Not Like the Others

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Not Like the Others appears on Take the Crown and was written by Robbie Williams with Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis. Produced by Jacknife Lee, the song blends bright pop production with one of the album’s most heartfelt lyrics, celebrating individuality and devotion. It became a live favourite for its sincerity and romantic tone, reflecting Williams’s settled personal life at the time of recording.

Williams explained that Not Like the Others was inspired by his relationship with his wife, Ayda Field. “It’s about being in a relationship with someone you love to bits, who isn’t like anybody else,” he said. The lyrics move between playful and tender, capturing the affection and stability he had found after years of turbulence. Lines such as “You and me, not like the others” and “The days of rage are now behind me” encapsulate the maturity that runs through much of the album.

Musically, the track combines crisp percussion and synth layers with a sweeping chorus, maintaining the polished pop aesthetic that defines Take the Crown. Its accessible melody and emotional directness helped balance the album’s more ironic and exuberant moments. The song’s warm production and confessional tone made it a favourite among long-time listeners.

“When you’re in a relationship, that’s how it should feel — that the person you’re with isn’t like anyone else. That’s what this song’s about.”Robbie Williams

Not Like the Others stands as one of Williams’s most personal love songs, a reflection of his contentment and self-assurance during the Take the Crown era. Its mix of pop immediacy and heartfelt sincerity adds depth to an album otherwise defined by energy and bravado.