Williams uses a prominent falsetto during the chorus, unusual for his typical vocal style.
Robbie Williams: Tripping (Music Video 2005) - Trivia - IMDb Robbie Williams - Tripping
The song is famously cryptic, blending social commentary with personal introspection. Williams uses a prominent falsetto during the chorus,
The opening lines— "First they ignore you, then laugh at you and hate you. Then they fight you, then you win" —are often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. It reflects the struggle of the underdog or the arc of a controversial career. Then they fight you, then you win" —are
It features twin toddlers, a baby with an adult voice, and Williams trapped in a 1950s-style nightmare.
Directed by , the video is a surrealist masterpiece that visualizes the song's "trippy" themes:
Robbie is seen running in place on a treadmill-like corridor but never moving forward.