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.
Revolution
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Oh child, the knot's in your back
'Cause you've been holding on
I feel you when you're reaching out
I'll talk you through memories
Just keep breathing with me
It's time to hold my hand
When there's no one to touch
And you've been thinking too much
You only hurt yourself
When it's all about retribution
I see the pain in your face
And praying rare for this space
It's time to lead you on
C'mon, it's a revolution
When you can't keep on keeping on
And everything you lean upon is all but gone
Everybody falls sometimes
But love shines on
And on and on and
With love in your eyes and a flame in your heart
You're gonna find yourself some resolution
A million miles with one step
You'll find yourself yet
Walking with the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Talking about the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Walking with the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Taking you higher
Old love lingers on
You're just feelin it wrong
I know you're tired
But when it's time to sleep you're gone forever
Make friends with your past
And you can leave it at last
It's time to find yourself
Walking with the revolution
And you can keep on keeping on and
Everything you lean upon is all but gone
Everybody hurts sometimes
But love shines on and on and on and
Time and tide's on your side
There's no need to hide
I feel your pain
Don't talk to me about evolution
A million miles with one step
You'll find yourself yet
When you're walking with the revolution
Walking with the revolution
A million miles with one step
And you'll find yourself yet
When you're walking with the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Walking with the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Get on with your revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
It's all about resolution now
Talking about the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Oh, oh
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Talking about the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Lead you on to the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Talk about the revolution baby
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
I feel you here to lead you on to the revolution
(get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Revolution yeah
Revolution yeah
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
I feel you here to lead you on to the revolution
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Get it on get it on get it on
In “Revolution”, Robbie Williams offers encouragement and solace to someone who is struggling and exhausted. He urges the person to let go of their pain and worries and trust in the power of love and unity to heal and transform them. The song is filled with affirmations of support and understanding, as Williams acknowledges the difficulties of life and the importance of staying hopeful and resilient.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and passion, as Williams exhorts the listener to join in a revolution that will bring about positive change and a brighter future. The repeated use of the phrase “get it on” suggests the need for action and commitment, while the references to past struggles and the promise of a better tomorrow evoke the spirit of social movements and cultural transformation. By the end of the song, the listener is caught up in the optimistic energy of Williams’ vision and inspired to embrace the challenges and opportunities of life with fresh determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't fight the feeling, relax
Don't resist the urge, just calm down
Oh child, the knot's in your back
Dear one, you're experiencing physical tension
'Cause you've been holding on
Because you've been clinging to something
I feel you when you're reaching out
I sense your desire to connect with me
I'll talk you through memories
I'll guide you through recollections
Just keep breathing with me
Simply inhale and exhale alongside me
It's time to hold my hand
Now's the moment to take my hand
And walk into the revolution
And enter a period of major change
When there's no one to touch
When there's nobody to reach out to
And you've been thinking too much
And you've been overly contemplative
You only hurt yourself
You only cause yourself pain
When it's all about retribution
When it's all about seeking revenge
I see the pain in your face
I recognize the anguish in your expression
And praying rare for this space
And pleading desperately for this moment
It's time to lead you on
It's time to guide you
C'mon, it's a revolution
Come on, it's a time of great change
When you can't keep on keeping on
When you can't continue as you have been
And everything you lean upon is all but gone
And everything you rely on is almost gone
Everybody falls sometimes
Everyone stumbles occasionally
But love shines on
But love perseveres
And on and on and
Over and over again
With love in your eyes and a flame in your heart
With affection in your gaze and passion in your spirit
You're gonna find yourself some resolution
You'll eventually discover a solution
A million miles with one step
An enormous distance with a single stride
You'll find yourself yet
You'll still discover your true self
Walking with the revolution
Moving forward during this major change
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Invoking the revolution
Talking about the revolution
Discussing the major change
Walking with the revolution
Progressing during this time of major change
Taking you higher
Elevating you
Old love lingers on
Past affections still remain
You're just feelin it wrong
You're just interpreting it incorrectly
I know you're tired
I understand you're fatigued
But when it's time to sleep you're gone forever
But when it's time to rest, you're gone for good
Make friends with your past
Establish a positive relationship with your history
And you can leave it at last
And you can finally move on from it
It's time to find yourself
It's time to rediscover who you are
Walking with the revolution
Progressing during this time of major change
Time and tide's on your side
Time and opportunities are in your favor
There's no need to hide
There's no reason to conceal anything
I feel your pain
I sense your agony
Don't talk to me about evolution
Don't discuss the process of change with me
A million miles with one step
An enormous distance with a single stride
You'll find yourself yet
You'll still discover your true self
When you're walking with the revolution
When you're progressing during this time of major change
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Invoking the revolution
Get on with your revolution
Continue with your major change
It's all about resolution now
It's currently all about finding a solution
Lead you on to the revolution
Guide you to the major change
Talk about the revolution baby
Discuss the major change, my dear
I feel you here to lead you on to the revolution
I sense that I'm here to guide you towards major change
Revolution yeah
A major change, indeed
Revolution yeah
A major change, indeed
(Get it on get it on get it on get it on get the revolution)
Invoking the revolution
I feel you here to lead you on to the revolution
I sense that I'm here to guide you towards major change
Get it on get it on get it on
Keep invoking the revolution
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Chambers, Robert Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
on Win Some Lose Some
Yet another fantastic Robbie Williams song. Absolutely fantastic.
Philip Kassabian
on Millennium
What a fantastic song by Robbie Williams.
Edy Souza
on Advertising Space
:)
Edy Souza
on Angels
Love! Love!