"Misunderstood" is a song by British pop singer Robbie Williams. Williams co-wrote and co-produced the song with Stephen Duffy, who also played the acoustic guitars, bass, and harmonica on the track. The song was released as the second single from Williams' hits compilation Greatest Hits in December 2004, peaking at number eight on the UK Singles Chart and reaching the top 10 in Denmark, Italy, and the Netherlands. The song was featured on the Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason soundtrack.
Music video
The music video incorporates some of the plot of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason into it, including some clips of the movie. Robbie Williams is interrogated by Thai officials. At the end of the video when the main interrogator says that if Williams keeps acting up, he might be there a long time. Williams asks, "How long is a long time?". The interrogator answers, "Oh, about a millennium", to which Williams answers by turning to the camera and singing his song "Millennium". Williams stated that the song was written because of his love of Edward Scissorhands, in which the protagonist of the film was misunderstood.
Track listings UK CD1 and European CD single "Misunderstood" "Do Me Now" (demo)
UK CD2 and Australian CD single "Misunderstood" "Please Please" "(I Feel It But) I Can't Explain" Gallery and video clip
UK DVD single "Misunderstood" (video—stereo and 5.1 surround sound) "Chemical Devotion" (audio) "The Postcard" (audio) Gallery and video clip
Credits and personnel Credits are taken from the Greatest Hits album booklet.
Studio Mastered at Metropolis Mastering (London, England)
Personnel
Robbie Williams – writing, lead vocals, production Stephen Duffy – writing, acoustic guitars, bass, harmonica, production Claire Worrall – backing vocals, piano, string arrangement Gary Nuttall – electric guitar Melvin Duffy – pedal steel guitar Chris Sharrock – drums Gavyn Wright – string leader Dave Bishop – brass Neil Sidwell – brass Steve Sidwell – brass Andy Strange – production Bob Clearmountain – mixing Tony Cousins – mastering
Charts Chart (2004)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)17Europe (European Hit Radio)7Hungary (Editors' Choice Top 40)37Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Robbie Williams".4Latvia (Latvijas Top 50)46Romania (Romanian Top 100)53Spain Airplay (Top 40 Radio)5UK Airplay (Music Week)13
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