Millennium

Robbie Williams

About Millennium

"Millennium" is a song recorded by English singer Robbie Williams for his second studio album I've Been Expecting You (1998). In September 1998, it was released as the first track from the album and became Williams' first single to top the UK Singles Chart. The song also received extensive airplay in the United States and Canada, where it was the lead single from Williams' 1999 compilation album, The Ego Has Landed. The song borrows heavily from the musical arrangement of John Barry's "You Only Live Twice", the title track of the 1967 James Bond film, said to be one of Williams' favourite James Bond movies. However, it is a re-recording in a slightly different key instead of a direct sample for reasons of cost. 


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2004
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we've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying its not too late
millennium

some say that we are players
some say that we are pawns
but we've been making money since the day that we were born
then slow down before we fall down

we've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying its not too late
cause we know we're falling from grace
millennium

live for liposuction
and detox for your rent
overdose at Christmas
and give it up for lent
my friends are all so cynical
refuse to keep the faith
we all enjoy the madness cause we know we're gonna to fade away

we've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
cause we know we're falling from grace
millennium

come and have a go if you think you are hard enough [Repeat: x2]

millennium [Repeat: x2]

we've got stars directing our fate
and we're praying it's not too late
cause we know we're falling from grace
millennium

and when we come we always come to late
i often think that we were born to hate
get up and see the sarcasm in my eyes (X2)

we've got stars directing our fate
(millennium)and we're praying its not too late
(millennium) cause we know we're falling from grace

millennium

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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: Robert Peter Williams, John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, Guy Chambers

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Millennium" was released by pop artist Robbie Williams on September 7, 1998. It was the second single from his second studio album, "I've Been Expecting You."
Chart Performance
The song enjoyed tremendous commercial success and was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart. It became Williams' first number-one single as a solo artist.
Music Video
The music video for "Millennium" was directed by Vaughan Arnell. It was inspired by James Bond films and featured Williams playing a spy character.
Song Composition
"Millennium" samples the instrumental strings from John Barry's theme to the James Bond film, "You Only Live Twice." This was one of the first songs where Williams had taken a significant songwriting role.
Album Success
The album in which "Millennium" features, "I've Been Expecting You," went on to be the best-selling album of 1999 in the United Kingdom.
Awards
The song won the award for Best Single of the Year at the 1999 BRIT Awards.
Notable Performances
Robbie Williams performed "Millennium" live at the 1999 BRIT Awards.
Influence
The success of "Millennium" established Robbie Williams' position as a leading figure in British pop music in the late 90s and the 2000s.
Collaboration
Williams co-wrote the song with Guy Chambers, a songwriter and producer who played a crucial role in many of Williams' hits.
Global Success
Outside of the UK, "Millennium" also had significant chart success in many countries, such as reaching the top 10 in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and Venezuela.

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