Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and song… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, and achieved commercial success after launching a solo career in 1996. His debut studio album, Life thru a Lens, was released in 1997, and included his signature song, "Angels". His second album, I've Been Expecting You, featured the songs "Millennium" and "She's the One", his first number one singles. His discography includes seven UK No. 1 singles, and all but one of his 14 studio albums have reached No. 1 in the UK. Six of his albums are among the top 100 biggest-selling albums in the UK, with two of them in the top 60, and he gained a Guinness World Record in 2006 for selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day during his Close Encounters Tour.

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.

They Can't Take That Away From Me
Robbie Williams Lyrics

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The way you wear you hat
The way you sip your tea
The memory of all that
No, no, they can't take that away from me

The way you smile just beams
The way you sing off key
The way you haunt my dreams

No, no, they can't take that away from me

We may never, never meet again
On this bumpy road to love
Still I'll always, always keep
The memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we danced till three
The way you've changed my life
No, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away from me

Not without a lawyer, anyway

We may never, never meet again
On this bumpy road to love
Still I'll always, always keep
The memory of

The way you hold your knife
The way we dance till three
The way you've changed my life
Oh, no, they can't take that away from me
No, they can't take that away
No they won't take that away
Can't take that away
Can't take that away
Won't take that away

Won't take that away
Can't take that away from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robbie Williams and Rupert Everett's song "They Can't Take That Away From Me" describe the deep and lasting impact that a person has had on the singer's life. The opening lines refer to small details that may seem insignificant to others, but that are special and meaningful to the singer. These details include the way the person wears their hat and sips their tea, which create vivid memories that cannot be erased.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the person in question has changed the singer's life in profound and meaningful ways. The way they smile and sing off-key, for example, create joy and warmth in the singer's heart. Additionally, the person's presence haunts the singer's dreams, indicating a deep emotional connection.

While the pair may never meet again and their relationship may have been fraught with challenges (as indicated by the line "On this bumpy road to love"), the singer is determined to hold onto the memories and experiences they shared. The final lines of the song emphasize the singer's conviction that these memories and experiences cannot be taken away, no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

The way you wear your hat
The unique and charming way you wear your hat, which is a significant aspect of your personality.

The way you sip your tea
Your elegant and distinct way of sipping tea, which shows your refined taste.

The memory of all that
The fond and unforgettable memories of these little things and moments that we shared together.

No, no, they can't take that away from me
Despite the challenges and changes that may come, nobody can take away the cherished memories and experiences that we have shared.

The way you smile just beams
Your radiant and captivating smile that always brightens up my day and fills me with joy.

The way you sing off-key
Your unapologetic and unique way of singing, even if it may not be perfect, which reflects your individuality.

The way you haunt my dreams
Your presence and influence in my subconscious, which shows how much you mean to me.

We may never, never meet again
The realization that our time together may have come to an end, and we may not have the chance to see each other again.

On this bumpy road to love
The ups and downs of our romantic relationship, which has been challenging but ultimately worth it.

Still I'll always, always keep
Regardless of what happens, I will always cherish and remember the good times we had together and the impact you made on my life.

The way you hold your knife
The particular and unique way in which you hold your knife, which is a distinctive feature of your personality.

The way we danced till three
The memorable and joyous times we spent dancing together, even until the early hours of the morning.

The way you've changed my life
The profound and transformative effect you have had on my life, shaping me into a different and better person.

Oh, no, they can't take that away from me
Despite any attempts to do so, nobody can erase the significant impact you have had on my life and the memories we have shared.

No, they can't take that away
No matter what happens, nobody can erase the moments and memories that we shared together, which will always be a part of me.

No they won't take that away
Even though challenges and changes may come, nobody can take away the cherished memories and experiences that we have shared.

Can't take that away
Nobody can take away the things that we have shared and the impact you have had on my life.

Won't take that away
Despite any attempts to do so, the cherished memories and experiences that we have shared will always remain a part of me.

Can't take that away from me
Nobody can take away the significant impact you have had on my life, and the memories that we have shared will always be a part of me.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin

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