One Way or Another
Blondie
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One way or another, I'm gonna find ya' I'm gonna get ya', get ya', get ya', get ya' One way or another, I'm gonna win ya' I'm gonna get ya', get ya' ,get ya', get ya' One way or another, I'm gonna see ya' I'm gonna meet ya', meet ya', meet ya', meet ya' One day maybe next week, I'm gonna meet ya' I'm gonna meet ya', I'll meet ya' I will drive past your house and if the lights are all down I'll see who's around One way or another, I'm gonna find ya' I'm gonna get ya', get ya', get ya', get ya' One way or another, I'm gonna win ya' I'll get ya', I'll get ya' One way or another, I'm gonna see ya' I'm gonna meet ya', meet ya', meet ya', meet ya' One day maybe next week ,I'm gonna meet ya' I'll meet ya' ah And if the lights are all out I'll follow your bus downtown See who's hangin' out One way or another, I'm gonna lose ya' I'm gonna give you the slip A slip of the lip or another I'm gonna lose ya' I'm gonna trick ya', I'll trick ya' One way or another, I'm gonna lose ya' I'm gonna trick ya', trick ya', trick ya', trick ya' One way or another, I'm gonna lose ya' I'm gonna give you the slip I'll walk down the mall, stand over by the wall Where I can see it all, find out who ya' call Lead you to the supermarket checkout, some specials and rat food Get lost in the crowd One way or another I'm gonna get ya' (Where I can see it all, find out who ya' call) I'll get ya', get ya', get ya', get ya' One way or another I'm gonna get ya'(Where I can see it all, find out who ya' call) I'll get ya', get ya', get ya', get ya' One way or another I'm gonna get ya'(Where I can see it all, find out who ya' call) I'll get ya', get ya', get ya', get ya' One way or another I'm gonna get ya' I'll get ya', get ya', get ya', get ya'
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Written by: Deborah Harry, Nigel Harrison
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"One Way Or Another" is a song by American new wave band Blondie from their third studio album, "Parallel Lines," released in 1978.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 on the RPM 100 in Canada. Though it didn't top the charts, "One Way or Another" has remained one of Blondie's most recognized hits.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the song were inspired by one of Debbie Harry's ex-boyfriends who stalked her after their breakup. The song deals with themes of determination, pursuit, and stalking.
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Video ClipThe promo video for "One Way Or Another" features footage from Blondie's concerts, backstage activities, and different scenes from their tours.
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Covers and RemakesThe song has been covered by numerous artists including The Veronicas, One Direction, and Nine Black Alps.
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Soundtrack Usage"One Way Or Another" has frequently been used in movies and TV series, including "Super 8," "Mean Girls," and "The Rugrats Movie."
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Influence on Music"One Way Or Another" is thought to be a huge influence on new wave music and one of the first instances of rap in mainstream rock and pop music.
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Critical RecognitionIn 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the song at No. 298 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Live performancesBlondie often performs "One Way Or Another" as their encore song during their live concerts.
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Misinterpretation of LyricsThough the lyrics may sound flippant or casual, the subject matter was serious. Debbie Harry has stated in interviews that she was genuinely frightened by her stalker.
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Charity SingleIn 2013, British boy band One Direction covered "One Way Or Another" as a charity single for Comic Relief. Their version became a number one hit in the UK.
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