Let Me Entertain You
Robbie Williams
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Hell is gone and heaven's here There's nothing left for you to fear Shake your arse come over here Now scream I'm a burning effigy Of everything I used to be You're my rock of empathy, my dear So come on let me entertain you Let me entertain you Life's too short for you to die So grab yourself an alibi Heaven knows your mother lied Mon cher Separate your right from wrongs Come and sing a different song The kettle's on so don't be long Mon cher So come on let me entertain you Let me entertain you Look me up in the yellow pages I will be your rock of ages Your see through fads and your crazy phrases yeah Little Bo Peep has lost his sheep He popped a pill and fell asleep The dew is wet but the grass is sweet, my dear Your mind gets burned with the habits you've learned But we're the generation that's got to be heard You're tired of your teachers and your school's a drag You're not going to end up like your mum and dad So come on let me entertain you Let me entertain you Let me entertain you He may be good he may be outta sight But he can't be here so come around tonight Here is the place where the feeling grows You gotta get high before you taste the lows So come on Let me entertain you Let me entertain you (let me entertain you) So come on let me entertain you (let me entertain you) Let me entertain you (let me entertain you) Come on come on come on come on Come on come on come on come on Come on come on come on come on Come on come on come on come on Come on come on come on come on Come on come on come on come on Let me entertain you Let me entertain you Let me entertain you Let me entertain you Let me entertain you Let me entertain you Let me entertain you Let me entertain you
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Written by: Guy Chambers, Robert Williams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Music and Lyrics"Let Me Entertain You" was co-written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers. It is among the most renowned collaborations between the two.
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Album BackgroundThis song is one of the hits from Williams's debut solo album "Life thru a Lens," released in 1997.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number three on the UK Singles charts and stayed on the listings for 13 weeks after its release in early 1998.
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Song InspirationAnother song titled "Let Me Entertain You," recorded by Queen, reportedly inspired the title. However, the themes and style of the two songs differ greatly.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Let Me Entertain You" was released in March 1998. It was directed by David LaChapelle and features Robbie Williams dressed as a devil, a theme that Williams uses continually throughout his farewells on tour.
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Live PerformancesWilliams usually performs this song at the end of his concerts as a climactic conclusion. It's considered one of the singer's most celebrated live songs.
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Critical AcclaimDespite not achieving remarkable success in the U.S or other countries, "Let Me Entertain You" has received plaudits from music critics, particularly for its energetic performance and catchy lyrics.
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Song MeaningGenerally, the lyrics to "Let Me Entertain You" are interpreted as Williams' commentary on his days in the boy band, Take That, and his transition to a solo artist.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various international artists, including French singer Johnny Hallyday and Norwegian band Helldorado.
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Song LegacyAs of 2021, "Let Me Entertain You" remains one of Robbie Williams' signature songs. It has been included in several of his compilation albums and live performances.
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AdvertisingThe song has seen usage in commercials, TV programs, and movie trailers across the globe, further cementing its widespread popularity.
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