The group have had 28 top-40 singles and 17 top-5 singles on the UK Singles Chart, 12 of which have reached number one, including "Back for Good", "Never Forget", "Patience" and "Greatest Day". They have also had eight number-one albums on the UK Albums Chart. Internationally, the band have had 56 number one singles and 39 number-one albums. They have received eight Brit Awards—winning for Best British Group and Best British Live Act. In 2012 they received an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Take That has been certified for 14 million albums and 11.4 million singles in the UK.
Williams left the band in 1995 while the four remaining members completed their world tour and released a final single before splitting up in 1996. After filming a 2005 Take That: For the Record about the group and releasing a new greatest hits album, a four-piece Take That without Williams officially announced a 2006 reunion tour around the UK, entitled The Ultimate Tour. On 9 May 2006, it was announced that the group were set to record new material together once again; their fourth studio album, Beautiful World, was released in 2006 and was followed up with The Circus, in 2008. The group achieved new success as a four-piece, scoring a string of chart hits across the UK and Europe while selling over 45 million records worldwide. Williams rejoined Take That in 2010 for the band's sixth studio album, Progress. Released on 15 November of that year, it was the first album of new material to feature Take That's original line-up since their 1995 album, Nobody Else. It became the fastest-selling album of the 21st century and the second fastest-selling album in British history.
In 2014, the band recorded a seventh studio album, this time as a trio without Williams and Orange. The album, titled III, was released in November 2014 and became the band's seventh number one. It was preceded by the single "These Days", which became the band's 12th number one single in the UK.
In 2011, Take That set the new record for the fastest-selling tour of all time in the UK with Progress Live, beating the previous record set by their Circus Live Tour in 2009. At the 2011 Brit Awards they won Best British Group. In 2012, Forbes named them the fifth highest-earning music stars in the world. The group performed at the London 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony, playing "Rule the World" while the Olympic Flame was extinguished. In the same year, the Official Charts Company revealed the biggest-selling singles artists in British music chart history with Take That currently placed at 15th overall, making them the most successful boy band in UK chart history. Four of their albums are listed in the best-selling albums of the millennium, with three of them among the 60 best-selling albums in UK chart history.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_That
Studio albums
Take That and Party (1992)
Everything Changes (1993)
Nobody Else (1995)
Beautiful World (2006)
The Circus (2008)
Progress (2010)
Progressed (2011)
III (2014)
Wonderland (2017)
This Life (2023)
Rock Dj
Take That Lyrics
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Kickin' with your torso
Boys getting high
And the girls even more so
Wave your hands if you're not with the man
Can I kick it (yes you can)
I got (funk)
We got everybody
I've got the gift
Gonna stick it in the goal
It's time to move your body
Babylon back in business
Can I get a witness
Every girl, every man
Houston, do you hear me
Ground-control, can you feel me
Need permission to land
I don't wanna rock, dj
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop, dj
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night
Singin' in the classes
Music for your masses
Give no head
No backstage passes
Have a proper giggle
I'll be quite polite
But when I rock the mike
I rock the mike (right)
You got no love then you're with the wrong man
It's time to move your body
If you can't get a girl but your best friend can
It's time to move your body
I don't wanna be sleazy
Baby, just tease me
Got no family planned
Houston, do you hear me
Ground-control, can you feel me
Need permission to land
I don't wanna rock, dj
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop, dj
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night
I don't wanna rock, dj
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop, dj
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night
Pimpin' ain't easy
Most of them fleece me
Every night
Pimpin' ain't easy
But if you're sellin' it (sellin' it, sellin' it)
It's alright
Come on
I don't wanna rock, dj
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop dj
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night
I don't wanna rock, dj
But you're making me feel so nice
When's it gonna stop, dj
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night
The lyrics to Take That's song "Rock Dj" describe a party scene where everyone is dancing, having fun, and getting high. The singer encourages the crowd to let loose and move their bodies by saying "Wave your hands if you're not with the man, Can I kick it (yes you can)." He talks about his own talent and confidence, saying "I've got the gift, gonna stick it in the goal." The chorus expresses his conflicting emotions, as he doesn't want to stop the music and party, but also can't keep going all night.
