Tripping (song)
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Upon its release, "Tripping" became a global hit, reaching number one in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. It peaked within the top five in more than 10 European countries, including the United Kingdom, where it reached number two and was the 19th best-selling single of 2005. It was also a success in Australia, reaching number seven on the ARIA Singles Chart, and peaked at number 20 in New Zealand.
Background and composition
Robbie Williams called the song "something like a mini gangster opera" and "kind of cabaret act reggae".[1] The rolling rhythm of the song owes much to the early work of the Clash. During the chorus Williams reaches an extremely high disco-like head voice. Lyrically the song is a bit darker than previous songs. It tells the tale of gangsters and how they "don't kill their own and they all love their mothers", before an anguished chorus of "I've taken as much as I'm willing to take". The opening lyrics "First they ignore you, then laugh at you and hate you. Then they fight you, then you win" is a paraphrase commonly misattributed to Mahatma Gandhi.[2]
Chart performance
The song became a worldwide success for Williams, debuting inside the top 10 in most countries around Europe, including number two in the United Kingdom, spending six weeks inside the top 10 and 15 weeks inside the top 75.[3] The single reached number one in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.[4][5][6] The song also reached number one on the Eurochart Hot 100,[7] becoming Europe's eighth-most-successful song of 2005.[8] In Switzerland, the single was certified Gold for shipments exceeding 20,000 units.[9] In Mexico, the song reached number nine and became the 11th most played track of the year.[10] In Australia, "Tripping" peaked at number seven and went on to sell over 35,000 copies, being certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association.[11]
Music video
The video, which was directed by Johan Renck, features Robbie Williams running in place as if he can't seem to get anywhere. It appears that Williams is having a nightmare, in which he is living sometime in the 1950s, and is stuck running endlessly in a maze without ever advancing, or driving in a stereotypical 1950s backdrop. It also includes a baby singing to him some of the chorus, and a pair of lesbian twins in the backseat of his Saab 95. He finds himself trapped in an elevator with a larger person dressed in drag, who unexpectedly suggests engaging in intimate actions. Initially, he attempts to resist, but eventually succumbs to the situation and allows the person to touch him. Right at that moment, Williams awakens, smiles, and gently closes his eyes.
Track listings
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UK CD1 and European CD single[12][13]
UK CD2[14]
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UK DVD single[15]
Australian CD single[16]
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Credits and personnel
Credits are taken from the Intensive Care album booklet.[17]
Studios
- Recorded between June 2003 and May 2005 at AIR Studios, The Townhouse (London, England), Rockband East and West, and Henson Studios (Los Angeles)
- Mixed at Mix This! (Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles)
- Strings engineered at NRG (North Hollywood, California)
- Mastered at Metropolis Mastering (London, England)
Personnel
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- Robbie Williams – writing, lead vocals, backing vocals, Fender Jazz Bass guitar, production
- Stephen Duffy – writing, Fender Stratocaster guitar, Korg keyboard, Hobner melodica, glockenspiel, production
- Claire Worrall – backing vocals, Wurlitzer
- Jerry Meehan – Fender Precision Bass guitar
- Matt Chamberlain – drums
- Max Beesley – percussion, vibes, Waldorf synthesiser
- Steve Sidwell – trumpet
- Neil Sidwell – trombone
- Dave Bishop – saxophone
- David Campbell – string arrangement, conducting
- Allen Sides – string engineering
- Bob Clearmountain – mixing
- Tony Cousins – mastering
Charts
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Certifications and sales
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| Australia | 3 October 2005 | CD | Chrysalis | [37] |
| United Kingdom | [38] |
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External links
- Virgin Single ReviewScript error: No such module "Unsubst". - last accessed on 6 November 2005.
- Robbie Williams Info - Singles - last accessed on 7 November 2005.
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