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.
United
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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That put the monkey on your back
Don't put your idols on a mantel
You'll only want your money back
Don't slap my face and call me brother
Lend me a hand and knock me out
So one disciple to another
Are we united?
'Cos I'm really not that sure
When you've decided
Spread some love and ask for more
I sit and think about my maker
And what he's got in store for me
I wanna be a right-on daddy
Protect my wife and family
Repeat Chorus x2
Runnin' out of love
Got a pain in my head
It's bringing me down
Got send me something
Got a gun on my hip
Real tight grip
Don't give me no lip
Boy send me something
When a woman needs a man
Man do what you can
Lend them a hand
And send them something
Send them something
Repeat Chorus
Have you decided to spread some love
And ask for more?
Have you decided to spread some love
And ask for more?
In the song "United" by Robbie Williams, the lyrics speak about the need for unity and love in society. The opening lines stress the idea that one should not idolize anyone or anything to the extent that they end up being disappointed later. The line, "don't put your idols on a mantel, you'll only want your money back" emphasizes the fact that investing too much into something or someone can lead to disillusionment. The next few lines speak about the importance of helping each other out instead of fighting amongst each other. The line, "so one disciple to another, what's this s*** really about?" suggests a sense of disillusionment with modern society- people are not sure what to make of it.
The chorus speaks about the need for unity and love in society. The song emphasizes the need for mankind to be united and to help each other out. In the second verse, the singer seems to be thinking about his role in life and the responsibilities that come with it. The line "I wanna be a right-on daddy" suggests the need for stability and protection in society. The message of the song is highly relevant in today's world where things sometimes seem more divisive than ever.
Line by Line Meaning
You sit and scream at all the scandal
You get angry and upset at every scandal that happens
That put the monkey on your back
That makes you feel burdened and stressed
Don't put your idols on a mantel
Don't idolize someone and set them up as perfect
You'll only want your money back
You'll be disappointed when you realize they're not worth the admiration
Don't slap my face and call me brother
Don't treat me poorly and expect me to be friendly
Lend me a hand and knock me out
Help me out and challenge me to be better
So one disciple to another
From one follower to another
What's this s*** really about?
What's the real meaning behind all of this?
Are we united?
Are we together and in agreement?
'Cos I'm really not that sure
Because honestly, I'm not certain
When you've decided
Once you've made up your mind
Spread some love and ask for more
Show kindness and love, and seek more of it in return
I sit and think about my maker
I contemplate about my creator
And what he's got in store for me
And what kind of plans he has for my life
I wanna be a right-on daddy
I desire to be a responsible father
Protect my wife and family
And keep them safe from harm
Repeat Chorus
Repeat the chorus
Runnin' out of love
Feeling like I am lacking love
Got a pain in my head
Experiencing a headache
It's bringing me down
It's making me feel depressed
Got send me something
God, please send me something to uplift my mood
Got a gun on my hip
I carry a gun with a tight grip
Real tight grip
A very firm grip on the gun
Don't give me no lip
Don't argue with me or criticize me
Boy send me something
Hey, God, please send me something to help me through my struggles
When a woman needs a man
When a woman requires the help of a man
Man do what you can
Man, do whatever you have the ability to do to assist
Lend them a hand
Offer your help
And send them something
And ask for a divine intervention to assist them
Have you decided to spread some love
Have you made a decision to show love to others
And ask for more?
And request more love in return?
Have you decided to spread some love
Have you made a decision to show love to others
And ask for more?
And request more love in return?
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
magda wierzcholska
omg i just LOVE that song!!
Krista.M
Looooove it! Gracias from the USA!!!!!!!! :-)
JasonBorn89
very good song
YouTuber 20
I remember this was released during the summer of year 2000. For a Pepsi promo in the UK.
Zilda emanuel
🥰🎵🗣
Zilda emanuel
🥰🎵🗣
Desy Spoto
troppo bella <3
Desy Spoto
comunque se vuoi su facebook faccio parte di una pagina dedicata a lui,potresti passare :D
Desy Spoto
;)
adriana leschiera
veramente stupenda...ma si sa....è Robbie...non ne ho mai sentita 1 che non mi piacesse.....grazie,questa non la conoscevo.