me Pure, the artist is essentially confessing all of his sins to God and asking for forgiveness, but not before he's had his fill of the pleasures of the flesh. He sings about his intentions to reel people in with his music, highlighting that he's sung this particular tune before, and plans to do so again. Despite his earnest admission of guilt, he's not quite ready to be pure yet, hence the repeated refrain of "Oh Lord, make me pure, but not yet."
He then goes on to acknowledge his problem with finding real meaning in his life, noting that he's never found a job worth bothering with despite having the potential to do great things. He's also addicted to smoking and seemingly thrives on the rush of sex, reveling in the idea that his cool looks will sell. He's fully aware that his habits could eventually lead to his demise, but he's willing to risk it all to live well in the meantime.
Line by Line Meaning
So I sing a song
I use my music to attract people's attention
To reel 'em in
To convince them to pay attention to me
Its a song I sung before and a song I'm gunna sing again'
I am repeating the same tactic because it has worked in the past
I mean every word, I don't mean a single one of them
I am singing passionately, but my words are not genuine
Oh Lord, make me pure
I am acknowledging my flaws and asking for spiritual guidance
But not yet
I still have some growing and learning to do
Tell a joke
I use humor to entertain and attract attention
Tell it twice
I repeat the joke to make sure people heard it
If no-one else is laughing then why am I?
I am willing to laugh at my own jokes even if others don't find them funny
I split my sides both times and laugh until I cry
I find myself amusing and often laugh hysterically at my own jokes
I don't have to try
I am naturally talented and don't need to put in much effort
I just dial it in
I can easily phone it in and still be successful
I never found a job that for me was worth bothering
I am not willing to put in effort unless the reward is substantial
I got a ton of selfish genes and lazy bones beneath this skin
I am inherently wired to prioritize my own pleasure and avoid work
Smoking kills
Acknowledging the danger of smoking
Sex sells
Sex is a powerful marketing tool
I got one hand in my pocket but the other one looks cool as hell
I am fashionable and confident
I know I'm gonna die so my revenge is living well
I am determined to enjoy my life despite its finite nature
I stopped praying
I have abandoned religion
So I hope this song will do
I am expressing my thoughts and feelings through my music
I wrote it all, for you
I am sharing my authentic self through my music with my audience
I'm not perfect, but you don't mind that, do you?
I am being vulnerable and hoping for acceptance despite my flaws
I know you're there to pull me through, aren't you?
I believe in a higher power that will assist me in difficult times
So I look for love
I seek companionship and affection
I like to search
I enjoy the hunt more than the prize
And I been standing for election all across the known universe
I am seeking validation and approval from everyone, even in far-off places
Every president get the country she deserves
I believe that every leader reflects the values of their people
And I've been seeing somebody's wife
I am engaging in an inappropriate romantic relationship
She said she'd leave him for me and I said that wasn't wise
I am recognizing the potential harm that our relationship could cause
You can't lie to a liar, because of all the lies
I am aware of the inherent trust issues in deceitful relationships
Oh Lord, please make me pure
I am repentant and need guidance to change my ways
But not yet
I am not quite ready to let go of my current habits and desires
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHRIS HEATH, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS, STEPHEN DUFFY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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So I sing a song
To reel 'em in
It's a song I sung before and
a song I'm going to sing again
I mean every word and I don't mean
a single one of them
Oh Lord Make me pure But not yet
Tell a joke
Tell it twice
If noone else is laughing there why am i
I split myself both times and laugh till i cry
Oh Lord, please make me pure But not yet
Don't have to try
I just dial it in
I've never found a job That for me
was worth bothering
I've got a ton of selfish genes and
lazy bones beneath this skin
Oh Lord Make me pure But not yet
Smoking kills
Sex sells
I've got one hand in my pocket But the
other one looks cool as hell
I KNOW I'M GONNA DIE SO MY REVENGE IS LIVING WELL 💙
Oh Lord Make me pure But not yet
I stopped praying So I hope this song will do
I wrote it all for you
I'm not perfect But you don't mind that,
do you?
I know you're there to pull me through
Aren't you?
So I look for love
I like the search
And I'll be standing for election All across
the known Universe
Every president get the country she deserves
Oh Lord Make me pure but not yet
And I've been seeing
Somebody's wife
She said she'd leave him for me
And I said that wasn't wise
You can't lie to a liar Because of all the lies
Oh Lord, please make me pure But not yet
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Lyrics
Some will sing a song to reel 'em in
It's a song I sung before and a song I'm gonna sing again
I mean every word, I don't mean a single one of them
Oh Lord, make me pure but not yet
Tell a joke, tell it twice
If no one else is laughing there, why am I?
I split myself both times and laugh until I cry
Oh Lord, please make me pure but not yet
I don't have to try, I just dial it in
I've never found a job that for me was worth bothering
I got a ton of selfish genes and lazy bones beneath this skin
Oh Lord, make me pure but not yet
Smoking kills, sex sells
I've got one hand in my pocket but the other one looks cool as hell
I know I'm gonna die, so my revenge is living well
Oh Lord, make me pure but not yet
I stopped praying so I hope this song will do
I wrote it all for you
I'm not perfect but you don't mind that, do you?
I know you're there to pull me through, aren't you?
So I look for love, I like the search
And I'll be standing for election all across the known universe
Every president gets the country she deserves
Oh Lord, make me pure but not yet
And I've been seeing somebody's wife
She said she'd leave him for me and I said that wasn't wise
You can't lie to a liar because of all the lies
Oh Lord, please make me pure but not yet
water sheep
He’s so beautiful
good
perfect
sexy
kind
He has beautiful eyes
a beautiful voice
a beautiful body
a beautiful smile
beautiful songs
beautiful tattoo’s
He’s a good entertainer
great singer
perfect songwriter
He is and has EVERYTHING.
I love him so much.
A.W.
Rediscovering Robbie I realised this song is underrated yet one of the most beautiful. I can’t help but still falling in love with those mesmerising eyes and sweet voice through all these years.
anna arriet
Esta canción es preciosa, me encanta
Sarah Salsa
I love this song. An underrated gem.
Such a raw set of lyrics and music video, plus so many close ups of his eyes.
It's all a win.
Erandy Gileta Lara
2022 sigue siendo de mis favoritas 🥺❤️
Erandy Gileta Lara
@Joaquin Joaquin así es, y esa canción en especial uffff❤️❤️❤️
Joaquin Joaquin
Siiii para mi también
Todavía recuerdo cuando salió este disco en el 2005 mágico.
Moody Blues
I am constantly amazed every time I discover a Robbie Williams song. I can't pick on a favourite as every song has meaning. And I fall in love with Robbie, his mesmerizing eyes and voice.
Sian x
such an underated Robbie song, yet one of the best
Andrea Toffali
...one best ever !
Pascal Ross
yes u look like heaven