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.

Well Did You Evah
Robbie Williams Lyrics

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I have heard among this clan,
You are called the forgotten man
(is that what they're saying, well did you evah!)
(what a swell party this is)

And have you heard the story of,
A boy, a girl, unrequited love
(sounds like pure soap opera, tune in tomorrow)

I may cry
(what a swell party this is)

(what frills, what frocks) What broads!
(what furs, what rocks!) They're bootiful.
(Why I've never seen such gaity) Neither have I.
(Its all just too, too risque really)

This french champagne (domestic)
(so good for the brain) That's what I was going to say.
(you know you're a brilliant fellow?) Why thank you
(pick up jack please don't eat that glass my friend)

(Have you heard, about dear Blanche?)
(Got run down by an avalanche) No!
(oh don't worry, shes a game girl you know, got up and finished 4th)
The kids got guts. (Having a nice time? Grab aline!)

Have you heard that Mimsie Starr (what now)
She got pinched in the Astor bar
(sloshed again, eh?) She was stoned.
Well, did you evah? (Never!)
What a swell party this is!

Hey, check out that act! (That's a lovely dress)
You think I can talk her out of it?

It's great, (aah it's great)
So grand! (so grand)
It's wonderland!
La da da da

(We sing), oh we sing
(so rare) so rare
(Like old camembert)
(Like baba au rhum!)
Don't dig that kind of crooning chum!

Have you heard? It's in the stars
Next July we collide with Mars.
Well, did you evah?
What a swell party, a swell party
A swelligant, elegant party this is!

(Let's drink to your health)
No, lets drink to your wealth
(Your my bon ami)
Hey, that's french
(Both) A liberty fraternity

Have you heard? It's in the stars
Next July we collide with Mars.
Well, did you evah?

What a swell party, swell party
Swelligant, elegant party this is!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Well Did You Evah" by Robbie Williams are a conversation between two people attending an extravagant party. The song is a tribute to the classic Hollywood era, and the lyrics are filled with references to the glamorous lifestyles of the rich and famous. The first few verses introduce the two characters speaking, with one referred to as the "forgotten man." The conversation then turns to gossip about a boy and girl in love, with the singer commenting that it sounds like a soap opera. The lyrics then take a darker turn with a discussion about a woman who was killed in an avalanche but managed to finish fourth, showing the resilience of the glamorous set.

The chorus is a celebration of the opulence of the party, with references to the beautiful women in their elaborate clothing and jewelry. There are also references to bubbly French Champagne and the idea that drinking it is good for the brain. The conversation turns humorous with a discussion about a woman who has been arrested for being drunk at the Astor bar, and then the characters make jokes about crashing into Mars the following year. The song ends with a toast to each other's health and wealth, followed by a repetition of the chorus celebrating the grandeur of the party.

Line by Line Meaning

I have heard among this clan, You are called the forgotten man (is that what they're saying, well did you evah!) (what a swell party this is)
I've heard rumors that you're no longer relevant (Is that true? Wow! This party is amazing!)

And have you heard the story of, A boy, a girl, unrequited love (sounds like pure soap opera, tune in tomorrow) I may cry (what a swell party this is)
Do you know that story about the unreturned feelings in that TV show? (Looks like a soap opera to me, let's keep watching. Oh, this party is so much fun!)

(what frills, what frocks) What broads! (what furs, what rocks!) They're bootiful. (Why I've never seen such gaity) Neither have I. (Its all just too, too risque really)
(Look at these gowns) These ladies are gorgeous! (The jewels are amazing!) They look so beautiful. (I've never seen such happiness before.) Me neither. (All this flamboyance is almost too much to handle!)

This french champagne (domestic) (so good for the brain) That's what I was going to say. (you know you're a brilliant fellow?) Why thank you (pick up jack please don't eat that glass my friend)
This local champagne is excellent (It's very good for the intellect.) That's what I wanted to say. (You're a very smart man, you know that?) Thank you! (Please, help Jack pick up the glass, he might eat it.)

(Have you heard, about dear Blanche?) (Got run down by an avalanche) No! (oh don't worry, shes a game girl you know, got up and finished 4th) The kids got guts. (Having a nice time? Grab aline!)
(Did you know about sweet Blanche?) (She got buried in an avalanche) Really? (Don't worry, she's very brave, and ended up fourth.) She's so brave! (Are you having fun? Join the line!)

Have you heard that Mimsie Starr (what now) She got pinched in the Astor bar (sloshed again, eh?) She was stoned. Well, did you evah? (Never!) What a swell party this is!
Did you hear what happened to Mimsie Starr? (She got arrested in that Astor bar.) She was drunk again, right? (No way! Really?) I can't believe it! (This party is so fantastic!)

Hey, check out that act! (That's a lovely dress) You think I can talk her out of it? It's great, (aah it's great) So grand! (so grand) It's wonderland! La da da da
Look at that performance! (That dress is stunning) Do you think I can convince her to wear something else? (The show is amazing, it's just great!) (It's fantastic!) (This party is like a wonderland!) (Laughing)

(We sing), oh we sing (so rare) so rare (Like old camembert) (Like baba au rhum!) Don't dig that kind of crooning chum!
(We sing), oh, we sing (This is so unique) It's one of a kind (Like old camembert cheese) (Like a rum-soaked cake!) (We don't like that type of music!)

Have you heard? It's in the stars Next July we collide with Mars. Well, did you evah? What a swell party, a swell party A swelligant, elegant party this is!
Do you know what's going to happen next year? (We're going to crash into Mars in July.) (That's unbelievable!) What an amazing party! It's so stylish and elegant!

(Let's drink to your health) No, lets drink to your wealth (Your my bon ami) Hey, that's french (Both) A liberty fraternity
(Let's drink to your health) (No, let's drink to your fortune!) (You're my good friend) (Hey, that's a French word!) To freedom and brotherhood!

Have you heard? It's in the stars Next July we collide with Mars. Well, did you evah? What a swell party, swell party Swelligant, elegant party this is!
Have you heard the news? (Next year we're going to crash into Mars.) (Unbelievable!) This party is so awesome! (Such a stylish and elegant celebration!)

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Written by: COLE PORTER

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