May 21May 21 On first listen, that is not a bad song.He could have played it much safer for coming back, so good for him.
May 21May 21 Author 7 minutes ago, ChrisJK said:On first listen, that is not a bad song.He could have played it much safer for coming back, so good for him.He has nothing to lose at this stage so I am glad he went for it
May 21May 21 Author ROCKET[Intro]One, two, three, four[Verse 1]And I hurt, but it's worth it, I guess I deserve itI secretly love it, I can't stop getting off itIt burns, and it burns, and it burns, and it burnsAnd you die, or you learn, or you're just wasting your turnAnd I can't, and I'm maimed, and I don't explainIt's a fame, it's a shame, it's the name of the gameAnd it works, and it works, and it works, and it worksTill it's don't, then it hurts and then it keeps getting worse[Chorus]I just wanna be your rocketWhat a time to be alive, what a time to be aliveWhat to do with your big fat life? Are you gonna let it blow your mind?I just wanna be your rocket[Verse 2]If you're coming for me, better come for the headWho knows when it's over, we'll see when you're deadIf I get up my face and I take out my clothesI can leave you with nothing, that's all we can do[Chorus]I just wanna be your rocketWhat a time to be alive, what a time to be aliveWhat to do with your big fat life, are you gonna let it blow your mind?I just wanna be your rocket[Bridge]I'm a disgrace and I do deserve itBut look at your face, nobody's perfectWhat a waste, what a waste and I'm proper worthlessAnd I get it all out when I'm feeling nervous[Chorus]I just wanna be your rocketWhat a time to be alive, what a time to be aliveWhat to do with your big fat life, are you gonna let it blow your mind?I just wanna be your rocketI just wanna be your rocket[Outro]Be, be, be your rocketBe, be, be your rocketBe, be, be your rocketLyrics thanks to Robbie Williams – Rocket Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
May 21May 21 Very good review!Robbie Williams – Rocket ReviewByEwan GleadowMay 21, 2025Part-time ape and full-time performer Robbie Williams is back with lead single Rocket. Those categorised under the lazy “Britpop” tag will be horrified to see the name of Williams’ new album. Former simian singer Williams’ Britpop release is either set to be an amplified throwback of an era remembered more for Spice Girls and Oasis jingoism than the quality around it, or a mockery of that same jingoism, which casts a shadow over the solid works of the time. Either way, Williams has returned with Rocket, a fitting continuation of the Better Man biopic, as monkeys were often shot into the stratosphere, as Williams must know. A pairing with Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and Jethro Tull fame may be a surprise, especially given the proclivity of Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne to eat animals he can carry in one hand. But here is a new step for Williams, and Iommi by extension.Power pop may seem like an obvious route back into the charts for Robbie “Cebidae” Williams, but Rocket is far more than a generalised stretch to public success. Williams captures the continuing charm of his modern-day material, pairs it with the glamorous, stylish instrumental swing which made his heyday so catchy, and pushes for a new sound. He is interested not in swinging from the contemporary, safe-sounding vines, and that is to the benefit of both artist and listener. Williams’ recent publicity has not restructured him as a loveable frontman, he was that before Better Man, and remains so. His time at the top of the charts feels sincere, and so too does Rocket, a thrilling song which may be the most surprising release Williams could have afforded his listeners, both returning and recent. Iommi adds a fresh layer to Williams’ already impressive sound. These are the harsher tones his image, his meaning found in lyrical choices, needed.Listeners are finally getting the album Williams wished he had written after leaving Take That. It is an antidote to the pop spectacle, the choreographed, and as a result, staged way of living. We are seeing this now in pop music too, stateside that is, with the backflipping insincerity of Benson Boone or the aggressively tepid waters of Luke Combs. Neither comes to mind when listening to Rocket, an outstanding new song from Williams, but when considering the weighty position of being a frontman, it certainly springs to mind. It does not take being the genuine self to get famous anymore. An adaptation of what sounds catchy, of shedding self-worth to fit the popular, chart-topping narrative, is of no interest to Williams here. Any art worth hearing is in service of the artist alone, perhaps a loved one at a push. That is what Rocket is for Williams.Not just a demand for the self to be better but that this future being, the one pushed to their limit, is a positive character. Williams has a genuine charm, intact as ever, on Rocket. This is a chance for Williams to explore a sound which interests him, and the heavy guitar work is a brilliant departure from his pop-ready preceding hits. That is not to say Rocket is better or worse than those offerings, especially since the straightforward lyrical choices are dependent on how you feel about Williams as a performer. For those who enjoy his style, the soft pop conditions he has put people through in the past, and the hidden depths many of those hits have, Rocket will prove to be a rewarding listen, so long as you can tough out the “beep beep” of this horn-featuring missile.Cult FollowingRobbie Williams – Rocket ReviewRobbie Williams' return with Rocket, the lead single from upcoming album, Britpop, pairs the frontman with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi.
