Review of Millennium I think that "Millennium", the song that launched Rob here in Canada, is about today's jet-set, and far less traditional generation that tries their best to find a balance between their work and love life.
For instance, the verse lines "Some say that we are players/Some say that we are pawns/But we've been making money/since the day that we were born/got to slow down/'cos we're low down" show that today's generation, despite their position in society, has always been very driven, or motivated to succeed professionally , and now feels the need to tone things down a little to make room for romance and success in the personal life field. The next stanza: "Run around in circles/Live a life of solitude/'Til we find ourselves a partner/Someone to relate to/Then we'll slow down/before we fall down" also reflects the idea that today's youth, unlike their predecessors, has been putting their careers first, as oppose! d to making love, marriage and starting a family their priority.
Additionally,the references to selfishness, plastic surgery, or rather the materialism it symbolizes, and astrology throughout this song illustrate the change in values between our generation, and the ones before it. I suppose that deep down, this song also says that finding love will improve one's life, and make it seem far less stressful and hectic. This, by the way, has been a reccurring theme in many of Rob's songs, such as "Feel", and "Love Somebody" for example. As we are talking about the meaning's of Rob's tunes, I am curious about a few myself. First are "Kids" and "How Peculiar" just plain raunchy, or is there something more to them? As well, what is "Rock DJ" all about? I find it to be a very fun song with an awesome rythm, and a crazy, sexy, and completely innovative video, but what do the words specifically mean???
 Reviewer- Sara, Vancouver BC Canada ************************************ Review of Millennium This is one of those songs everyone knows but not everyone remembers who sang it!
So many of Rob's songs are classics for this reason that I hesitate to use the word, but this one really is.The beat thumps out in a drum machine style, pulsing you through the whole song. A natural dance number, but distinguished by that lovely Robbie chorus of angel backing singers, it implores the listener to join in!
Straight in with an impossibly catchy chorus, which is in itself a very Robbie thing to do, it then moves into a rather hard vocal - almost rappy in style to me at least - before returning quickly back to the chorus.
This pattern is repeated throughout, alternating a simple verse style, vocal and drum rhythm based, with the thematic full chorus. This allows the listener to learn the song very quickly and singalongwith Rob, participating in the fun all the way!
The beat never changes, except on returning to the chorus each time, where the anticipation tantalises me to hold my breath in excitment of the rush to come.... you do love to wind us up, Robbie! The lyrics immediately enrol you by saying 'WE got stars directing our fate...' a lovely RW trick to enjoin us all in his experience. The 'We' vibe continues throughout- is Robbie singing to his future love (remember this tune comes from 'Ive been expecting you') or is it really meaning to address all of us?
Only the man himself can say, but I am sure we would all love to know!
A few lines stand out for me- 'We've been making money since the day that we were born'- well I'm sure you have, Rob....and 'Live for liposuction' are my favorite lines.
'Come and have a go if you think that you are hard enough' is punched out, daring you to try your luck! I love the fact that the album was released years before the millenium, a premptive strike for the year 2000 charts, if ever there was one.
Only Prince got ahead of Robbie here, I think Princes 2000 party number was released in about 1980! I am sure this song will stand the test of time though- a hit for year 3000 as well, perhaps?!
Reviewer- Danielle Stewart ************************************
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