Bodies

Robbie Williams

About Bodies

"Bodies" is a song by English recording artist Robbie Williams. It was released on 12 October 2009 by EMI as the lead single from his eighth studio album Reality Killed the Video Star (2009). It received its premiere on The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 after an interview with Williams on 4 September 2009 at 8 am. It is Williams' first single release as a solo artist since "She's Madonna" in March 2007."Bodies" entered and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, selling 89,000 copies in its first week and attaining his best first-week sales since "Rock DJ" in August 2000. Williams was beaten to number 1 by Alexandra Burke, whose single "Bad Boys" (featuring rapper Flo Rida) was released on the same day and sold 187,000 in the same week. The cover art was photographed by Julian Broad. 


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(Yeah)

God gave me the sunshine
Then showed me my lifeline
I was told it was all mine
Then I got laid on the ley line
What a day, what a day
And your Jesus really died for me
Then Jesus really tried for me

Uk and entropy
I feel like it's fucking me
Wanna feed off the energy
Love living like a deity
One a day, one day
And your Jesus really died for me
I guess Jesus really tried for me

Bodies in the bodhi tree
Bodies making chemistry
Bodies of my family
Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery
And that's the way it's gonna be

All we've ever wanted is to look good naked
Hope that someone can take it
God save me rejection from my reflection
I want perfection

Praying for the rapture
'Cause it's stranger getting stranger
And everything's contagious
It's the modern middle ages
All day, every day
And if Jesus really died for me
Then Jesus really tried for me

Bodies in the bodhi tree
Bodies making chemistry
Bodies of my family
Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery
And that's the way it's gonna be

All we've ever wanted is to look good naked
Hope that someone can take it
God save me rejection from my reflection
I want perfection

(Yeah)

Bodies in the bodhi tree
Bodies making chemistry
Bodies of my family
Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery
Bodies in the bodhi tree
Bodies making chemistry
Bodies of my family
Bodies in the way of me
Bodies in the cemetery
And that's the way it's gonna be

All we've ever wanted is to look good naked
Hope that someone can take it (someone can take it)
God save me rejection from my reflection
I want perfection

Jesus didn't die for you (Jesus didn't die for you)
What are you on? (I want perfection)
Jesus didn't die for you (Jesus didn't die for you)
What are you on? (bodies can die young) oh, Lord

Jesus didn't die for you (oh)
Jesus didn't die for you
Jesus didn't die for you (oh)

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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, Craig Russo, Brandon Christy

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Bodies" is a song by British singer Robbie Williams. It was released as the lead single from his eighth studio album, "Reality Killed the Video Star" in 2009.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, making it Williams' 23rd top ten single in the UK.
Unique Genre
"Bodies" is particularly unique for its genre fusion. It features elements of pop, rock, and dance music, all combined in one song.
Music Video
The music video for "Bodies" was directed by Williams' frequent collaborator, Vaughan Arnell, and was shot in the Mojave Desert. In the video, Williams is seen stranded in the desert, intercut with scenes of him singing in a chapel-like building.
Controversial Lyrics
"Bodies" was a subject of controversy due to its lyrics. Some people interpreted the lyrics as an attack on religious beliefs, a charge which Williams denied.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Robbie Williams, Brandon Christy, and Craig Russo. This collaboration was one of the first times Williams had co-written with outside songwriters.
Reception
"Bodies" received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its catchy melody and bold sound, while others criticised it for its confusing lyrics.
Live Performance
Williams premiered "Bodies" live on X-Factor, which drew in over 14 million viewers.
Album's Success
Despite the mixed reviews, "Bodies" played a contributing role in the success of "Reality Killed the Video Star" album, which became a number one album in ten countries.
Follow Up
Strikingly, "Bodies" was the last of Williams' singles to go higher than number 20 in the UK singles charts until his release of "Candy" in 2012, which went straight to number one.

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