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.
Something Stupid
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Until you think
You have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go
Someplace to dance
I know that
There's a chance
Leaving with me
Then afterwards
We drop into
A quiet little place
And have a drink or two
And then I go
And spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise
The same old lines
You heard the night before
And though it's
Just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed
So right before
I practice every day
To find some
Clever lines to say
To make the meaning
Come through
But then I think
I'll wait until the
Evening gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right
Your perfume
Fills my head
The stars get red
And oh the night's so blue
And then I go
And spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
The lyrics of Somethin' Stupid, performed by Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman, tell of a man who is hopelessly in love with a woman, but is too afraid to express his feelings. He remains in line for her attention, hoping to spend some time with her, but is aware that his chances of her reciprocating his feelings are low. They eventually end up in a quiet place, where drinks are shared, but the man can't help but express his love for the woman, which he fears will ruin everything.
The first verse shows the man's persistence and dedication, waiting in line for hours for his chance to dance with this woman. However, he is aware that the evening may not end the way he hopes it would. The second verse shows how the man is struggling to find the right words to express his love. He practices every day to find some clever lines that will communicate his feelings effectively, but he always finds himself at a loss when he is alone with her. The chorus shows how he still goes ahead and expresses his love for her, despite knowing that she may reject him. As he puts it, he spoils it all by saying something stupid like "I love you".
Line by Line Meaning
I know I stand in line
I understand that I may have to wait for you to have time for me
Until you think
Until you decide that you can spend some time with me
You have the time
Your schedule allows for you to go out and do something with me
To spend an evening with me
To go out and spend some quality time together
And if we go
Assuming that we do decide to go somewhere
Someplace to dance
A location where we can enjoy some music together
I know that
I am aware that
There's a chance
It is possible
You won't be
You might not be
Leaving with me
Interested in pursuing a romantic relationship
Then afterwards
Following the event
We drop into
We go to
A quiet little place
A location that is peaceful and relaxed
And have a drink or two
To socialize and have a couple of drinks together
And then I go
Unfortunately, I end up
And spoil it all
Ruining the moment
By saying something stupid
By making a foolish comment
Like I love you
Expressing feelings that may not be reciprocated
I can see it in your eyes
I can perceive that you are not fond of
That you despise
That you dislike
The same old lines
The repetitive text
You heard the night before
That you listened to last night or on previous occasions
And though it's
Even though it is
Just a line to you
Just an ordinary phrase to you
For me it's true
It holds significance for me
And never seemed
But it has never felt
So right before
So perfect or so meaningful in the past
I practice every day
I rehearse every day
To find some
In search of
Clever lines to say
Witty or smart statements to express
To make the meaning
To convey the significance
Come through
To be clear or understood by the listener
But then I think
But then I consider the timing
I'll wait until the
I'll be patient until the
Evening gets late
The night gets further along
And I'm alone with you
And we are in a moment of intimacy
The time is right
The perfect moment has arrived
Your perfume
The scent of your fragrance
Fills my head
Is overwhelming my senses
The stars get red
Referring to the appearance of the sky at a certain time of night
And oh the night's so blue
A vivid description of the romantic moment
And then I go
But unfortunately, I
And spoil it all
And ruin the moment
By saying something stupid
By making an unintelligent statement
Like I love you
Such as expressing my love for you when it is not appropriate or not wanted
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@salelydia
My mum sang this song every word she knows by heart😮but she can't quite speak english..she said this song was her and dad favourite song😥 missing you both so much 💔💔😥😥
@carinahansson2361
I love these two as individuals but this duet is really something else!
@paulwoodbridge7896
Oh yes indeed ❤❤
@pkb2891
Wow! Nicole sound so sweet! Tall ,elegant, graceful and sings so beautifully 😍! She's got it all!
@adinashenry5474
This would have to be one of the most romantic songs ever !! Just love it, and they do a magnificent job xx
@masonalbert2213
Yes they did,
Hello Adina's, how are you doing, I hope you are safe over there?
@marisarico4933
Una preciosa interpretación con un elegante Robbie y una dulce Nicole, que belleza.
@marisapuig8147
This is one of my favorite songs!!! Beautiful voices!!😍😍
@teresamochocka5390
Pieknie zgrane głosy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤
@jonathanarnett6216
Just love this version by them both !