You Go Your Way (Perrie Edwards song)

{{Infobox song

| name = You Go Your Way

| cover = Perrie - You Go Your Way.png

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Perrie

| album =

| B-side = "Me, Myself & You"

| released = {{start date|2024|10|04|df=y}}

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre = *Pop

dance-pop

| length = 3:54

| label = Columbia

| writer =

Alfie Russel
Henry Counsell
Perrie Edwards

| producer =

Joy Anonymous
Russel

| prev_title = Tears

| prev_year = 2024

| next_title = Christmas Magic

| next_year = 2024

| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|XrRuvwPt2_M|"You Go Your Way"}}}}

}}

"You Go Your Way" is a song by English singer Perrie. It was released on 4 October 2024, through Columbia Records.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-16 |title=Perrie's You Go Your Way: Brand-new solo single announced |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/perrie-edwards-you-go-your-way-new-single/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=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'.|url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/music/latest-perrie-edwards-solo-music-album/|access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Capital|language=en}} The single debuted at number fifty-two on the UK Singles Chart and charted for one week.

Background

Joy Anonymous originally self-published a version of the song in 2020 under the title "Joy (Get Over Me)", but it has since been removed from all digital platforms after being sold to Edwards' label Columbia Records.{{cite web | title=Joy (Get over Me) | website=Spotify | date=2020-03-06 | url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3NwvA5Nw5Sl550xGTqaQUV | ref={{sfnref|Spotify|2020}} | access-date=2025-02-17}}

Edwards teased her single's release date on 16 September 2024, after a clip was uploaded onto her social media pages, where fans had to decode the caption.{{cite web |title=Perrie Edwards Teases Anthemic New Single |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2024/09/perrie-edwards-teases-anthemic-new-single/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=thatgrape.net|date=18 September 2024 |language=en}} On 20 September 2024, she revealed its artwork, release date and the song was released on 4 October 2024.{{cite web |title=Perrie announces the name and release date of her third solo single 💃 |url=https://hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/perrie-third-single/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Hits Radio|language=en}} On 26 September 2024, she shared a clip from the song.{{cite web |title=Perrie shares a catchy clip from her upcoming third solo single 💃 |url=https://hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/perrie-third-single/ |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=Hits Radio|language=en}}

Composition and lyrics

The song was written by Henry Counsell and Alfie Russel, and produced by Russel and Joy Anonymous when the song was originally released in 2020.

Edwards' version contains additional rewriting by her, with inspiration based on a prior conversation Edwards had with her fiancé English footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain when they first started dating in November 2016. She recalled telling 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.{{cite web |title=Perrie explains surprising meaning behind 'You Go Your Way' lyrics |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/music/perrie-you-go-your-way-lyrics-alex-oxlade-chamberlain/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=Capital |language=en}}

Music video

The music video of the song was directed by Charlie Di Placido and produced by Matt Craig. The video was filmed at Ace Cafe, North West London.{{Cite web |title=Perrie Edwards Taps 'Brat' Producer For New Single About Finding Strength In Relationships |url=https://graziamagazine.com/articles/perrie-edwards-you-go-your-way/ |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=Grazia |language=en-US}} It was released along with the single.{{cite web |last1=Magliola |first1=Anna Sky |title=Perrie releases 'You Go Your Way' along with the one-shot music video |url=https://hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/perrie-third-single/ |website=Hits Radio |publisher=Bauer Media Audio UK |access-date=6 October 2024 |location=United Kingdom |date=4 October 2024}}

Promotion and live performances

On 4 October 2024, "You Go Your Way" received its first performance on The Graham Norton Show.{{cite web |title=BBC One - The Graham Norton Show, Series 32, Episode 2 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0023k08 |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=BBC|language=en}} On 29 October 2024, Edwards performed "You Go Your Way" and a medley cover of "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars and "Wonderwall" by Oasis on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.{{cite web |title=

Live Lounge Month 2024 by Perrie |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0024ccj |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=BBC|language=en}} On 7 December 2024, she performed the track at the Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball.{{cite web |title=The full setlist for Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2024|url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/music/capital-jingle-bell-ball-setlist-songs-2024/|access-date=2024-12-07 |website=Capital FM|language=en}}

Track listings and formats

7-inch vinyl, cassette and CD single{{Cite web |title=You Go Your Way {{!}} 7" Single |url=https://store.perrieofficial.com/products/you-go-your-way-7-single |access-date=5 October 2024 |website=store.perrieofficial.com}}{{Cite web |title=You Go Your Way {{!}} Cassette Single |url=https://store.perrieofficial.com/products/you-go-your-way-cassette-single |access-date=5 October 2024 |website=store.perrieofficial.com}}{{Cite web |title=You Go Your Way {{!}} CD Single |url=https://store.perrieofficial.com/products/you-go-your-way-cd-single |access-date=5 October 2024 |website=store.perrieofficial.com}}

