Tripping
Robbie Williams Lyrics

First they ignore you
When something or someone is not deemed important or noteworthy, they are overlooked or disregarded

Then laugh at you and hate you
If something or someone draws attention due to apparent inadequacies or faults, people may ridicule, scorn, or have negative feelings towards it/them

Then they fight you
When a conflict escalates to a point of confrontation, both sides may engage in physical or verbal battle against each other

Then you win
It's possible to emerge victorious from a tough or trying situation if you push through and persevere

When the truth dies
If people refuse to acknowledge or accept the truth, it can create problems for everyone involved

Very bad things happen
When situations spiral out of control, they can have dire consequences

They're being heartless
When people act without compassion or empathy, it can cause pain and suffering for others

Again
This situation has happened before

I know, it's coming, there's gonna be violence
The artist senses that a violent conflict is about to occur soon

I've taken as much as I'm willing to take
The artist has reached a point where they can tolerate no more of the current situation and are ready to fight back

Why do you think we should suffer in silence?
The singer questions why they and others should remain quiet about the injustices they face

When a heart is broken there's nothing to break
When someone has been hurt so deeply that they feel nothing, it's pointless to try to cause them more pain

You've been mixing
The person being addressed has been associating with people who are involved in illegal or immoral activities

With some very heavy faces
These people are dangerous or influential in some way

The boys have done
The people the addressee is hanging out with have committed crimes

A bit of bird
They may have served time in jail before

They don't kill their own
These associates may be loyal or have a sense of camaraderie, and thus would not harm one another

And they all love their mothers
Despite their criminal activities, these people may still have positive qualities or relationships in their lives

But you're out of your depth son
The addressee is in over their head and may not fully grasp the severity of the situation they're in

Have a word
This is meant as a warning or advice to the addressee to get out of the situation before things go too far

All is wonderful in this life
At times, everything can seem perfect or ideal

Dreaming of the sun she warms
The artist feels comforted by positive thoughts or visions

You should see me in the afterlife
The singer is confident in their ability to achieve greatness or be remembered even after they die

Picking up the sons of dust
The artist may have an interest in gathering and elevating people who have been looked down upon or neglected by society

When you think we're lost, we're exploring
Even when it seems like things are uncertain or chaotic, there is still value in pushing forward and trying new things

What you think is worthless, I'm adoring
The singer may have affection or admiration for things that others deem unimportant or worthless

You don't want the truth, truth is boring
Some people may not be interested in the truth or may find it unexciting

I've got this fever need to leave the house
The artist feels restless or eager to take action

Leave the car
The artist wants to step away from the things that typically bring them comfort or security

Leave the bad men where they are
The singer wants to avoid the people or situations that are causing them harm or pain

I'll leave a few shells in my gun
The singer may be prepared to defend themselves or inflict harm on others if necessary

And stop me staring at the sun
The artist wants to move forward and avoid getting stuck in negative patterns or dwelling on things that can't be changed

My heart is broken there's nothing to break
The artist's heart has already been hurt so much that there's no point in trying to cause them more pain