About
Bullet closes Under the Radar Vol. 1, written by Robbie Williams with Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis and produced by the same duo. The song was recorded in a single take, with Williams improvising much of the vocal in the studio. He later revealed that the performance was unrehearsed and unedited, capturing the first moment of inspiration in its rawest form.
The track is a tender declaration of love for Ayda Field, combining heartfelt lyrics with a warm, understated arrangement. Its title, a metaphor for sacrifice and devotion, expresses a willingness to protect and endure. Lines such as “I’d take a bullet for you, I swear” and “I hope it don’t change, I hope it stays the same” encapsulate Williams’ affection and vulnerability. The melody rises and falls like a conversation, reinforcing the intimacy of the moment.
Musically, Bullet is built around acoustic guitar, piano and subtle percussion, allowing Williams’ voice to carry the emotional weight. Its improvised origins give it a spontaneous, confessional feel, providing a fitting conclusion to an album defined by honesty and creative freedom.
“The backing track, Tim and Flynn wrote. They pressed play, I was in the vocal booth, and I sang the song from beginning to end. That’s the take that’s on the album. It was all ad-libbed. There were no changes in one take.”Robbie Williams
As the final song on the album, Bullet brings Under the Radar Vol. 1 to a close with warmth and sincerity, ending a collection built on creative instinct and personal truth.
Lyrics
I would stay up all night and act like heaven was a place I'd already seen
And then you straddled me, like a bridge going somewhere good
And I looked at your eyes and I was like, oh my word
This is how I fell in love
That was the moment when I
No one ever near good enough
That was the moment when I
It started years ago long before I'd ever been to see
Us, hoping she would come and find, run and find me
But I was somewhere out of time, out in space, out of whack
Never look back, never look back
It's the unknown now, can never look back
Never look back
This is how I fell in love
That was the moment when I
No one ever near good enough
That was the moment when I
That's why
This is what it feels like
I fell
This is what it feels like
In love
This is what it feels like
And I hope it don't change
And I hope it stays the same
And I hope we do remain best friends
Cause I love you more than life
Take a bullet for you
I swear, I swear
In a heartbeat
I'd jump in front of that gun
And take a bullet for you baby
Take a bullet for you baby
Instantly
Take a bullet for you baby
You're why
I fell in love
Take a bullet for you baby
And that's why
It hurts
Take a bullet for you baby
I'd take a bullet for you
I'd take a bullet for you
I'd take a bullet for you
I'd take a bullet for you
I adore you
Take a bullet for you baby
I adore you
Take a bullet for you baby
I love you
Take a bullet for you baby
You are why I fell in love
That was the moment when I
This is how I fell in love
That was the moment when I
Never look back
Never look back
Never look back
Credits
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Vocalist
Robbie Williams -
Songwriter
Robbie Williams, Tim Metcalfe, Flynn Francis