One Way or Another

Blondie

About One Way or Another

"One Way or Another" is a song by American new wave band Blondie from the album Parallel Lines. The song was released as the fourth single in the US and Canada as the follow-up to the no. 1 hit "Heart of Glass". "One Way or Another" reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 on the RPM 100 Singles.


Year:
1999
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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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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Lyrics Inspiration
The 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.
Video Clip
The promo video for "One Way Or Another" features footage from Blondie's concerts, backstage activities, and different scenes from their tours.
Covers and Remakes
The song has been covered by numerous artists including The Veronicas, One Direction, and Nine Black Alps.
Soundtrack Usage
"One Way Or Another" has frequently been used in movies and TV series, including "Super 8," "Mean Girls," and "The Rugrats Movie."
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.
Critical Recognition
In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the song at No. 298 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Live performances
Blondie often performs "One Way Or Another" as their encore song during their live concerts.
Misinterpretation of Lyrics
Though 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.
Charity Single
In 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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