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 2000โ2010 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.
Winter Wonderland
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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Winter wonderland
Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring are ya' listenin
In the lane snow is glistenin'
A beautiful sight we're happy tonight
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the blue bird
Here to stay is the new bird
He's singing a song
As we go along
Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say "Are you married?"
We'll say "No man
But you can do the job when you're in town!"
Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid the plans that we've made
Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Until the alligators knock him down
When it snows
Ain't it thrilling
Though your nose, gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way
Walking in a winter wonderland
Wonderland
Wonderland
The song "Winter Wonderland" by Robbie Williams is a classic festive tune that explores the joy and beauty of the winter season. The lyrics speak of a magical winter wonderland where everything is covered in snow and sleigh bells can be heard ringing.
The first two lines, "Sleigh bells ring are ya' listenin/ In the lane snow is glistenin'" set the scene of a picturesque winter landscape. The singer expresses happiness and contentment as they walk through this enchanted wonderland. It symbolizes the joy and sense of wonder that the winter season brings.
The phrase "Gone away is the blue bird/ Here to stay is the new bird" refers to the changing of seasons. The blue bird represents the departure of warmer days and the arrival of colder winter days, symbolized by the new bird. This change is embraced, and the new bird's song becomes a cheerful part of their journey through the winter wonderland.
The next verse introduces the idea of building a snowman in the meadow. The snowman serves as a symbol of imagination and childlike delight. The lyric suggests pretending that the snowman is Parson Brown, who typically performs wedding ceremonies. The idea of a snowman conducting a marriage ceremony brings a playful and whimsical element to the song.
The lyrics then describe how, later on, the singer and the person they are with, conspire and dream by the fire. This signifies a sense of togetherness and the creation of plans. The mention of facing these plans unafraid represents the courage to embrace future challenges while enjoying the winter wonderland.
The final part of the song returns to the concept of building a snowman. This time, the snowman is imagined as a circus clown, reflecting the ongoing playfulness and joy experienced within the winter wonderland. However, the lines "Until the alligators knock him down" add a touch of unexpected humor and whimsy. This playful twist showcases the imagination and creativity inspired by the winter season.
Overall, "Winter Wonderland" is a song that captures the beauty, joy, and imagination that come with the winter season. It invites listeners to embrace the magic of the winter wonderland and find happiness in the simple pleasures it offers.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring are ya' listenin
The sound of sleigh bells brings us to attention and makes us listen
In the lane snow is glistenin'
The snow in the lane is shining and sparkling
A beautiful sight we're happy tonight
The sight of the snowy landscape brings us joy and makes us happy
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
We are strolling through a magical world of winter
Gone away is the blue bird
The blue bird that represents sadness has flown away
Here to stay is the new bird
A new bird, symbolizing happiness, has arrived and will stay with us
He's singing a song, as we go along
The new bird is singing a joyful song as we continue on our journey
Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland
We are still walking in the magical winter world
In the meadow we can build a snowman
We have the opportunity to create a snowman in the open field
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
We can imagine that the snowman is a clergyman named Parson Brown
He'll say 'Are you married?'
The snowman will ask if we are married
We'll say 'No man'
We will respond with 'No man,' indicating that we are not married
But you can do the job when you're in town!'
However, the snowman can perform the role of a minister if he is in town
Later on we'll conspire
Later, we will make secret plans
As we dream by the fire
While we are dreaming and warming ourselves by the fire
To face unafraid the plans that we've made
We will confidently confront the plans we have devised
Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland
We are still walking in the magical winter world
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Once again, we have the opportunity to build a snowman in the open field
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We can pretend that the snowman is a funny circus performer
We'll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
We will have a great time with our snowman friend
Until the alligators knock him down
However, our joy will be short-lived as the alligators will destroy the snowman
When it snows
When the snow falls
Ain't it thrilling
Isn't it exciting
Though your nose, gets a chilling
Even though your nose becomes cold
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way
We will joyfully engage in playful activities, just like Eskimos do
Walking in a winter wonderland
Continuing to walk in the enchanting winter world
Wonderland
A magical place
Wonderland
A magical place
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Written by: Richard B. Smith, Felix Bernard
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Mooncake
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song,
As we go along,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man,
But you can do the job
When you're in town.
Later on, we'll conspire,
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid,
The plans that we've made,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman,
And pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman,
Until the other kids knock him down.
When it snows, ain't it thrilling,
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
Walking in a winter wonderland,
Walking in a winter wonderland
Connie Bradley
My dear Robbie, singing these Christmas songs are beautiful!!
You still and will always have that special voice!! Even being a handsome silver fox... โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
Ekaterina Netchitailova
I love this song. Yes, the world is insane, and I took aim.
kalin elias
Por siempre el mejor!!! Y por mucho!!! Te amo Robbie!!! ๐
Sharon Margaret Stewart
Thanks Robbie for your song as in September l lost my beautiful mum and itโs going to be the first Christmas without her so itโs lovely listening to your music and bringing the Christmas spirit back as my mum loved Christmas,bless you โค๏ธ๐ฆ๐
MARYes
Kissโค๏ธ
Julie Brown
Thanks rob,cant stop smiling these new xmas tracks are so good โคto ur lovely family๐ ๐๐
Nour99k K
Oh wow beautifully done! His voice, the instruments, the harmony !!
Emily Louise
Amazing ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐
CHUCK NORRIS
@David Potts then why are you here
Aline Sampaio
Melhor versรฃo que eu ouvi ๐ถ๐๐๐๐ต