Ugly Love
Robbie Williams · Other Songs - Robbie Williams
I was always stoned
You knew I was a piss-head
That's why I never phoned
So why'd you act surprised
I was drunk on the day we met
When I see you with your new man
Something stirs inside of me
It's not that I want you back
It's how ugly love can be
Still my foolish pride
I couldn't love you anyway
Like a baseball cap worn backwards
Like calling cocaine gear
Like a pair of Evisu jeans
We were so last year
And we got high all the time
Night after night
Line after line
How did I make "I love you" sound sincere
When you were just a one-night-stand
That lasted a year
We were always fighting
You thought the drama did us good
Well I found it really boring
Get off the cross we need the wood
Say hi to your mum and dad
It's all their fault anyway
Like Patrick Cox and girl power
Jean Claude van Damme and Cheers
Vanilla Ice and Take That
We were so last year
Getting high all the time
Night after night
Line after line
How did I make "I love you" sound sincere
When you were just a one-night-stand
That lasted a year
Like a baseball cap worn backwards
Like calling cocaine gear
Like a pair of Evisu jeans
We were so last year
Getting high all the time
Night after night
Line after line
How did I make "I love you" sound sincere
When you were just a one-night-stand
That lasted a year
All in the name of entertainment
We could come to some arrangement
Just a one-night-stand
That lasted a year
Ugly Love
Released by Robbie Williams in 2004, 'Ugly Love' stands as a defining track from his solo career, blending pop sensibilities with the emotional intensity characteristic of his discography. The song explores themes of enduring affection despite flaws, capturing a specific moment in early 21st-century British pop music. Its production features a driving rhythm and Williams' signature vocal delivery, establishing it as a staple in his catalog of romantic ballads. The track resonated widely with audiences, becoming a key component of his live performances and radio rotation during its era. As a standalone recording, it exemplifies Williams' ability to craft anthemic songs that balance personal vulnerability with broad appeal, cementing his status as a prominent figure in modern rock and pop history.