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Wow, that was harsh.

I wasn't too taken with it the first couple of times that I heard it, but it's actually grown on me pretty darned well.

I have no interest in whether or not this is Robbie Williams's return to form, whether or not he rejoins Take That, whether or not he spends his time hunting for UFOs or whatever. But I like this song.

It sounds to me like he's decided that experimenting and just indulging his own musical tastes and whims had too high a commercial cost with Rudebox; but he's determined that he's going to sing about whatever's on his mind. I admit, I can't quite discern what that is from the lyrics, but hey, I like the tune.

Thumbs up from me.

an accurate review; the lyrics are pure guff and the failed at attempt at a harder sound comes across as 6th form music project marked could do better

i think this is a great comeback song in it's own right. many people seem disappointed that it's not up there with his very best, but i think some people maybe expected too much - and others just don't like Robbie, still holding a grudge. anyway it's one of those songs that personally i really like, but i can absolutely see why many others haven't taken to it - if that makes sense.
i love all the different elements and sounds in this song, such as the electro sound and guitar riff in the verses, the big chorus, the odd lyrics, and the epic final chorus with the choir. it's very unusual sounding, it took me a lot of plays to really get into it and understand fully, but it's definitely a grower, and it's different enough to anything else around to say that he's playing it safe.
overall, for me, a comeback song worth waiting for. it's great to have him back, i'm eagerly looking forward to the album, and his performance on x factor at the weekend.
on another note, i couldn't understand what the lyrics are all about either, but someone on a certain forum came up with this:
"I think the song is about the difference between the idealism and fantasy of religion compared with reality and the true nature and desires of us as humans."
seems the most plausible explanation to me.

hi fraser i think it's pretty siht too

oops... messed up the paragraphs, i'll try again...

i think this is a great comeback song in it's own right. many people seem disappointed that it's not up there with his very best, but i think some people maybe expected too much - and others just don't like Robbie, still holding a grudge. anyway it's one of those songs that personally i really like, but i can absolutely see why many others haven't taken to it - if that makes sense.

i love all the different elements and sounds in this song, such as the electro sound and guitar riff in the verses, the big chorus, the odd lyrics, and the epic final chorus with the choir. it's very unusual sounding, it took me a lot of plays to really get into it and understand fully, but it's definitely a grower, and it's different enough to anything else around to say that he's playing it safe.

overall, for me, a comeback song worth waiting for. it's great to have him back, i'm eagerly looking forward to the album, and his performance on x factor at the weekend.

on another note, i couldn't understand what the lyrics are all about either, but someone on a certain forum came up with this:

"I think the song is about the difference between the idealism and fantasy of religion compared with reality and the true nature and desires of us as humans."

seems the most plausible explanation to me.

yea it is pretty rub... it smacked heavily of pretentiousness to me when jesus was brought into it

Totally agree with Curtains and Kutox1 .

When I first heard this many moons ago before the instrumentation was changed , it never really grabbed me .

Bringing the "real instruments " in , and those catchy strings has lifted the song somewhat .
It is definitely a grower , as Rob and Trevor have both mentioned .
It took me about 5 plays , to get the whole mood and ethos behind the song , and once I was at one with the lyrics , it all made sense.
That slow burning chorus , is also a winner but took a while to win me over.

Reminds me of Ian Brown in places , especially in the bridge .
I think this song will polarise a lot of people , and will take some fans a while to grasp the likeability of the song .

The hooks are not instant like say , Rock DJ or Let me entertain you .
This is a different type of song altogether , sang by a person in a different place .

Anyway , it's A listed at Radio 1 , and was the third most heard song on UK radio last week , so there are some supporters.

The album REALITY KILLED THE VIDEO STAR is out November 9th .

Robbie's next single release before Xmas will be " You know me ".

And if you find yourself being compared to Ian Brown in any way at all as a musician, you should thank your lucky stars.

Robbie's been getting steadily worse for a long time, and while admittedly this is a step back in the right direction compared to Rudebox (to be honest, almost anything would be), it's still nowhere near actually being good.

The test is to imagine the song without Robbie's name behind it, i.e. if a new artist emerged with this as the debut single, would anyone take any notice? and I just don't think they would.

It's quite the opposite for me! I really liked this song on first listening but it just grew steadily worse and worse everytime I hear it! And it's not cos of overplay...

