One Word

Kelly Osbourne

About One Word

"One Word" is a song by British singer-songwriter Kelly Osbourne, released as the first and only single from her second studio album Sleeping in the Nothing (2005). Unlike the pop/punk sound Osbourne sported in the past, "One Word" is a synthpop song that showed Osbourne embracing dance music.


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One word breaks a golden silence
Silence tells me all I need to know
One word, one word 
Tells me everything I need to know
One world driven into madness
Madness driven by the depths below
One world, one world 
Tells me everything I need to know
 
It's not the way that I want it
It's just the way that I need it
Day after day
It's not the way that I want it
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day
 
One lie tells a thousand stories
The greatest stories that were ever told
One lie, one lie
Tells the greatest stories ever told
One man can predict the future
A future journey into outer space
One man, one man
A future journey into outer space
 
It's not the way that I want it
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day
It's not the way that I want it
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day
It's not the way that I want it
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day
It's not the way that I want it 
It's just way that I need it 
Day after day

It's not the way that I want it
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day
It's not the way that I want it 
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day
It's not the way that I want it
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day 
One word, one word
It's not the way that I want it 
It's just the way that I need it 
Day after day
One word, one word.

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Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Michelle Lee Osbourne (born 27 October 1984) is an English fashion designer, singer and actress, best known for being the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne. She was thrust into the limelight after appearing on the reality series The Osbournes with her family, for which they won a 2002 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Programme. She has also appeared on Dancing with the Stars, in which she and professional dance partner Louis van Amstel took third place, and has made forays into music, acting, theatre, writing, columnist and broadcast presenting. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN PAYNE, MIDGE URE, WILLIAM CURRIE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Information
"One Word" is a single by Kelly Osbourne, daughter of rock star Ozzy Osbourne and TV personality Sharon Osbourne.
Album Details
It is a track from her 2005 second studio album called "Sleeping in the Nothing."
Release Date
The song was released on May 10, 2005.
Chart Performance
"One Word" achieved significant chart success, reaching number 9 on the UK Singles chart, and it was her only song to chart on the US Billboard Dance Club chart, where it peaked at number 1.
Genre
The song is a departure from her pop-punk sound on her debut album, as it features a synth-pop and new wave style.
Song Inspiration
"One Word" is generally believed to be influenced by the 1980 Visage song "Fade to Grey" because of its almost identical melody line.
Music Video
The music video for "One Word" took inspiration from the science fiction film “Blade Runner,” mirroring its aesthetic.
Other Version
The British CD single edition of "One Word" includes remixes by Chris Cox and Favela.
Sales Achievement
According to Nielsen SoundScan, the song sold about 20,000 downloads in the United States since its release despite not entering any major record charts there.
Reception
The song got mixed reviews from music critics. Some criticized its stark departure from her earlier music style, while others praised its dark synth-pop sound and mature lyrics.
Controversy
After the release of “One Word,” George M. Green, a lawyer of Visage, claimed that the song is a copy of “Fade to Grey” and threatened legal action against Kelly Osbourne and her music label Sanctuary Records. They eventually settled out of court.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Linda Perry, Kelly Osbourne, and Greg Wells. Linda Perry is quite known in the music industry and has written hit songs for famous artists like Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani.

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