There's No Earthly Way Of Knowing

Robbie Williams · Other Songs - Robbie Williams

There's no earthly way of knowing

What was in your heart

When it stopped going

The whole world shook

A storm was blowing through you



Waiting for God to stop this

And up to your neck in darkness

Everyone around you was corrupted

Saying somethin'



There's no dignity in death

To sell the world your last breath

They're still fighting over

Everything you left over



I saw you standing at the gates

When Marlon Brando passed away

You had that look upon your face

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And

No one learned from your mistakes

We let our profits go to waste

All that's left in any case

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Through your eyes

The world was burning

Please be gentle

I'm still learning

You seemed to say

As you kept turning up



They poisoned you with compromise



At what point did you realise

Everybody loves your lies

But you ahahh



Special agent for the man

Through watergate and vietnam

No one really gave a damn

Did you think the CIA did



I saw you standing at the gates

When Marlon Brando passed away

You had that look upon your face

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And

No one learned from your mistake

We let our profits go to waste

All that's left in any case

Is Advertising space ooooohh



I saw you standing at the gates

When Marlon Brando passed away

You had that look upon your face

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No one learned from your mistakes

We let our profits go to waste

All that's left in any case

Is Advertising space



I've seen your daughter

Man shes cute

I was scared but I wanted to

There's No Earthly Way Of Knowing

Robbie Williams delivers a soulful, mid-tempo track that blends R&B sensibilities with his signature pop-rock energy. The song features lush harmonies and a smooth groove that highlights his vocal range and emotional delivery. While not part of a major studio album, the recording stands as a testament to his versatility, showcasing his ability to pivot between upbeat anthems and more introspective, groove-oriented material. The composition reflects the late 1990s and early 2000s era where Williams successfully integrated diverse musical influences into his catalog, appealing to fans of both classic rock and contemporary R&B.