Directed by W.I.Z., the music video is a meta-cinematic experience featuring two distinct "Robbie" personas:
: Williams described the three-day shoot as exceptionally fun, noting it was one of the few times he felt he had to "do some acting" for a music video. Robbie Williams - Different
: In one domestic scene, the gangster character is shown wasting a pint of milk his wife specifically bought for him, underscoring their strained connection. Lyric & Theme Interpretation Directed by W
: The pre-chorus mentions "Praying to a god I don't think exists," reflecting a theme of spiritual isolation common in his more emotional works like "Feel". Production & Trivia Production & Trivia "Different" is a soaring orchestral
"Different" is a soaring orchestral ballad released in December 2012 as the second single from Robbie Williams' ninth studio album, . It is one of his many successful collaborations with long-term songwriting partner Guy Chambers . Music Video Concept
: A tuxedo-clad Robbie conducts an orchestra playing the soundtrack to a film.
: Lyrics like "I look you in the lie / Something deep inside me dies" suggest a struggle with honesty and self-loathing.