Robbie Williams Critiques His Hit Song “Millennium”: “I Could’ve Done Better”
Robbie Williams, the iconic British pop star, has shared his surprisingly harsh opinion about one of his most famous tracks, Millennium. Despite its massive success as his first solo number-one hit in 1998, Williams recently revealed he’s far from impressed with the song’s lyrics.
During an interview on BBC Breakfast, the 50-year-old singer didn’t hold back when asked about the track. “I just don’t like the lyric in that song,” he admitted bluntly. “I wrote that rubbish.”
Williams then dissected the lyrics, quoting: “We’ve got stars directing our fate, and we’re praying it’s not too late.” He added sarcastically, “Do we really? Are stars directing our fate? And are we really praying it’s not too late? Then you get, ‘Millennium’, just slapped onto the end of it like an afterthought.”
Reflecting on his past work, Williams remarked, “Looking back, my memory of that song is, ‘I could’ve done better.’”
Millennium was featured on his 1998 album I’ve Been Expecting You and famously sampled the theme from the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice. The song quickly became a fan favorite, cementing Williams’ status as a solo artist after his departure from Take That.
The interview wasn’t just about his music, though. Williams also discussed his biopic, Better Man, which has garnered critical acclaim and remained a strong performer at the UK box office. The film, which features a CGI chimpanzee portraying the singer, reflects Williams’ self-perception of feeling “less evolved” than others.
BBC interviewer Colin Paterson shared a behind-the-scenes moment on Instagram, describing Williams as “hilariously candid” about his dislike for Millennium.
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While fans continue to celebrate his music, Williams’ unfiltered reflections offer a unique glimpse into the mind of a pop icon who’s unafraid to critique his own work. His candidness only adds to his enduring appeal, reminding us that even megastars have moments of self-doubt and humor about their creative past.
