6. One Way Or Another – Blondie
For those of us who have ever been driven to gain the love of our crush, this song has evolved into a fun, tough, and cheeky anthem. That was quite different from Debbie Harry’s purpose when she composed this song, as with other songs on this list. Inspired in fact by a terrifying scenario whereby Harry’s ex-boyfriend stalked her and penned from his point of view, We had no idea the theme was so dark, thus she claimed she tried to make the song somewhat more cheerful and she obviously succeeded.
Debbie Harry called her injecting levity into this terrifying topic a “survival mechanism,” which helps to explain how much more horrific things seem. Never again will we hear this famous bop the same way. Harry’s songwriting skill is demonstrated by the contrast between the somber topic matter and the lively melody. She not only worked over her own pain but also produced a relevant anthem that appeals to listeners on several levels by turning her horrific story into a catchy pop song. Examining attentively the lyrics reveals the obsessive character of stalking: “One way or another, I’m gonna find ya, I’m gonna get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya.” The repeated nature of these words reflects the relentless, unwelcome attention of a stalker. Though its beginnings, the song’s vitality and Blondie’s strong performance have helped it to get beyond its sinister beginnings and celebrate in popular culture tenacity and will. This change shows how well musicians might be able to use their experiences to reclaim them and turn bad circumstances into inspiring work.
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