Time on Earth

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Time on Earth appears on Heavy Entertainment Show and was written by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers and Chris Heath. Produced by Chambers and Richard Flack, it is one of the album’s more introspective moments, balancing self-doubt with determination. Williams described it as a song to remind himself to “be brave” when confidence falters, particularly before going on stage.

Musically, the song combines steady drums, rich guitars and sweeping strings with a cinematic arrangement reminiscent of No Regrets. The instrumentation builds gradually toward an anthemic chorus, reflecting Williams’ belief in performance as a form of courage. Its production captures the uplifting but melancholic tone that defines much of his later work.

The lyrics chart the tension between insecurity and purpose, with lines such as “I’m gonna walk onto that stage like it’s my destiny” and “Raise a glass to the dysfunctional, it’s never ever too late.” They echo Williams’ struggle to reconcile fame with self-worth, while the refrain “If you can’t be confident, be brave” summarises his lifelong approach to confronting anxiety through showmanship.

“It’s a song I should listen to before I walk on stage, because quite often the confidence isn’t real. But if you can’t be confident, you have to be brave.”Robbie Williams

Time on Earth has been praised for its honesty and emotional clarity. Though never released as a single, fans have interpreted it as a self-portrait of the artist at mid-career, reflecting on resilience, fear and survival in the public eye. Its mixture of grandeur and vulnerability makes it one of the album’s most quietly powerful tracks.