Sober

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Sober is a duet by Robbie Williams and Lucy Spraggan, released in 2024. The song reimagines Spraggan’s 2021 track of the same name, originally featured on her album Choices. The collaboration was issued as a standalone digital single ahead of Spraggan’s anniversary project celebrating ten years since her debut.

The track was recorded in London in late 2023, with Williams providing guest vocals and production support. While the 2021 version carried a stripped-back folk-pop style, the duet expanded its sound through richer harmonies and a more cinematic arrangement. The new mix combines acoustic guitar and piano with gentle strings, keeping focus on the interplay between the two singers.

Lyrically, Sober reflects personal renewal and the clarity that follows recovery. Spraggan’s verses speak of acceptance and resolve, while Williams’s additions lend a reflective tone rooted in shared experience. The song is introspective yet quietly optimistic, emphasising control, self-awareness and emotional honesty.

“We’ve both lived the stories this song tells. Singing it together gave it a different kind of truth.”Lucy Spraggan

The collaboration was praised for its sincerity and understated production. Reviewers noted the chemistry between Spraggan and Williams, describing the duet as an authentic meeting of two distinctive British voices. Sober stands as a contemplative entry in Williams’s later catalogue, balancing maturity with compassion.