The One That Got Away
Katy Perry
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Summer after high school, when we first met We make-out in your Mustang to Radiohead And on my eighteenth birthday, we got matching tattoos Used to steal your parents liquor and climb to the roof Talk about our future like we had a clue Never planned that one day I'd be losing you In another life, I would be your girl We keep all our promises, be us against the world In another life, I would make you stay So I don't have to say you were the one that got away The one that got away I was June and you were my Johnny Cash Never one without the other, we made a pact Sometimes when I miss you, I put those records on, whoa Someone said you had your tattoo removed Saw you downtown, singing the blues It's time to face the music, I'm no longer your muse In another life, I would be your girl We keep all our promises, be us against the world In another life, I would make you stay So I don't have to say you were the one that got away The one that got away The one, the one, the one The one that got away All this money can't buy me a time machine, no Can't replace you with a million rings, no I should'a told you what you meant to me, whoa Cause now I pay the price In another life, I would be your girl We keep all our promises, be us against the world In another life, I would make you stay So I don't have to say you were the one that got away The one that got away The one (the one) The one (the one) The one (the one) In another life, I would make you stay So I don't have to say you were the one that got away The one that got away
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Written by: Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Katy Perry
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"The One That Got Away" is a song by American singer Katy Perry for her third studio album, "Teenage Dream" (2010).
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the Pop genre, specifically, synth-pop and pop rock.
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Songwriting CreditsKaty Perry co-wrote the song with its producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin.
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Release DateThe song was released by Capitol Records on October 4, 2011, as the sixth single from the album.
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Chart Performance"The One That Got Away" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making Katy Perry the first artist in history to have six singles from one album reach the top five.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th annual ceremony.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The One That Got Away," directed by Floria Sigismondi and starring Perry and Diego Luna, premiered in November 2011 and has garnered over 800 million views on YouTube as of 2022.
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Personal SignificanceKaty Perry has stated in interviews that the song is about her relationship with Travie McCoy from Gym Class Heroes, adding a layer of personal depth to her pop anthem.
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Song ThemesThe song deals with themes of regret and nostalgia, telling the story of an intense teenage love that ended in heartbreak.
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Acoustic VersionIn December 2011, Perry released an acoustic version of the song, showcasing her vocal ability and adding a different emotional tone to the piece.
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Chart RecordsBy reaching the top three on the Billboard Hot 100, "The One That Got Away" helped the "Teenage Dream" album tie with Michael Jackson's "Bad" for having the most singles from one album reach the top three.
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Commercial SuccessThe song also succeeded globally, reaching the top 10 in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, among other countries.
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Certified Sales"The One That Got Away" was certified 4X Platinum by RIAA, denoting sales of over 4 million copies in the United States alone.
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RemixNotably, a remix of the song featuring B.o.B was released in December 2011 to further boost its chart performance.
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Influence"The One That Got Away" is often cited as having a lasting impact on the contemporary pop genre, influencing future artists with its signature synth-pop sound and heartbreak narrative.
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