Go Gentle

Robbie Williams

About Go Gentle

"Go Gentle" is a song by British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams, released as the lead single from his tenth studio album Swings Both Ways (2013). The single was released in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2013. The song was written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers and Chris Heath.


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You're gonna meet some strangers.
Welcome to the zoo.
Bitter disappointments.
Except for one or two.
Some of them are angry.
Some of them are mean.
Most of them are twisted.
Few of them are clean.

Now when you go dancing with 
Young men down at the disco.
Just keep it simple.
You don't have to kiss though.
Don't waste time whit the idiots
Think that they're heroes.
They will betray you.
Stick with us weirdos.

For all your days and nights
I'm gonna be there,
I'm gonna be there,
Yes I will.
Go gentle through your life.
If you want me I'll be there.
When you need me I'll be there
For you.

Don't try to make them love you.
Don't answer every call.
Baby be a giant.
Let the world be small.
Some of them are deadly.
Some don't let it show.
If they try and hurt you.
Just let your daddy know.

Now when you go giving your heart make
Sure they deserve it.
If they haven't earned it.
Keep searching, it's worth it.

For all your days and nights
I'm gonna be there,
I'm gonna be there,
Yes I will.
Go gentle through your life.
If you want me I'll be there.
When you need me I'll be there
For you.

Go gentle to the light.
I'm gonna be there,
I'm gonna be there,
Yes I will.
If all your days are nights
When you want me I'll be there.
Say my name and I'll be there
For you.

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Robbie Williams

Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has found greater commercial success as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: Chris Heath, Guy Chambers, Robert Williams

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Go Gentle" was released on November 8, 2013.
Album association
This song is from Robbie Williams's 10th studio album titled "Swings Both Ways."
Genre
The song fits into the Pop music genre.
Song's Inspiration
The deep and heartfelt lyrics were inspired by Williams' first daughter, Theodora Rose "Teddy" Williams.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Go Gentle" charted at number 10 in the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Collaboration
The song was co-written by Chris Heath, Guy Chambers, and Robbie Williams himself.
Message of the Song
The song talks about protection and guidance, as a father to his daughter, in navigating through the journey of life and love.
Live Performance
Williams performed "Go Gentle" live for the first time during the final of "Germany's Next Top Model" in May 2013.
Music Video
The music video for "Go Gentle" was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Marc Klasfeld.
Lyrical Interpretation
One of the popular lines from the song is "You're gonna meet some strangers, welcome to the zoo." It is interpreted as Williams' advice to his daughter about the unpredictability and varied characteristics of people she may encounter in life.

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