I do like the intro though with all those monks chanting and the synths. And I like just when he kind of explodes into the chorus the first time! But then he sings "ALLLL WE EVER WANTED WAS TO LOOK GOOD NAKED!!!" and I was like WTF? Lyrics are completely guff and the song isn't catchy enough to survive on its own. Well...it will survie...cos its Robbie...but it doesn't deserve too.

"JESUS DIDN'T DIE FOR YOU!" A lot of Christian people might disagree, Rob!

On a positive note, his love interest in the video is very classic Bond girl right?

Oh dear, Fraser.. I knew you were going to give him a bad review :( I love this song, I hear it when cars pass me with their windows down and my pace picks up just a little, it's lovely!

I too like this song. Its such a grower, it does take a few listens. I think that the "All we've ever wanted is to look good naked" line and following bit is my favourite. Perhaps not the best comeback single, I wouldnt say its got enough hit to put him back on the music radar too seriously.

3.5 stars I guess.

Robbie will be singing on X FACTOR tonight !

Really enjoyed Robbie's appearance on X - Factor very passionate and energetic ,and when he chatted to Dermot afterwards he seemed genuinely moved to be back.

Welcome back Mr Williams !

The feedback I am getting from a lot of people I meet is that the more they hear this song , the more they like it.
To me it started as a slow burner but I really like it now.

Certainly NOT a dud !

DELAYS FANS REJOICE !

The great ROBBIE WILLIAMS and legendary producer TREVOR HORN , totally recognise the bands greatness .

OK , compare the intro to Robbie's great new hit "Bodies " to "Stay where you are " The Delays track on their debut album FADED SEASIDE GLAMOUR .

Yep , very , very similar , and Trevor has recently admitted that the synth sound he "borrowed " was from said DELAYS track.

See , the great man , HAS taste !

Yeah, I noticed that too. I had presumed it was just a coincidence. Well, if it means some attention and credit for my favourite band, I'm happy.

It must also said that the likeability of this Robbie track seems to be slightly improving.
I did a music quiz last night and played BODIES , afterwards I spoke to s number of the crowd and the over-riding comment was that many didn't like it at first but they do now .

It's interesting that Robbie sold nearly 100,000 copies of this single last week , and for 95% of any week of 2009 , this would have been enough to debut at NUMBER 1.
It's just a shame that ,it was a week that he was up against Alexandra , who sold over 180,000 copies of BAD BOYS . (THE HIGHEST FIRST WEEK SINGLES SALES OF THE YEAR ! )

Anyway , welcome back ROBBIE , well done for a good new single , and a fine new album !

Right , unfortunately as from from next Tuesday , due to a change in circumstances , I will be unable to post any comments here , due to a new venture that will take up most of my energy and time .
I will return sometime in the future .

In the meantime , I better make my last few comments meaningful and memorable , so that people may remember me.

Here goes....

CONGRATULATIONS to ROBBIE WILLIAMS who will win the BRIT AWARD for OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC at the 2010 BRIT AWARDS !!!
He already holds the record for the most BRITS won , and he has earned another.
On an interesting sidenote ,one member the Brit Award Committee , mentioned that it was the brilliance of comeback single BODIES , that was a major factor in Robbie being blessed with this monumental award.

Knew it was a good song.

Well done Robbie !!

Can someone please help, on this track there is like a Chinese electro sound.... i know tat tune but i cant think what from, it mite be a computer game or a film like big trouble in little china but i have gone through that film with a fine tooth comb hehe... is there anyone who can help as its driving me crazy :) please email me [Personal details removed by Moderator]

Ahh Spirit :(( Sad times. Come back soon!

Tut tut Fraser. People often criticise what they don't understand. The song is a great deal more than a jumble of words it has huge depths and is an absolute masterpiece. Of course religious metaphors pervade the song but I'm Jewish and I'm singing it in the street. If you can't understand the deeper meaning I suggest you search a bit deeper and perhaps search inward! Now there's a clue.

Whoa there, vinden old buddy old pal. It's pretty good, and certainly better than Fraser gave it credit for. It seems to be authentic too. But "an absolute masterpiece"?

Calm down.

Calm down vinden dude! Be fair to Fraser, he may be criticising it because it's a big huge pile of smelly pants. If he is, he's got a point...