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.
Ms Pepper
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Getting caught up with the world
Dressed up for the city lights
She′s going home but not tonight
Yes I've known her for a while
She kinda got used to my smile
Its gone in and out of style
And everybody knows it
We′ve been holding back
And there's some history to that
But we're on fire, fire, fire
Do it, do it you crazy angel
So in tune with magic
Don′t be a stranger
Coz I know that you know
When we get together
There′s never been a better time
Never been a better time than now
Guess I found some courage now
Just to tell you what goes down
In my mind when you're not around
I hope you feel the same way too
Got a photograph of you
I always stop when I flick through
Man it′s such a lovely view
I don't want to spoil it
We′ve been holding back
It's such an unnatural act
But we′re on fire, fire, fire
Do it, do it you crazy angel
So in tune with magic
Don't be a stranger
Coz I know that you know
When we get together
There's never been a better time
Never been a better time
Do it, do it, you crazy angel
So in tune with magic
You could be my saviour
Coz I know that you know
When we get together
There′s never been a better time
Never been a better time than now
Why do you have to leave me now
You don′t have to leave me
Why do you have to leave me now
You don't have to leave me
Why do you have to leave me now
You don′t have to leave me
Why do you have to leave me now
You don't have to leave me
Love me, love me you crazy angel
So in tune with magic
Don′t be a stranger
Coz I know that you know
When we get together
There's never been a better time
There′s never been a better time
Love me, love me, you crazy angel
So in tune with magic
Don't be a stranger
Coz I know that you know
We'll be here together
There′s never been a better time
There′s never been a better time than now
"Ms Pepper" by Robbie Williams is a song about a unique and unconventional woman who stands out from the ordinary city girls. She is not easily swayed by the fast-paced lifestyle and is not interested in conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics depict her as someone who exudes confidence and individuality, dressed up for the city lights but ultimately choosing to go her own way. The singer has known her for some time and recognizes her charm, even though it may come and go in popularity. The song suggests that there is a history of holding back between them, but they both feel a strong connection and are ready to embrace their feelings. They are both on fire with passion and are finally willing to express their love for each other. The lyrics also reveal the singer's longing for this person, as he cherishes a photograph of them and misses them when they're not around. The song concludes with the singer questioning why they have to be apart when they could be together, emphasizing the idea that there's never been a better time to be in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Not your normal city girl
She is not an ordinary girl who lives in the city
Getting caught up with the world
She is getting involved in the fast-paced lifestyle of the city
Dressed up for the city lights
She dresses nicely to fit in with the glamorous atmosphere of the city
She's going home but not tonight
Although she's heading back to her place, she won't be going home tonight
Yes I've known her for a while
I have been acquainted with her for a long time
She kinda got used to my smile
She has become accustomed to my friendly facial expression
Its gone in and out of style
My smile has fluctuated in popularity
And everybody knows it
Everyone is aware of this fact
We've been holding back
We have been restraining ourselves
And there's some history to that
There is a backstory behind our hesitation
But we're on fire, fire, fire
However, our passion and desire are burning intensely
Do it, do it you crazy angel
Take action, my extraordinary and magical lover
So in tune with magic
We are perfectly aligned with a sense of enchantment
Don't be a stranger
Don't act like someone unfamiliar
Coz I know that you know
Because I am aware that you are aware
When we get together
When we are in each other's presence
There's never been a better time
There has never been a more opportune moment
Never been a better time than now
There has never been a more perfect time than the present
Guess I found some courage now
I suppose I have discovered bravery at this moment
Just to tell you what goes down
To simply express to you what happens
In my mind when you're not around
In my thoughts when you are absent
I hope you feel the same way too
I desire for you to share the same emotions
Got a photograph of you
I possess a picture capturing your image
I always stop when I flick through
I consistently pause while browsing it
Man it′s such a lovely view
Oh, it depicts such a beautiful sight
I don't want to spoil it
I don't wish to ruin the beauty it represents
It's such an unnatural act
Refraining from expressing our feelings is an unnatural behavior
Do it, do it you crazy angel
Take action, my extraordinary and magical lover
So in tune with magic
We are perfectly aligned with a sense of enchantment
You could be my saviour
You have the potential to be my salvation
Why do you have to leave me now
Why must you depart from me at this moment
You don't have to leave me
You are not obligated to separate yourself from me
Love me, love me you crazy angel
Adore me, adore me, my extraordinary and magical lover
So in tune with magic
We are perfectly aligned with a sense of enchantment
Don't be a stranger
Don't act like someone unfamiliar
Coz I know that you know
Because I am aware that you are aware
We'll be here together
We will remain in each other's company
There's never been a better time
There has never been a more opportune moment
There's never been a better time than now
There has never been a more perfect time than the present
Writer(s): Robert Peter Williams, Flynn Francis, Timothy Grant Metcalfe
Contributed by Oliver I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AaStyle
20 something years later, and still not disappointed once of any song of Mr. Williams 😍
Blanche Rodriguez Calderara
It's still my fave song since the album came out... it's perfection !
Torrey Slane
Rob's voice sounds incredible on this track!!
kriszta 55
This song is just so catchy and amazing! ❤Amazing as always Robbie!
And Happy New Year Everyone!
Christina Qvistorff
Aaawww Happy New Year to you too Rob ❤️🍀❤️ What a lovely video. Ms Pepper is so so beautiful! It's like a fairy tale and I totally adore the line "Do it, do it, you crazy angel" I love how it sounds and how it feels, hearing you singing it with such compassion. A crazy angel sounds so perfect 😊 It's like flying away on a big soft, comfy cloud of wonderful dreams... xxx #UpfrontRepost
BaSr
One example for the greatness of this album!
Patrick Noth
I think robbie needs a person who put the right songs on a promoting album. This song is great and should be not under the radar;) like also numb
macadeli
Agree! UTR 1 and 2 both have songs that are way better than some of the songs included on the studio albums :/
Timbo M
I agree and I wrote them both...
Geo Bor
dont be jealous tim... you know you cant beat the relationship robbie has with guy... you made some great work together but guy is like family to him...they known each other for 22 years!