Something Beautiful (Better Man)

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Something Beautiful appears during the reflective midpoint of Better Man, marking Robbie Williams’s emergence from the chaos of fame into renewed creative focus. Originally released on Escapology in 2002, the song is rearranged by Chris Reid for the film with new orchestral and choral layers that heighten its emotional resonance. This version, sung by Adam Tucker within the film and by Williams on the soundtrack, captures a more mature, introspective tone than the original pop arrangement.

The sequence depicts Williams beginning to heal and rediscover his purpose through collaboration with Guy Chambers, reflecting the pair’s early writing sessions that helped reframe his career. The new arrangement introduces soft strings and piano textures beneath a slower rhythm, bringing intimacy to the song’s message of redemption. A spoken bridge and brief rap interlude—written for the film—highlight the creative synergy and humour that defined their partnership.

Williams has often described Something Beautiful as one of his most meaningful songs, a meditation on the fragility of success and the desire for connection. In Better Man, it becomes a symbol of artistic rebirth, the moment where melody and self-belief re-emerge from turmoil.

“It’s about coming back from the void, about surviving yourself. I’m proud of what it stands for now—it’s grown with me.”Robbie Williams

Reimagined with cinematic warmth, Something Beautiful transforms from a chart hit into a scene of quiet revelation. It stands as one of the most affecting moments on the Better Man soundtrack, balancing self-reflection with hope.