One Word
Kelly Osbourne
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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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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.
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Album DetailsIt is a track from her 2005 second studio album called "Sleeping in the Nothing."
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Release DateThe song was released on May 10, 2005.
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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.
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GenreThe song is a departure from her pop-punk sound on her debut album, as it features a synth-pop and new wave style.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "One Word" took inspiration from the science fiction film “Blade Runner,” mirroring its aesthetic.
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Other VersionThe British CD single edition of "One Word" includes remixes by Chris Cox and Favela.
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Sales AchievementAccording 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.
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ReceptionThe 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.
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ControversyAfter 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.
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Songwriting CreditsThe 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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