Robbie Williams has confessed his disdain for his 1998 chart-topping hit Millennium. Despite its success as his first UK No. 1 single, the pop icon criticized the song’s lyrics in a candid interview on BBC Breakfast.
Reflecting on the track, which interpolates the theme from the James Bond film You Only Live Twice, Williams didn’t hold back:
“I just don’t like the lyric in that song. I wrote that crap,” he admitted. Quoting the chorus, he mocked, “‘We’ve got stars directing our fate’—have we? ‘We’re praying it’s not too late’—are we? ‘Cause we know we’re falling from grace’—are we?”
Despite his regret over Millennium, Williams is actively pursuing new music ventures.
A “New Rat Pack” Album
The singer, who previously released two successful swing albums (Swing When You’re Winning in 2001 and Swings Both Ways in 2013), shared his ambition to create original songs inspired by the Rat Pack era:
“I’d like to write a new Rat Pack album. Whether they [the estates of Sinatra and co.] join in or not is up to them, but we’ll see.”
“Guitar Rock” Album and Black Sabbath Collaboration
Williams also confirmed he’s working on a “guitar rock” album and addressed rumors about Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi featuring on a track:
“This song is massive guitars, adrenaline-filled, and balls-to-the-wall. It’s my favorite song off the new album,” he said, teasing that its release may hinge on the success of his biopic Better Man.
Robbie Williams’ Better Man Biopic
Discussing the film, Williams compared himself to Eminem in 8 Mile. Despite mixed reviews, including a three-star critique from NME that called the movie a “hodgepodge” of ambitious ideas, the pop star seemed optimistic about its reception.
Upcoming 2025 Tour
Williams is set to embark on a massive tour across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, following recent hints to fans that his return to the stage was imminent.
Source: NME
