Coffee, Tea And Sympathy
Robbie Williams · Other Songs - Robbie Williams
I'm still powerless
I found myself breaking the girl
The king is half undressed
She's not my saviour
(I don't want your love)
Don't take my seed
(It's not your love that I need)
You're in no danger caressing me
But you're talking to a man I'm not supposed to be
And the clothes remain the same
I fear to face the walk of shame
Been nice to know you
I'm soaking in the morning rain
Find my car forgot your name
Been nice to hold you
Don't feel small
When I don't call
If I could talk I'd tell you
If I ever did don't answer kid
I've only lies to sell you
I'll be your stranger
(I don't want your love)
If you're in need
(It's not your love that I need)
It's odd behaviour seducing me
I'm a million miles away and she's too blind to see
And the clothes remain the same
I fear to face the walk of shame
Been nice to know you
I'm soaking in the morning rain
Find my car forgot your name
Been nice to hold you
Step on board the gravy train
Same old faces different names
You bet your life I will complain
Cause I'm a sensitive boy
The real McCoy
Don't wanna stick me on your bed post
And I never really will forget you
I'm sorry dear have I met you
All that you take from me is coffee and tea and sympathy
And the clothes remain the same
I fear to face the walk of shame
Been nice to know you
I'm soaking in the morning rain
Find my car forgot your name
Been nice to hold you
I have my needs
I hope she leaves
(All that you take from me is coffee and tea and sympathy)
I have my needs
I hope she leaves
(All that you take from me is coffee and tea and sympathy)
And the clothes remain the same
I fear to face the walk of shame
Been nice to know you
I'm soaking in the morning rain
Find my car forgot your name
Been nice to hold you
Coffee, Tea And Sympathy
Released by Robbie Williams in 2001, 'Coffee, Tea And Sympathy' stands as a defining track from his debut solo album, *Life*. The song blends pop-rock energy with Williams' signature melodic sensibility, capturing the restless energy of early 2000s British pop. It serves as a pivotal moment in his transition from boy band fame to a solo career, showcasing his ability to craft anthemic hooks that resonate across generations. The recording reflects the era's shift toward more polished, radio-friendly production while maintaining the raw emotional core that characterized his earlier work. As a staple of his discography, the track remains a key reference point for understanding the evolution of his musical style and the commercial success of his solo debut.