Nobody Someday (Demo)

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Written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, Nobody Someday was released as a B-side to Feel and featured in the opening sequence of the documentary film Nobody Someday, which followed Williams during his 2001 European tour. Recorded as a rough home demo, the song captures Williams at his most unguarded, accompanied only by Chambers on acoustic guitar. Its lo-fi recording and introspective lyrics convey a sense of isolation and exhaustion beneath the trappings of fame.

The track’s lyrical themes mirror the melancholy tone of the film. “They take my picture, taking my soul away,” Williams sings, expressing the claustrophobia of constant exposure. His cracked vocal delivery and the sound of tape hiss enhance the intimacy of the performance, making it feel more like a diary entry than a polished recording. The song concludes with a quiet exchange between Williams and Chambers, reflecting their creative trust at the time.

It’s one of my favourite B-sides. Just me, Guy, and a guitar. You can hear the truth in it, and that’s all it needs to be.Robbie Williams

Though never re-recorded, Nobody Someday remains a cult favourite among fans for its raw honesty and vulnerability. The unfiltered simplicity of the demo captures the exhaustion that defined Williams’ early 2000s touring years, offering a rare glimpse of the man behind the performer. It stands as one of his most emotionally direct and quietly powerful recordings.