You Go Your Way (Perrie Edwards song) explained

You Go Your Way
Cover:	Perrie - You Go Your Way.png
Type:	single
Artist:	Perrie
B-Side:	"Me, Myself & You"
Genre:	Pop dance-pop
Length:	3:54
Label:	Columbia
Producer:	Joy Anonymous Russel
Prev Title:	Tears
Prev Year:	2024
Next Title:	Christmas Magic
Next Year:	2024

"You Go Your Way" is a song by English singer Perrie. It was released on 4 October 2024, through Columbia Records.^{[1] [2]} The single debuted at number fifty-two on the UK Singles Chart and charted for one week.

Background

Edwards teased the release date of her new song on 16 September 2024, after a clip was uploaded onto her social media pages, where fans had to decode the caption.^[3] On 20 September 2024, she revealed its artwork, release date and the song was released on 4 October 2024.^[4] On 26 September 2024, she shared a clip from the song.^[5]

Composition and lyrics

The song was written by Perrie Edwards, Henry Counsell and Alfie Russel and produced by Russel and Joy Anonymous.^[6] The song was inspired by a conversation Edwards had with her fiancé English footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain when they first started dating in November 2016, where she told him she would not pressure him into committing to her and suggested they both focus on their own paths first and see what happens next.^[7]

Music video

The music video of the song was directed by Charlie Di Placido and produced by Matt Craig. It was released along with the single.^[8]

Promotion and live performances

On 4 October 2024, "You Go Your Way" received its first performance on The Graham Norton Show.^[9] On 29 October, Edwards performed the song and a mashup cover of "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars and "Wonderwall" by Oasis on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.^[10]

Track listings and formats

• 7-inch vinyl, cassette and CD single^{[11] [12] [13]}

1. "You Go Your Way" – 3:54
2. "Me, Myself & You" – 2:35

• Streaming/digital download^[14]

1. "You Go Your Way" – 3:54
2. "You Go Your Way" (karaoke version) – 3:55
3. "You Go Your Way" (acapella) – 3:52
4. "You Go Your Way" (instrumental) – 3:54
5. "You Go Your Way" (extended) – 5:59

Streaming/digital download - chilled version^[15]

1. "You Go Your Way" (chilled version) - 3:20

Streaming/digital download - Jodie Harsh remix^[16]

1. "You Go Your Way" (Jodie Harsh remix) - 2:47

Streaming/digital download - rock version^[17]

1. "You Go Your Way" (rock version) - 3:26

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"

Peak position
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)^[18]	35
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)^[19]	12

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"

Peak position
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)^[20]	37

Release history

Region! scope="col"

Date	Version	Formats	Label
Various	4 October 2024			Columbia
	18 October 2024	Jodie Harsh remix
	1 November 2024

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2024-09-16 . Perrie's You Go Your Way: Brand-new solo single announced . 2024-09-20 . . en.
2. Web site: Here's everything we know so far about Perrie Edwards' solo music including her debut solo album's tracklist release date and upcoming single 'You Go Your Way'.. 2024-09-20 . Capital. en.
3. Web site: Perrie Edwards Teases Anthemic New Single . 2024-09-20 . thatgrape.net. 18 September 2024 . en.
4. Web site: Perrie announces the name and release date of her third solo single . 2024-09-20 . Hits Radio. en.
5. Web site: Perrie shares a catchy clip from her upcoming third solo single . 2024-09-26 . Hits Radio. en.
6. Web site: You Go Your Way by Perrie . 2024-10-04 . Spotify. en.
7. Web site: Perrie explains surprising meaning behind 'You Go Your Way' lyrics . 2024-10-04 . Capital . en.
8. Web site: Magliola . Anna Sky . Perrie releases 'You Go Your Way' along with the one-shot music video . . . 6 October 2024 . United Kingdom . 4 October 2024.
9. Web site: BBC One - The Graham Norton Show, Series 32, Episode 2 . 2024-10-01 . BBC. en.
10. Web site: Live Lounge Month 2024 by Perrie . 2024-10-29 . BBC. en.
11. Web site: You Go Your Way 7" Single . 5 October 2024 . store.perrieofficial.com.
12. Web site: You Go Your Way Cassette Single . 5 October 2024 . store.perrieofficial.com.
13. Web site: You Go Your Way CD Single . 5 October 2024 . store.perrieofficial.com.
14. Web site: You Go Your Way - EP by Perrie. Apple Music. 5 October 2024.
15. Web site: You Go Your Way (Chilled Version) - Single by Perrie. Apple Music. 1 November 2024.
16. Web site: You Go Your Way (Jodie Harsh Remix) - Single by Perrie. Apple Music. 1 November 2024.
17. Web site: You Go Your Way (Rock Version) - Single by Perrie. Apple Music. 1 November 2024.
18. Web site: Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: Nov 21, 2024. TopHit. 22 November 2024.
19. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 31, 2024. TopHit. 1 November 2024.
20. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: October 2024. TopHit. 1 November 2024.