Clean
Robbie Williams (Take That) Lyrics
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When crazy days would start with wine
And now I tow a different line
I stay in bed and use my loaf instead of my bread
And stroll on 'cos I've been thinking so long
That something's gonna go wrong
It's gone to my head my vision's all blurred
And my legs feel like lead
But I'm clean yeah
Friends with Mr Sheen yeah
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
Stroll on
There was a time
When I would dread what I had said
Waking up in someone's bed
Wondering who I was
Naked and cold
With an ache in my head
And stroll on 'cos I've been thinking so long
That's something's gonna go wrong
It's gone to my head my vision's all blurred
And my legs feel like lead
But I'm clean yeah
Friends with Charlie Sheen yeah
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
I'm clean yeah
Gonna meet the queen yeah
I won't be obscene yeah
'Cos I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
Stroll on and on and on and on and on
Oh yeah
The lyrics of Robbie Williams (Take That)'s song Clean is about him changing his lifestyle from his wild and carefree days to becoming sober and clean. In the past, he used to start his days with wine, however, now he has changed his ways and stays in bed and uses his brain instead of his physical body. He has realized that he has been overthinking so much that he has caused himself to feel negative emotions, causing his vision to be blurred, and his legs to become heavy.
Now, he is clean and proud of it. He has stopped using drugs, alcohol and any substances that were holding him back from becoming the best version of himself. He compares himself to Mr. Sheen, a cleaning product, by saying that he is friends with him, meaning he is living his life with a clean slate. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing that he has no regrets and is happy with his choice to become sober. The last line of the song, "Stroll on and on and on and on and on" is repeated multiple times in a fun and upbeat manner, conveying the idea that he is now able to enjoy life sober.
Overall, the song is about changing from a destructive lifestyle to a productive one. Robbie Williams is now able to reflect on his past and be proud of the progress he has made.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time
In the past, there was a time
When crazy days would start with wine
When my wild days would begin with drinking wine
And now I tow a different line
Now I follow a different path
I stay in bed and use my loaf instead of my bread
I stay in bed and think carefully instead of rushing into things
And stroll on 'cos I've been thinking so long
And keep walking because I have been thinking for a while
That something's gonna go wrong
That something bad is going to happen
It's gone to my head my vision's all blurred
I am feeling dizzy and my vision is unclear
And my legs feel like lead
My legs are heavy and tired
But I'm clean yeah
But I am sober now
Friends with Mr Sheen yeah
I am friends with Mr Sheen, a reference to being clean
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I do not have to gradually stop using any substance
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
I have only been sober for two minutes, which is not a common occurrence
There was a time
In the past, there was a time
When I would dread what I had said
When I would worry about what I said while under the influence
Waking up in someone's bed
Waking up in a stranger's bed
Wondering who I was
Wondering about my identity
Naked and cold
Feeling exposed and unprotected
With an ache in my head
Having a headache
But I'm clean yeah
But I am sober now
Friends with Charlie Sheen yeah
I am friends with Charlie Sheen, another reference to being clean
Don't have to wean myself up on nothing
I do not have to gradually stop using any substance
I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
I have only been sober for two minutes, which is not a common occurrence
I'm clean yeah
I am sober now
Gonna meet the queen yeah
I am going to meet the queen
I won't be obscene yeah
I will not be inappropriate
'Cos I'm two minutes clean and that's not very often
Because I have only been sober for two minutes, which is not a common occurrence
Stroll on and on and on and on and on
Keep walking
Oh yeah
Expression of enthusiasm or agreement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Roba Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY, PABLO COOK, ANTHONY GENN, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS, MARTIN PAUL SLATTERY
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