Come Undone
Robbie Williams London Session Orchestra Lyrics
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Such a saint but such a whore
So self aware, so full of shit
So indecisive, so adamant
I'm contemplating thinking about thinking
It's overrated, just get another drink and
Watch me come undone
They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street
I pray that when I'm coming down you'll be asleep
If I ever hurt you, your revenge will be so sweet
Because I'm scum and I'm your son
I come undone
I come undone
So rock and roll, so corporate suit
So damn ugly, so damn cute
So well-trained, so animal
So need your love, so fuck you all
I'm not scared of dying
I just don't want to
If I'd stop lying I'd just disappoint you
I come undone
They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street
I pray that when I'm coming down you'll be asleep
If I ever hurt you, your revenge will be so sweet
Because I'm scum and I'm your son
I come undone
So write another ballad
Mix it on a Wednesday
Sell it on a Thursday
Buy a yacht by Sunday
It's a love song
A love song
Do another interview
Sing a bunch of lies
Tell about celebrities that I despise
And sing love songs
We sing love songs
So sincere
So sincere
They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street
I pray when I'm coming down you'll be asleep
A young pretender and my crown's a broken seat
I come undone
I am scum
Love your son
You gotta love your son
You gotta love your son
Love your son
I am scum
I am scum
I am scum
The lyrics to Robbie Williams London Session Orchestra's song "Come Undone" are a unique blend of contradictions and inner conflict. Williams sings about being simultaneously unimpressed and in awe, a saint and a whore, self-aware yet full of shit, indecisive yet adamant. He contemplates thinking about thinking and notes the overrated nature of the exercise. Despite all this, he urges listeners to "Watch me come undone," suggesting that his surface level polished exterior is not a true reflection of his inner turmoil.
The song takes on a more sinister tone with the line "They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street," hinting at the dangerous lifestyle and addictions present that are leading to self-destructive behavior. Williams prays that when he's coming down from these highs, those he loves will be asleep so as not to witness his descent. He acknowledges that he is "scum," but also their son, implying that his inner conflict is not entirely his fault, but rather a product of his upbringing and environment.
In the latter half of the song, Williams shifts focus to the business of music, acknowledging that he must continue to write and perform despite the conflicts within himself. He notes that the process of writing and producing a hit song can be manufactured and insincere, discussing the need to write another ballad and sell it by Sunday. Ultimately, the lyrics of "Come Undone" speak to the complex nature of human emotions and the pressure to maintain a specific persona, even when it goes against our true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
So unimpressed but so in awe
I am both unimpressed and impressed with my surroundings
Such a saint but such a whore
I am both righteous and sinful
So self aware, so full of shit
I am both aware of myself but also a liar
So indecisive, so adamant
I am both uncertain and stubborn
I'm contemplating thinking about thinking
I am unsure about my own thoughts
It's overrated, just get another drink and
Focusing too much on thinking is pointless, so just forget about it and drink
Watch me come undone
Watch as I lose control
They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street
There are dangerous items being sold on the street
I pray that when I'm coming down you'll be asleep
I hope that when I hit rock bottom, you won't be awake to see it
If I ever hurt you, your revenge will be so sweet
If I ever wrong you, your revenge will be satisfying for you
Because I'm scum and I'm your son
I am a terrible person, but I am still your child
So rock and roll, so corporate suit
I am both a rebellious rocker and a conformist businessman
So damn ugly, so damn cute
I am both unattractive and attractive
So well-trained, so animal
I am both civilized and wild
So need your love, so fuck you all
I crave your affection, but I also reject everyone else
I'm not scared of dying
I am not afraid of death
I just don't want to
I simply don't want to die
If I'd stop lying I'd just disappoint you
If I were honest, I would let you down
So write another ballad
I should write another song
Mix it on a Wednesday
I should work on it during the week
Sell it on a Thursday
I should release it on a weekday
Buy a yacht by Sunday
The end result of my success is buying a luxurious boat
It's a love song
The song I'm writing is a love ballad
Do another interview
I should give another interview
Sing a bunch of lies
I will lie during the interview
Tell about celebrities that I despise
I will criticize other celebrities in the interview
And sing love songs
Even though I'm not sincere in my personal life, I still sing love songs
We sing love songs
Love songs are a genre we play in
So sincere
But we sing them very sincerely
A young pretender and my crown's a broken seat
I am a young, arrogant person with nothing to stand on
I am scum
I am a terrible person
Love your son
But please still love me
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Written by: ASHLEY HAMILTON, DANIEL PIERRE, KRISTIAN OTTESTAD, ROBBIE WILLIAMS
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