The Inspiration Behind These Famous Songs Show That A Great Idea Can Come From Anywhere

One Way Or Another

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Few people haven’t heard Blondie’s hit, “One Way Or Another” but most don’t know the meaning behind the lyrics or its origin. The band’s lead singer, Debbie Harry wrote the song about her ex-boyfriend who ended up stalking her. While the song may have an upbeat melody, the lyrics get a whole lot darker when you realize what she’s talking about.

The artist told Vice, “ I’ve had a couple of ex-boyfriends who didn’t understand the ‘ex’, and that was problematic.” Not only did she have a problem with ex-boyfriends harassing her, but crazed fans, too.