Let Love Be Your Energy

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Written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, Let Love Be Your Energy was released as the fourth single from Sing When You’re Winning on 9 April 2001. The track reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart and was later released in Australia in 2002, peaking at number 53.

The song’s upbeat production contrasts with its introspective lyrics about love as a force for positive change. Williams wrote most of the words himself, including the line “If you’re willing to change the world, let love be your energy,” which became a defining message of the era. Musically, the track is anchored by bright guitars and layered harmonies, with ambient effects such as a background voice mimicking a weather forecast.

The accompanying video, directed by Ed Bignell of Passion Pictures, was the first not to feature Williams in person. Instead, an animated version of the singer circles the globe in pursuit of love. Two edits were produced: one with explicit nudity and one for general broadcast. The visual style drew comparisons to Damon Albarn’s virtual band Gorillaz, whose animation team also worked on the clip.

I just couldn’t be bothered to do another video shoot, so we made it a cartoon instead.Robbie Williams

Although he later admitted frustration with the promotional grind, Let Love Be Your Energy stands as a warm and idealistic opening to Sing When You’re Winning, pairing optimism with the sharp humour that marked Williams’ writing at the turn of the millennium.