Superblind

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Superblind appears on Reality Killed The Video Star, positioned in the album’s latter half. Although not released as a single, it has been noted by critics for its expansive production and introspective lyrics. The song exemplifies Trevor Horn’s influence on the record, blending layered instrumentation with Williams’s reflective vocal style.

The track was written by Robbie Williams with Kelvin Andrews, Danny Spencer, Richard Scott and Scott Ralph, and produced by Trevor Horn. Recorded at Sarm Studios in London, Superblind features orchestral arrangements, piano and choral backing vocals, arranged to create a sweeping, cinematic effect. Its dynamic structure builds gradually from quiet verses to a full, symphonic climax.

Lyrically, Superblind addresses themes of disconnection, self-awareness and the search for meaning in a world dominated by distraction. The title alludes to emotional blindness, contrasting the superficial and the spiritual. The song’s reflective tone and layered harmonies align it closely with Morning Sun and Blasphemy, forming part of the album’s more contemplative core.

“It’s about not seeing what’s in front of you until it’s too late. That sense of missing the obvious, which I think we all do sometimes.”Robbie Williams

While Superblind did not receive radio play, critics highlighted it as one of the most musically ambitious pieces on the album. Its combination of orchestral grandeur and emotional vulnerability encapsulates the introspective, adult-pop direction of Reality Killed The Video Star, showing Williams at his most self-aware and vocally assured.