You Go Your Way (Perrie Edwards song)

"You Go Your Way"
Single by Perrie
B-side	"Me, Myself & You"
Released	4 October 2024 (2024-10-04)
Genre	Pop dance-pop
Length	3:54
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Alfie Russel Henry Counsell Perrie Edwards
Producer(s)	Joy Anonymous Russel
Perrie singles chronology
"Tears" (2024) "You Go Your Way" (2024) "Christmas Magic" (2024)
Music video
"You Go Your Way" on YouTube

"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. The video was filmed at Ace Cafe, North West London.[8] It was released along with the single.[9]

Promotion and live performances

On 4 October 2024, "You Go Your Way" received its first performance on The Graham Norton Show.[10] 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.[11] On 7 December 2024, she performed the track at the Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball.[12]

Track listings and formats

• 7-inch vinyl, cassette and CD single[13][14][15]

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

• Streaming/digital download[16]

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 - BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session[17]

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

Streaming/digital download - chilled version[18]

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

Streaming/digital download - club mix[19]

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

Streaming/digital download - Jodie Harsh remix[20]

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

Streaming/digital download - rock version[21]

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

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "You Go Your Way" Chart (2024–2025) Peak position Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[22] 35 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[23] 12 UK Singles (OCC)[24] 52

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "You Go Your Way" Chart (2024) Peak position Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[25] 52 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[26] 37

Release history

"You Go Your Way" release history

Region	Date	Version	Formats	Label	Ref.
Various	4 October 2024	original karaoke acapella instrumental extended	7-inch vinyl cassette CD digital download streaming	Columbia	[13][14][15][16]
	18 October 2024	Jodie Harsh remix	Digital download streaming		[20]
	1 November 2024	chilled rock			[18][21]
	27 December 2024	club mix			[19]
	17 January 2025	BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session			[17]

References

1. "Perrie's You Go Your Way: Brand-new solo single announced". Official Charts. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
2. "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'". Capital. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
3. "Perrie Edwards Teases Anthemic New Single". thatgrape.net. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
4. "Perrie announces the name and release date of her third solo single 💃". Hits Radio. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
5. "Perrie shares a catchy clip from her upcoming third solo single 💃". Hits Radio. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
6. "You Go Your Way by Perrie". Spotify. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
7. "Perrie explains surprising meaning behind 'You Go Your Way' lyrics". Capital. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
8. "Perrie Edwards Taps 'Brat' Producer For New Single About Finding Strength In Relationships". Grazia. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
9. Magliola, Anna Sky (4 October 2024). "Perrie releases 'You Go Your Way' along with the one-shot music video". Hits Radio. United Kingdom: Bauer Media Audio UK. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
10. "BBC One - The Graham Norton Show, Series 32, Episode 2". BBC. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
11. "Live Lounge Month 2024 by Perrie". BBC. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
12. "The full setlist for Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2024". Capital FM. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
13. "You Go Your Way | 7" Single". store.perrieofficial.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
14. "You Go Your Way | Cassette Single". store.perrieofficial.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
15. "You Go Your Way | CD Single". store.perrieofficial.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
16. "You Go Your Way - EP by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
17. "BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge Session - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
18. "You Go Your Way (Chilled Version) - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
19. "You Go Your Way (Club Mix) - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
20. "You Go Your Way (Jodie Harsh Remix) - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
21. "You Go Your Way (Rock Version) - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
22. "Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: Nov 21, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
23. "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 31, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
24. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
25. "Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: November 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
26. "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: October 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 1 November 2024.