Rocket

About

Rocket is a song by Robbie Williams from his album Britpop. Released as the album’s lead single, it signalled a deliberate shift in tone, presenting Williams in a louder, more guitar driven context than much of his recent studio work.

The track was written during the Britpop sessions as part of Williams’ intention to reconnect with the energy and confidence that defined his mid 1990s influences. It was conceived as a statement piece, designed to reintroduce him with immediacy and force, while aligning the album with classic British rock traditions.

Musically, Rocket is built around distorted guitars, a propulsive rhythm section and a chant like chorus. Its direct structure and aggressive momentum favour impact over subtlety, drawing comparisons with stadium rock and Britpop era anthems rather than contemporary pop production. The lyrics focus on motion, release and forward drive, reinforcing the song’s sense of urgency.

“I wanted something that just kicks the door down.”Robbie Williams

As the opening single from Britpop, Rocket established the album’s core aesthetic. It positioned Williams unapologetically within a rock framework, emphasising attitude and volume over introspection, and set expectations for a record rooted in confidence, nostalgia and renewed creative momentum.