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.
Often
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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And boy have I been wrong
Often, I don't need it until it's gone,
But by then it's gone
Often, I make the worst decisions
Say that it's great and I know it isn't so
It's happening so....
Often, I won't wake up from a dream,
You know I love to dream
Often, I dont stand up for what I believe,
There's nothing left to believe
So often, I make the worst decisions,
Say that it's great and I know it isn't so
it's happening so....often
I often wish that you were here,
I could know eventually
Do Doo Do Doo Do Doo Do
Yeah, Yeah
Often, I dont see it when I've been wrong,
And boy have I been wrong
Often, I don't need it until it's gone,
But by then it's gone
Often, I make the worst decisions
Say that it's great and I know it isn't so
It's happening so....
Often
(B-Side of the single "Kids")
The song "Often" by Robbie Williams is a reflective piece that touches on themes of regret, self-awareness, and the realization that it may be too late to make amends for one's mistakes. The song opens with Williams acknowledging that he often fails to see his faults until it's too late - "Often, I don't see it if I've been wrong, and boy have I been wrong." He goes on to describe his tendency of taking things for granted and only realizing their worth once they're gone - "Often, I don't need it until it's gone, but by then it's gone."
The chorus of the song is a repetition of how often Williams makes the wrong decisions and convinces himself that they're great, despite knowing deep down that they're not. He sings, "Often, I make the worst decisions, say that it's great and I know it isn't so. It's happening so... often." The bridge of the song is a poignant admission of how Williams wishes things could have been different, and how he wishes he had someone by his side to help him see things clearly.
Overall, "Often" is a powerful song that forces us to confront our own faults and mistakes. It reminds us that it's never too late to make things right, but it's important to be self-aware and willing to put in the effort to change.
Line by Line Meaning
Often, I dont see it if Ive been wrong,
Sometimes, I fail to notice my own mistakes.
And boy have I been wrong
I have made a lot of mistakes in my life.
Often, I don't need it until it's gone,
I often fail to appreciate things until they are taken away from me.
But by then it's gone
And by that time, it is too late.
Often, I make the worst decisions
I tend to make bad decisions frequently.
Say that it's great and I know it isn't so
I try to convince myself that the decision I made is the right one, even though I know it isn't.
It's happening so....Often
I am aware that I make these mistakes often.
Often, I won't wake up from a dream,
Sometimes, I would rather stay in my dreams than face reality.
You know I love to dream
I enjoy the escape that dreams provide.
Often, I dont stand up for what I believe,
I often fail to defend my beliefs.
There's nothing left to believe
And sometimes, I am left with nothing to believe in.
So often, I make the worst decisions,
I am aware that I often make bad decisions.
Say that it's great and I know it isn't so
But I still try to convince myself that it is a good decision.
it's happening so....often
Unfortunately, this happens too frequently.
I often wish that you were here,
Sometimes, I long for your presence.
I could know eventually
Perhaps, being together would provide me with some much-needed clarity.
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dutchjackass19
Love this song.. and now its stuck in my head