Come Undone
Robbie Williams
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So unimpressed but so in awe 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 (come undone) They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street (come undone) I pray that when I'm coming down you'll be asleep (come undone) 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 f*ck 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 (come undone) They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street (come undone) I pray that when I'm coming down you'll be asleep (come undone) 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 (come undone) They're selling razor blades and mirrors in the street (come undone) I pray that when I'm coming down you'll be asleep (come undone) A young pretender and my crowds above can see I come undone I am scum Love your son You gotta 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
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Written by: Ashley George Hamilton, Daniel Pierre, Per Kristian Ottestad, Robert Peter Williams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Come Undone" is a song by British pop singer Robbie Williams from his fifth studio album, "Escapology", released in 2002.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success reaching the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4 in March 2003.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video of "Come Undone", directed by Jonas Akerlund, caused considerable controversy on its release due to its explicit content, featuring a threesome and Williams in bed with a couple.
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Song Co-writerAlong with Robbie Williams, the song was co-written by Ashley Hamilton, an American actor, songwriter, and singer, as well as son of well-known actors George Hamilton and Alana Stewart.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics reportedly were reflective of Williams' struggles with fame, with the song painting an autobiographical picture and dealing with Robbie's drug and alcohol addictions.
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Award AchievementThe song achieved international recognition by winning the Greater London Regional Contest as the "Best Song" according to the UK Songwriting Contest in 2003.
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Other Chart AchievementsOutside of the UK, the song also charted well internationally, hitting number 7 in Norway and 16 in Australia.
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Recognition from CriticsCritics generally praised the song, with AllMusic calling it a highlight on the album "Escapology".
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Live Performances"Come Undone" is regularly performed at Williams' live concerts and usually garners strong crowd reactions.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists including French artist Mylène Farmer, named "Light Me Up" in 2012, and The Michael Schenker Group in 2011.
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