Rudebox

Robbie Williams

About Rudebox

"Rudebox" is song by English musician Robbie Williams, from his seventh studio album of the same name (2006). It is based on a sample from the song "Boops (Here We Go)" by Sly and Robbie. The single was released on 4 September 2006, although download purchases allowed it to reach number 30 on the UK Singles Chart on 3 September. After the release of the CD single, it ascended 26 places to number 4, selling 24,821 copies, beaten by Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland's "Promiscuous", Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" and Scissor Sisters' "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'". Although the single charted relatively high, Williams was mocked by sections of the tabloid press, who said the single was a failure due to his radical change in musical direction, with The Sun dubbing it the "worst song ever". Williams responded to the criticism by joking about it. He eventually told, at one of his concerts in Leeds, about the success of the single in Germany. The track was also nominated for the 2006 Ivor Novello Award. In the song Williams makes several cultural references including Adidas, T. K. Maxx (in a joke about product placement, "T. K. Maxx costs less!"), Michael Jackson, Durex condoms, The Matrix and Mandrex. 


Year:
2006
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(Do the rudebox
Shake your rudebox
Do the rudebox
Shake your rudebox)

OK then, back to basics
Grab your shell toes and your fat laces
A little hand clap for some funk faces
And make your body move in the following places
Goes up your back and then down your spine
And when it hits your head

OK then, back to bass-heads
Dance like you just won at the Special Olympics
They got the rudebox off the back of a spaceship
So sick I just had to take it
The R-U-D-E-B-O-X
Up your jacksy, split your kecks,
Sing a song of semtex
Pocket full of Durex
Body full of Mandrax
Are we gonna have sex (yes)
Do you wear your knee socks (ohh)
Back to the rudebox

Got this double fantasy
Where we just never stop
I've got one design
And that's to funk you to the top
Know what's on my mind,
It's only one thing you will find
I got one design
And that's to bump you till you drop

Rudebox
Do the rudebox
'Cause you so nasty
Rudebox
Shake your rudebox
Why you so nasty?
Rudebox
Do the rudebox
'Cause you so nasty
Rudebox
Shake your rudebox
Why you so nasty?

OK then, back to spaceship
Take both pills, f.uck the Matrix
Jack those Jills, shake your Playtex
Rock three stripes, not the Asics
A-D-I-D-A-S old school, 'cause it's the best
(Yes)
TK Maxx cost less
(Yes)
Jackson looks a mess
(Bless)

OK then, what to do
If you try to jack me I'll rudebox you
If you rudebox me I'll rudebox your whole crew
'Cause it's what I do
Ain't that right boo (true)

I'll ride with you
If you can get me to the border
'Cause the sheriff's after me
For what I did to his daughter
I did it like this
(You did it like that)
I love it when you double clap (clap)

Got this double fantasy
Where we just never stop
I've got one design
And that's to funk you to the top
Know what's on my mind,
It's only one thing you will find
I got one design
And that's to bump you till you drop

Rudebox
Do the rudebox
'Cause you so nasty
Rudebox
Shake your rudebox
Why you so nasty?
Rudebox
Do the rudebox
'Cause you so nasty
Rudebox
Shake your rudebox
Why you so nasty?

OK then, check the tan line
Make your body shape
Like you're stood on a land mine
Call me on my mobile
Not the land line
And jack the main line
At the same time

OK, this is what we do
Got a jam so fresh
It's nice for you
OK, give me what you got
And dial 808
For the bass to drop
OK then, what's the fracas
Grab your cardy
Your lead hat and the bus pass
You don't sweat much
For a fat lass
Grab your rudebox
'Cause your box is righteous
OK bum, rush the show
I got high speed dubbing on my stereo
And all the tunes in the box are the cherrio
I know I told you before,
Did you hear me though

Got this double fantasy
Where we just never stop
I've got one design
And that's to funk you to the top
Know what's on my mind,
It's only one thing you will find
I got one design
And that's to bump you till you drop

Rudebox
Do the rudebox
'Cause you so nasty
Rudebox
Shake your rudebox
Why you so nasty?
Rudebox
Do the rudebox
'Cause you so nasty
Rudebox
Shake your rudebox
Why you so nasty?

Do the rudebox
Shake your rudebox

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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: Bill O. Laswell, Daniel Spencer Mould, Edmund Carl Jr. Aiken, Kelvin Andrews, Robbie Shakespeare, Robert Peter Williams, Sly Dunbar, William Earl Collins

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Production
"Rudebox" was produced by the well-recognized American producers, the Soul Mekanik brothers, Danny and Kelvin Andrews.
Album Title
The song "Rudebox" is the lead single and title track of Robbie Williams' seventh studio album released in 2006.
Music Genre
"Rudebox" incorporates elements of hip-hop, rap, and dance music, marking a significant departure from Williams' usual pop rock sound.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song topped the charts in several countries including Switzerland, Norway, and Italy, and it reached the top 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video of "Rudebox", directed by Seb Janiak, features Williams dancing alongside numerous dancers, robots, and other notable figures from pop culture.
Controversial Lyrics
The lyrics of "Rudebox" have received some criticism for their explicit nature and for containing some questionable language.
Usage in Media
"Rudebox" has been used in the popular crime drama series CSI: Miami and has featured in several other media outlets.
Remixed Versions
Several remixes of "Rudebox" exist, including one by English electronic music duo Pet Shop Boys.
Live Performances
During live performances of "Rudebox", Robbie Williams has been known to incorporate humorous dance moves, further enhancing the song's playful and unconventional style.
Reception
Although the song was commercially successful, it received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its uniqueness and others criticizing its departure from Williams' traditional music style.
Notable Feud
The song includes some lines that mock Liam Gallagher of Oasis, further igniting a notorious feud between Robbie Williams and the Gallagher brothers.

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