Another Way to Die

Alicia Keys, Jack White

About Another Way to Die

"Another Way to Die" is a song by American musicians Jack White and Alicia Keys. Written and produced by White as the theme song to the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace, it was released as a single in the United States on September 30, 2008 and in Europe on October 20, 2008. The song—which features White on vocals, guitar and drums and Keys on vocals—is the first duet in the Bond film series, and was nominated for Best Short Form Music Video at the 2009 Grammy Awards, with director P. R. Brown. It was also nominated for Best Song at the 2008 Critics' Choice Awards, and won Best Original Song at the Satellite Awards 2008. Commercially, the song reached number one in Finland and became a top-five hit in Austria, Norway, Scotland, and Switzerland. The single was released as a limited edition 7" single of 6,000 copies in the U. S. on September 30, 2008 by White's label Third Man Records, and in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2008 by XL Recordings. It was also released as a downloadable song for the video game Guitar Hero World Tour on November 7, 2008. An instrumental version of the song was also used in a Coca-Cola commercial, as Coca-Cola Zero was used to promote the film; however, White subsequently announced that he had not approved of the song being licensed for this use. Roughly the first two minutes of the song were first played on September 13, 2008 on the radio show Siglo 21 on Radio 3 in Spain. The song premiered on British radio on September 18, 2008 on BBC Radio 1's The Jo Whiley Show. Newsbeat described the reaction from listeners who e-mailed their opinions as mixed. On October 3, 2008 the music video premiered on Channel 4. 


Year:
2008
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I know the player
With the slick
Trigger finger
For her majesty
Another one
With the
Golden tone voice
And then your fantasy
Another bill
From a killer
Turned a thrill
Into a tragedy

Yeah, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can trust is just
Another way to die

Another tricky little gun
Giving solace to the one
That will never see
The sunshine
Another inch of your life
Sacrificed
For your brother
In the nick of time
Another dirty money
Heaven sent honey
Turning on a dime

Well, a door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can trust is just
Another way to die

Hey
Wo-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Another girl
With her finger
On the world singing
Do what you want here
Another gun thrown down
And surrendered
Took away your fear
Hey
Another man
That stands right
Behind you
Looking in the mirror

A door left open
A woman walking by
A drop in the water
A look in the eye
A phone on the table
A man on your side
Someone that you think
That you can trust is just
Another way to die
It's just another way
It's just another way
Baby Baby

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: Jack White

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10 facts about this song

Bond Connection
"Another Way to Die" is the theme song of the 2008 James Bond film "Quantum of Solace." This unique connection makes it a part of the iconic series of music dedicated to the British spy films.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration between American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys and rock musician Jack White. It's noteworthy because it marked the first time a duet was featured on a Bond theme song.
Chart Success
"Another Way to Die" had a successful run on the charts, peaking at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA, #9 on the UK Singles Chart, and #26 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song was well received in numerous other countries as well.
Instruments
Besides providing vocals, both Alicia Keys and Jack White played their respective instruments for the song - piano for Alicia and drums for Jack.
Video Director
The music video for "Another Way to Die" was directed by P.R. Brown, who has also directed videos for artists like Prince and Taylor Swift.
Limited Release
A limited edition vinyl of the song was released in the third quarter of 2008. Only 6,000 copies were produced, making it highly sought after by collectors.
Award Nominated
This song was nominated for Best Short Form Music Video at the 2009 Grammy Awards, showcasing its appeal not only for its sound but also its visual artistry.
Critics' Reviews
Despite its commercial success, "Another Way to Die" received mixed reviews from music critics. While some praised the unique combination of Keys' and White's styles, others were less enthusiastic, considering it a weaker entry in the Bond theme pantheon.
Duration
It is one of the longest Bond theme songs, with a duration of 4:23 minutes.
Behind The Scenes
The song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, a location chosen by Jack White.

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