One of God's Better People

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One of God's Better People is among the most personal and understated songs on Life Thru a Lens. Written by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, it revealed a gentler side to an album otherwise defined by swagger and defiance. The song is widely believed to be inspired by Williams' mother, Jan, though he has never confirmed it outright.

The acoustic arrangement, built around soft piano and strings, lets Williams' voice carry the emotional weight. It is a moment of vulnerability that contrasts sharply with the album's louder, more ironic tracks. Listeners and critics alike noted how it hinted at a maturing songwriter beneath the pop persona.

It was me saying thank you to someone who'd always believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself.Robbie Williams

Recorded at Matrix Studios in 1997, the song marked an early point where Williams and Chambers discovered the emotional chemistry that would power many of their later ballads. It became one of the emotional anchors of the album, a song that bridged private reflection and public performance.

We'd been writing high-energy tracks, but this one stopped everything in the room. It felt honest, and that changed how we wrote together.Guy Chambers

Though never released as a single, One of God's Better People became a quiet fan favourite. It offered early proof that Williams' gift wasn't only for wit and spectacle, but for empathy and connection. The track remains one of the purest glimpses of the man behind the performer.