Robbie wrote the song on his tour bus. He described her as a "moral compass" and "emotional anchor" during his early struggles with fame and addiction.
The song is a tribute to his grandmother, Betty Williams , who passed away in 1998. Robbie Williams show 2002 - 13 - NanВґs Song
The live performance of during The Robbie Williams Show (2002) is a defining moment for Robbie Williams as a songwriter, representing the first time he wrote a track entirely by himself, both lyrics and music. Context of the 2002 Performance Robbie wrote the song on his tour bus