Perrie Edwards returns to the spotlight with emotional anthem You Go Your Way after revealing sweet story behind her new hit
Perrie Edwards is back with a bang, and her latest single You Go Your Way is already making waves.
The mid-tempo pop song has a powerful message about finding strength in new beginnings and is quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Driven by Perrie’s powerful, emotional vocals, the song builds with pulsating bass and crescendos to a powerful, cathartic chorus.
It’s a song that encourages listeners to embrace change and move forward.
Originally an underground club hit by London dance duo Joy Anonymous, the song caught Perrie’s attention during a writing session.
She immediately felt connected to the song and, after collaborating with the duo, brought in Scottish electronic producer Hudson Mohawke (who recently worked with Charli XCX) to put the finishing touches on it.
Together they transformed the song into a pop powerhouse, perfectly matched to Perrie’s vocal prowess.
But beneath the catchy melody lies a personal story.
Perrie Edwards is back with a bang, and her latest single You Go Your Way is already making waves
You Go Your Way is set at a pivotal time in Perrie’s relationship with her now fiancé, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
At the start of their romance, Perrie was concerned about the pressures of a new relationship as she prepared to tour the US and suggested they go their separate ways.
“I said to Alex, you go your way and I’ll go mine, and if it’s meant to be, we’ll find each other again when I get back,” Perrie explained of the new song.
But Alex wasn’t having it. He made their relationship official on the spot, and the rest is history.
The new song reveals how she once tried to divorce fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
At the start of their romance, Perrie was concerned about the pressures of a new relationship as she prepared to tour the US and suggested they go their separate ways.
‘Eight years later we are very happy, committed and have our beautiful son. I truly believe that if you love something, you should set it free. If it comes back, it’s yours.’
The couple has been dating since 2016, but they only made their romance public in February 2017.
They then welcomed son Axel in August 2021 before Axel popped the question almost a year later.
The music video, directed by Charlie Di Placido – known for his work with Jungle – adds visual depth to the song.
Shot entirely in one take, the music video reflects the raw emotion of the song, with stunning cinematography that highlights Perrie’s elegance and vulnerability.
Shot entirely in one take, the video reflects the raw emotion of the song, with stunning cinematography that highlights Perrie’s elegance and vulnerability.
This release marks Perrie’s final step as a solo artist, following her debut singles Forget About Us and Tears.
Forget About Us reached the Top 10 of the Official Singles Chart, dominated UK radio airplay for five weeks and topped the Official Big Top 40 for two weeks.
Meanwhile, Tears saw Perrie deliver a standout performance at Wembley Stadium during Capital’s Summertime Ball, cementing her place as a solo star.
Meanwhile, Tears saw Perrie deliver a standout performance at Wembley Stadium during Capital’s Summertime Ball, cementing her place as a solo star.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting her upcoming debut solo album, which will be released in 2025.
Perrie has poured her heart into the record, drawing from a variety of influences – from rock ‘n’ roll to Motown, disco, country and the vibrant world of ’80s pop.
But through it all, her signature, soaring vocals tie it all together, creating an eclectic yet cohesive album.
In a recent interview with Nova 96.9’s Smallzy, Perrie talked about the deeply personal themes in her music
In a recent interview with Nova 96.9’s Smallzy’s OperationPerrie opened up about the deeply personal themes in her music.
‘It’s very raw. It’s very fair. I’ve talked a lot about this album… It has sad moments, ballads, uplifting songs and even a song about my anxiety.’
‘There’s a song about (my son) Axel, about how much I love Alex. They’re all different things that I hope people can relate to.”
Perrie also reflected on her journey through life and shared her thoughts on growing older.
‘I thought 28 was old when I was younger. But now I’m still a child. I don’t mind getting older. I look forward to being old, living somewhere abroad and watching the water go back and forth.’
‘There’s a song about (my son) Axel, about how much I love Alex. They’re all different things that I hope people can relate to,” she explained. (All pictured)