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

Streaming/digital download{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-go-your-way-ep/1770782114|title=You Go Your Way - EP by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=5 October 2024}}

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

Streaming/digital download - BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/bbc-radio-1-live-lounge-session-single/1786442407|title=BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Session - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=17 January 2025}}

"Die with a Smile" (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge) - 3:13
"You Go Your Way" (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge) - 2:37

Streaming/digital download - chilled version{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-go-your-way-chilled-version-single/1775655124|title=You Go Your Way (Chilled Version) - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=1 November 2024}}

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

Streaming/digital download - club mix{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-go-your-way-club-mix-single/1783183467|title=You Go Your Way (Club Mix) - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=27 December 2024}}

"You Go Your Way" (club mix) - 3:59

Streaming/digital download - Jodie Harsh remix{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-go-your-way-jodie-harsh-remix-single/1772926942|title=You Go Your Way (Jodie Harsh Remix) - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=1 November 2024}}

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

Streaming/digital download - rock version{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/you-go-your-way-rock-version-single/1775655486|title=You Go Your Way (Rock Version) - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=1 November 2024}}

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

Charts

=Weekly charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+ Weekly chart performance for "You Go Your Way" ! scope="col"\| Chart (2024–2025) ! scope="col"\| Peak position
scope="row"\| Estonia Airplay (TopHit){{cite web\|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ee/weekly/20250228-20250306\|title=Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: Mar 6, 2025\|publisher=TopHit\|access-date=13 March 2025}} \| 33
scope="row"\| Lithuania Airplay (TopHit){{cite web\|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/lt/weekly/20241025-20241031\|title=Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 31, 2024\|publisher=TopHit\|access-date=1 November 2024}} \| 12
{{single chart\|UK\|52\|date=20241011\|rowheader=true\|access-date=11 October 2024}}

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|+ Weekly chart performance for "You Go Your Way"

! scope="col"| Chart (2024–2025)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

scope="row"| Estonia Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ee/weekly/20250228-20250306|title=Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: Mar 6, 2025|publisher=TopHit|access-date=13 March 2025}}

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scope="row"| Lithuania Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/lt/weekly/20241025-20241031|title=Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 31, 2024|publisher=TopHit|access-date=1 November 2024}}

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{{single chart|UK|52|date=20241011|rowheader=true|access-date=11 October 2024}}

=Monthly charts=

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" \|+ Monthly chart performance for "You Go Your Way" ! scope="col"\| Chart (2024{{ndash}}2025) ! scope="col"\| Peak position
scope="row"\| Estonia Airplay (TopHit){{cite web\|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ee/monthly/202502\|title=Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: February 2025\|publisher=TopHit\|access-date=7 March 2025}} \| 39
scope="row"\| Lithuania Airplay (TopHit){{cite web\|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/lt/monthly/202410\|title=Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: October 2024\|publisher=TopHit\|access-date=1 November 2024}} \| 37

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"

|+ Monthly chart performance for "You Go Your Way"

! scope="col"| Chart (2024{{ndash}}2025)

! scope="col"| Peak
position

scope="row"| Estonia Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/ee/monthly/202502|title=Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: February 2025|publisher=TopHit|access-date=7 March 2025}}

| 39

scope="row"| Lithuania Airplay (TopHit){{cite web|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/lt/monthly/202410|title=Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: October 2024|publisher=TopHit|access-date=1 November 2024}}

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Release history

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" \|+ "You Go Your Way" release history ! scope="col"\| Region ! scope="col"\| Date ! scope="col"\| Version ! scope="col"\| Formats ! scope="col"\| Label ! scope="col"\| {{abbr\|Ref.\|Reference}}
scope="row" rowspan="5"\| Various \| 4 October 2024 \| {{hlist\|original\|karaoke\|acapella\|instrumental\|extended}} \| {{hlist\|7-inch vinyl\|cassette\|CD\|digital download\|streaming}} \| rowspan="5"\|Columbia \| style="text-align:center;"\|
18 October 2024 \| Jodie Harsh remix \| rowspan="4"\| {{hlist\|Digital download\|streaming}} \| style="text-align:center;"\|
1 November 2024 \| {{hlist\|chilled\|rock}} \| style="text-align:center;"\|
27 December 2024 \| club mix \| style="text-align:center;"\|
17 January 2025 \| BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session \| style="text-align:center;"\|

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|+ "You Go Your Way" release history

! scope="col"| Region

! scope="col"| Date

! scope="col"| Version

! scope="col"| Formats

! scope="col"| Label

! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}}

scope="row" rowspan="5"| Various

| 4 October 2024

| {{hlist|original|karaoke|acapella|instrumental|extended}}

| {{hlist|7-inch vinyl|cassette|CD|digital download|streaming}}