Millenium
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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and we're praying its not too late
millennium
some say that we are players
some say that we are pawns
but we've been making money since the day that we were born
then slow down before we fall down
we've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying its not too late
cause we know we're falling from grace
millennium
live for liposuction
and detox for your rent
overdose at Christmas
and give it up for lent
my friends are all so cynical
refuse to keep the faith
we all enjoy the madness cause we know we're gonna to fade away
we've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
cause we know we're falling from grace
millennium
come and have a go if you think you are hard enough [Repeat: x2]
millennium [Repeat: x2]
we've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
cause we know we're falling from grace
millennium
and when we come we always come to late
i often think that we were born to hate
get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes (X2)
we've got stars directing our fate
(millennium)and we're praying its not too late
(millennium) cause we know we're falling from grace
millennium
The song "Millennium" by Robbie Williams delves into the idea of fate and the influence of external forces on our lives. The refrain of "we've got stars directing our fate" indicates a belief in destiny and the idea that we are not in complete control of our own lives. Williams then hints at the idea that some see us as mere players or pawns in a larger game, but the fact that we have been making money since birth suggests a more optimistic view. But this sense of control is then subtly undermined by the call to "slow down before we fall down," reminding us that we are not immune to the chaos of the world around us.
The verses further explore this sense of cynicism and resignation to the inevitability of our own decline. The lines "live for liposuction and detox for your rent / overdose at Christmas and give it up for Lent" suggest a society obsessed with superficial fixes and temporary escapes from reality. Williams notes that even his friends are "cynical" and "refuse to keep the faith" in anything beyond the immediate pleasures of the present. The repeated refrain of "millennium" ties in with this sense of impending doom, highlighting the idea that we are heading toward some kind of cultural or societal reckoning.
Overall, the song uses a mixture of hedonistic imagery and existential angst to paint a picture of a society that is both acutely aware of its own impending destruction and yet still unwilling to change its ways.
Line by Line Meaning
we've got stars directing our fate
We believe in destiny and feel that our lives are guided by some higher power.
and we're praying its not too late
We hope that we still have time to set things right before it's too late.
millennium
The song's title, a reference to the hope/dread about what the year 2000 might bring.
some say that we are players
Some people believe that we are in control of our lives like chess players, moving pieces at will.
some say that we are pawns
Others believe that we are at the mercy of forces beyond our control, like pawns in a game of chess.
but we've been making money since the day that we were born
Despite differing views on our purpose in life, we're all focused on making money and accumulating wealth.
then slow down before we fall down
We need to take a break from our material pursuits before they consume us completely and lead to our downfall.
cause we know we're falling from grace
We're aware that our obsession with materialism is taking us away from what truly matters, and that we're losing touch with something important.
live for liposuction
We're consumed with our appearance to the point of undergoing surgery to improve our looks.
and detox for your rent
We even turn to extreme measures like detoxing to pay our bills.
overdose at Christmas
We indulge in excess to deal with the stress of the holidays.
and give it up for lent
We make grand proclamations of sacrifice during religious holidays, but often fail to follow through.
my friends are all so cynical
We surround ourselves with like-minded individuals who are jaded and pessimistic about life.
refuse to keep the faith
We reject the hope and optimism that comes with faith in something bigger than ourselves.
we all enjoy the madness cause we know we're gonna to fade away
Despite knowing that our pursuit of materialism is flawed, we continue to enjoy the ride while we can, as we know that it won't last forever.
come and have a go if you think you are hard enough [Repeat: x2]
A defiant challenge to anyone who thinks they can handle the fast-paced, materialistic lifestyle we've embraced.
and when we come we always come to late
We realize too late that we've been chasing the wrong things all along.
i often think that we were born to hate
Our cynicism and pessimism make us feel as though we were born to dislike everything in life.
get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes (X2)
A call to action to stop and really perceive the negative attitude and sarcastic humor that we use to cope with our disillusionment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS, JOHN BARRY, LESLIE BRICUSSE, GUY CHAMBERS
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Millennium"
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
Millennium
Some say that we are players
some say that we are pawns
but we've been making money since the day that we were born
Got to slow down,
cause we'll low down.
Round and round in circles
live a life of solitude
'till we find ourselves a partner someone to relate to
Then we slow down,
before we fall down.
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
Live for liposuction
detax for your 'rents
overdose for Christmas and give it up for Lent
My friends are all so cynical refuse to keep the faith
We all enjoy the madness 'cause we know we're gonna fade away.
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough
Come and have a go if you think you are hard enough
Millennium
Millennium
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium
(Sometimes you know)
And when we come we always come too late
I often think that we were born to hate
get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes.
And when we come we always come too late
I often think that we were born to hate
get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes.
We've got stars directing our fate (Millennium)
and we're praying it's not too late (Millennium)
'cause we know we're falling from grace (Millennium)
(And we won't stop)
We've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
'cause we know we're falling from grace
Millennium [fades]
@uwu_potato
Who's watching in 2024🎉
@user-wq7hm1mz9e
Me!
@ellesmagicaladventures
Me too
@Ryan_Carter
Damn this song takes me back! It was on the radio constantly while I was moving out for the first time to start a good job 350 miles away. The future was bright and life was good. Reality had yet to rear its ugly head.
@sabrinaceolato9599
Me too😊
@MeatBix69
ppl with a taste in music
@JBinOtown
1999 was a better world
@eyeseer1
It was a good year.
@notisuno604
98 was even better
@manweller1
93 was tops