Robbie Williams - - Different

"Different" is a soaring orchestral ballad released in December 2012 as the second single from Robbie Williams' ninth studio album, . It is one of his many successful collaborations with long-term songwriting partner Guy Chambers . Music Video Concept

: In one domestic scene, the gangster character is shown wasting a pint of milk his wife specifically bought for him, underscoring their strained connection. Lyric & Theme Interpretation

: Lyrics like "I look you in the lie / Something deep inside me dies" suggest a struggle with honesty and self-loathing.

The song is a plea for redemption and a vow to change. In the lyrics, Williams explores themes of self-sabotage and the desperate hope that this time will be different:

: He performed "Different" at the 100th Royal Variety Performance in 2012, showcasing the song's grand orchestral arrangement.

: The "film" within the video stars Robbie as a 1950s-style bank bandit/gangster struggling with a failing relationship while trying to balance his criminal life.