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.
You're History
Robbie Williams Lyrics
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For you sex appeal
He was in killing fields
Over you
You went
And took away his self respect
Put him out like a cigarette
You blow
[Chorus]
Don't bother coming home
You said all you've got to say
He can get with the girls again
'cause he's a charming man
Its true
He can drink with the boys tonight
And have a fight, alright
And spew
You're history
You're history
Got your tits done
And moved out the very next day
All you left was the bill to pay
What a front
Could she not see what you're a righteous man?
A gun in hand
Cupid stunned
He used to want your love
Now he wants you to go away
He can drink till he's comatosed
Yeah he rocks the most
Can't you see
He's got diamonds in his eyes tonight
Could give you quite a fright
No sympathy
You're history
You're history
Don't bother coming home
You said all you've got to say
He can get with the girls again
'cause he's a charming man
Its true
He can drink with the boys all night
And have a fight, alright
And spew
He will drink till he's comatosed
Yeah, He rocks the most
Can't you see?
He's got diamonds in his eyes tonight
Could give you quite a fright
Yes siree
You're history
The lyrics to Robbie Williams's song "You're History" explore themes of betrayal and heartbreak in relationships. The first verse describes how the singer's love interest was more concerned with her own appearance and sexual appeal than the struggles of her partner, who was serving in a dangerous military conflict. The singer suggests that this lack of empathy and selfishness damaged their relationship and ultimately led to its demise. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're history," emphasizing that the relationship is over and the singer's love interest is no longer welcome in their life.
The second verse critiques the love interest's decision to receive plastic surgery and abruptly leave the singer with financial burdens. The singer notes that despite their difficult history, the love interest was still blind to the singer's good qualities and the mistakes they made. The final chorus celebrates the singer's newfound freedom and independence, as they are able to drink and enjoy life with their friends without the burden of a toxic relationship.
Overall, "You're History" is a scathing rebuke of a selfish and thoughtless love interest, suggesting that their lack of empathy and care ultimately led to the end of the relationship. The lyrics highlight the importance of mutual support and respect in relationships, and how selfishness and vanity can destroy even the strongest bonds.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were collecting for you sex appeal
Back when you were focused on enhancing your sex appeal
He was in killing fields over you
He was enduring a tough, emotionally-draining ordeal for the sake of your relationship
You went and took away his self respect
You stripped him of his dignity and self-worth
Put him out like a cigarette you blow
You discarded him like a used cigarette, without a second thought
Don't bother coming home you said all you've got to say
You told him not to bother coming back, having exhausted all you had to say
He can get with the girls again 'cause he's a charming man, it's true
He can easily attract other women due to his natural charm and charisma
He can drink with the boys all night and have a fight, alright
He can hang out with his male friends, drink all night long and even get into a fight if he feels like it
He will drink till he's comatosed, yeah, he rocks the most
He will consume so much alcohol that he will pass out, but he does it in a way that's seen as cool
Can't you see? He's got diamonds in his eyes tonight, could give you quite a fright
He's got a wild, unpredictable side to him that could scare you, as evidenced by his intense gaze
Yes siree, you're history
You're ancient history, no longer relevant or important to him
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS, GUY ANTONY CHAMBERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Philip Kassabian
on Win Some Lose Some
Yet another fantastic Robbie Williams song. Absolutely fantastic.
Philip Kassabian
on Millennium
What a fantastic song by Robbie Williams.
Edy Souza
on Advertising Space
:)
Edy Souza
on Angels
Love! Love!