May 21May 21 Sounds great on first listen. Always good to have Robbie back! Edited May 21May 21 by Mangø
May 21May 21 "What a time to be alive!" Listen to the most surprising single of 2025, Robbie Williams' "adrenaline-filled and balls-to-the-wall" collaboration with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and 'The Voice Of Rock' Glenn Hughes https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/robbie-williams-tony-iommi-rocket"Most surprising single of 2025". I like that. 👍
May 22May 22 Charlie Lightening is a director of the Rocket music video.He is a British filmmaker. After making videos for various British artists, Lightening began a working relationship with Liam Gallagher, directing several music videos for him and a documentary film, Liam Gallagher: As It Was. In 2023, he directed All of Those Voices, a documentary about English singer Louis Tomlinson. His first non-documentary feature-length film directed was Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties in 2024.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Lightening#:~:text=Charlie%20Lightening%20is%20a%20British,Liam%20Gallagher%3A%20As%20It%20Was
May 22May 22 The premiere of the sing has been not only in UK but also in France.Here is some reaction of French djs:https://x.com/RTLFrance/status/1925444744265560147/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1925444744265560147¤tTweetUser=RTLFranceAlso I heard Rocket on Russian radio.
May 23May 23 Author Taken from the brand new album BRITPOP - Pre-Order Now - http://britpop.robbiewilliams.com Stream 'Rocket' - http://robbiewilliams.lnk.to/Rocket Britpop - Tour Dates 2025 - http://tickets.robbiewilliams.com Director: Charlie LighteningProducer: Emma Jane Thompson DOP: DanLightening Editor: Charlie France Production Designer: Russell De Rozario Choreographer: Ashley Wallen Production Company: Lightening Films Creative Director: Kim Gavin #PEAQxRobbieWilliams #MediaMarkt #MediaMarktSaturn #MediaWorld– Connect with Robbie Williams Website – http://www.robbiewilliams.com Instagram – / robbiewilliams X – https://X.com/robbiewilliams TikTok - / robbiewilliams Facebook – / robbiewilliams Edited May 23May 23 by Sydney11
May 23May 23 Be be be rocket!!What a banger from Rob and rock legends!!I like these credits:Director: Charlie LighteningProducer: Emma Jane ThompsonDOP: Dan Lightening Editor: Charlie FranceProduction Designer: Russell De RozarioChoreographer: Ashley WallenProduction Company: Lightening Films Creative Director: Kim Gavin
May 24May 24 Really like this photo but their colloboration even more.Interesting that there is almost no reference of Glenn Hughes from Deep Purple as a backing singer in media.Maybe they are keeping it for next weeks of promotion.
May 24May 24 Author 4 hours ago, Better Man said:Really like this photo but their colloboration even more.Interesting that there is almost no reference of Glenn Hughes from Deep Purple as a backing singer in media.Maybe they are keeping it for next weeks of promotion.Gave you seen the full credits for the track anywhere yet . Glen was mentioned back in January but I have not seen his name appear on the song credits so far . As you say maybe further down the line we will see it when the actual album is launched .