The song has been interpreted in various ways, but the most common interpretation is that it's a tribute to DJs who keep the party going by playing non-stop music. The line "Pimpin' ain't easy, most of them fleece me every night" has been controversial and criticized for promoting violence against sex workers. However, the band has clarified that they were speaking from the perspective of a DJ who is constantly approached by pimps trying to get their girls on stage.
As for the music itself, "Rock Dj" features strong electronic beats and a catchy hook. The song was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in many countries. It was also one of the band's more controversial songs due to its provocative video, which featured Robbie Williams stripping off his skin and muscles to reveal a skeleton. The song remains a fan favorite and is often played at clubs and parties.
Line by Line Meaning
Me with the floorshow
I am here performing on the dance floor
Kickin' with your torso
Dancing and having fun with your body
Boys getting high
The guys are getting a buzz from the party atmosphere
And the girls even more so
The girls are even more into the party than the guys
Wave your hands if you're not with the man
If you aren't in a relationship, wave your hands in the air
Can I kick it (yes you can)
Can I be part of the party? Yes, you're invited!
I got (funk)
I've got the groove and rhythm
You got (soul)
You have the passion and spirit
We got everybody
All of us here are dancing and enjoying ourselves
I've got the gift
I have the skill to make everyone dance and enjoy themselves
Gonna stick it in the goal
I'm going to make sure everyone has a great time
It's time to move your body
Let's all get up and dance together
Babylon back in business
The party is in full swing
Can I get a witness
Can someone confirm how awesome this party is?
Every girl, every man
Everyone at this party is dancing and enjoying themselves
Houston, do you hear me
Expressing excitement and asking if everyone is enjoying themselves
Ground-control, can you feel me
Asking if everyone is feeling the party vibe
Need permission to land
Asking if it's okay to keep partying
Singin' in the classes
Enjoying the music in school or work
Music for your masses
Music for a large audience at a party
Give no head
No special treatment or favors
No backstage passes
No VIP treatment, everyone is equal
Have a proper giggle
Have a proper laugh and good time
I'll be quite polite
I'll be polite and respectful to everyone
But when I rock the mike, I rock the mike (right)
When it's time for me to perform, I give it my all and rock the crowd
You got no love then you're with the wrong man
If you're not feeling the love at the party, you might be with the wrong person
If you can't get a girl but your best friend can
If you can't find a partner to dance with, maybe your friend can help you out
I don't wanna be sleazy
I don't want to come across as creepy or inappropriate
Baby, just tease me
I'm open to playful flirting and teasing
Got no family planned
I'm not looking for anything serious right now
Pimpin' ain't easy
Being a popular DJ or performer isn't always easy
Most of them fleece me
Many people try to take advantage of my success
Every night
This is a constant struggle
But if you're sellin' it (sellin' it, sellin' it)
But if you're successful, keep going!
It's alright
It's all good, enjoy the party!
When's it gonna stop, dj
When is this amazing party going to end?
'Cause you're keepin' me up all night
I can't stop dancing because the DJ is awesome
Come on
Let's keep this party going and have a great time!
Contributed by Caleb A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@doriancambialvarado
Billie eilish: my videos are so weird
robbie: hold my intestines
@ce2089
This is one of the best comments I've seen 😂
@mipansususumyakakuznamnamn4313
Huh
@freddypadilla256
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@juanmad6466
Marilyn Manson: please....
@nachoross2008
never heard about Tool
@avril14thlove
This music video equally traumatized and captivated me when I watched it on MTV in 2003/2004 without my parent's permission. Iconic.
@hipsterracoon2159
I think it’s a collective trauma from seeing that moment if you know you know if you don’t know good
@notavailable4596
Lol I'm pretty sure I watched A Making The Video on this. This and Millennium were the only singles I knew he released until recently.
The video makes a lot more sense now that I know how huge he was in the UK.
@lucyhardman2267
Initially, I raised an eyebrow at this comment because I only remembered him taking his shirt off. APPARENTLY, I HAVE NEVER WATCHED TO THE END BEFORE.