In a world rife with injustice, the music industry has seen — if not perpet… Read Full Bio ↴In a world rife with injustice, the music industry has seen — if not perpetrated — more than its fair share of travesties (the sad saga of Badfinger comes immediately to mind). But one of the biggest involves, arguably, the greatest rock single ever recorded: the Only Ones' "Another Girl, Another Planet." The word "timeless" and "transcendent" get bandied about far too often when describing a song or an album, but in the case of "Another Girl," even those terms are probably inadequate. The song marks that rare confluence of lyrical, instrumental, and vocal poetry that is so complete, so absolute, that it renders everything else — in, on, above, below, and around it — irrelevant while it plays. While frontman Peter Perrett gets — and deserves — a lot of the credit for the song's majestic squalor, the song truly is a band effort. Released as a single off the band's formidable self-titled 1978 debut, it's a pitch-perfect fusion of Perrett's spectral vocals and doom-laden lyrics, John Perry's virtuosic guitar flights, and the rhythmic hyperdrive of drummer Mike Kellie and bassist Alan Mair. When Perrett sings "Always flirt with death/I'll get killed but I don't care about it/I can't face your threats/And stand up straight and tall and shout about it," the regret and despondency in his voice hang like dead flowers in the autumn rain. Yet Perry's soaring guitar is always there to carry the pain far enough away to keep the song aloft. Suddenly it's over, and the darkness that you felt dancing behind your back through the entire song now washes over you in waves of almost shivering despair. The effect, as is the case with most classic compositions, lingers far longer than the song itself. Foreshadowing the bad luck that would haunt the band throughout its brief existence, "Another Girl, Another Planet" failed to chart. After releasing two more studio albums — 1979's Even Serpents Shine and 1980's Baby's Got a Gun — the Only Ones disintegrated in a blur of drugs and acrimony. But their legacy didn't die quite as easily. Greg Kihn and alt-rock legends the Replacements both felt the transcendental pull of "Another Girl, Another Planet," covering the song and frequently including it in their live sets. The Only Ones may be gone, but their signature song soars above time, an eternal three minutes of pop perfection.

Another Girl Another Planet
The Only Ones Lyrics

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You get under my skin
I don't find it irritating
You always play to win
But I won't need rehabilitating, oh no

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet

Space travels in my blood
There ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out
But I know I can't live without it, oh no

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl is loving you now

Another planet, is holding you down
Another planet

Overall Meaning

The song "Another Girl Another Planet" by The Only Ones may seem like a love song at first glance, but as the lyrics suggest, there's a deeper meaning behind it. The opening lines "I always flirt with death, I could kill, but I don't care about it, I can face your threats, and stand up straight and tall and shout about it" hints at the singer's reckless and carefree nature. It is clear that they don't fear death and don't care about living life cautiously, which is why they can face any obstacle head-on without worrying about the consequences.

The chorus lines, "I think I'm on another world with you, with you, I'm on another planet with you, with you" are repeated throughout the song and suggest that their love interest is a source of escape for them. The singer is so enamored with this person that they feel like they're in a different world altogether. Moreover, the lines "Another girl, another planet, another girl, another planet," show how the singer is attracted to the same type of person repeatedly. This somewhat reflects their desire to have escapism from reality and their constant need for excitement that will keep them feeling alive.

Overall, the song is a commentary on the high of escapism, whether it's from life, death, or love. It highlights how humans often reach out to find bliss in things that transport them to a different headspace.

Line by Line Meaning

I always flirt with death
I take risks and live dangerously

I could kill, but I don't care about it
I am fearless and don't worry about the consequences

I can face your threats
I am confident and unafraid of intimidation

And stand up straight and tall and shout about it
I am assertive and outspoken in the face of adversity

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
Being with you makes me feel like I'm in a different reality

I'm on another planet with you, with you
My experience with you is out of this world

You get under my skin
You have a profound effect on me emotionally

I don't find it irritating
I am not bothered by how much you affect me

You always play to win
You are competitive and driven

But I won't need rehabilitating, oh no
I am not someone who can be 'fixed' or changed easily

Another girl, another planet
There are other options out there for both of us

Another girl, another planet
We can both find someone or something else to move on to

Space travels in my blood
I have an innate desire to explore and discover

There ain't nothing I can do about it
It is a part of who I am

Long journeys wear me out
Travel can be exhausting for me

But I know I can't live without it, oh no
I need it as a part of my life and identity

Another girl is loving you now
You have moved on and found someone else to care for you

Another planet, is holding you down
Your new relationship is anchoring you in a different place

Another planet
Symbolizes the new and different situation between the two

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Peter Albert Neil Perrett

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Robinisnotkawaii

5y↑69

Lyrics

I always flirt with death
I look ill, but I don't care about it
I can face your threats
And stand up straight and tall and shout about it

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

You get under my skin
I don't find it irritating
You always play to win
But I won't need rehabilitating, oh no

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet

Space travel 's in my blood
There ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out
But I know I can't live without it, oh no

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl is loving you now
Another planet, is holding you down
Another planet

Richik Bandyopadhyay

6y↑28

I always flirt with death
I could kill, but I don't care about it
I can face your threats
And stand up straight and tall and shout about it
I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you
You get under my skin
I don't find it irritating
You always play to win
But I won't need rehabilitating, oh no
I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you
Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet
Space travels in my blood
There ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out
But I know I can't live without it, oh no
I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you
Another girl is loving you now
Another planet, is holding you down
Another planet

Dan1984

3y↑2

I always flirt with death
I look ill but I don't care about it
I can face your threats and
Stand up straight and tall and shout about it

I think I'm on another world with you
With you
I'm on another planet with you
With you

You get under my skin
I don't find it irritating
You always play to win
But I won't need rehabilitating, oh no

I think I'm on another world with you
With you
I'm on another planet with you
With you

Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet

Space travel's in my blood
There ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out but
I know, I can't live without it oh no

I think I'm on another world with you
With you
I'm on another planet with you
With you

Another girl, who's loving you now
Another planet, who's holding you down
Another planet

Becca Critchley

6y↑4

I always flirt with death
I look ill but I don't care about it
I can face your threats and
Stand up straight and tall and shout about it

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

You get under my skin
I don't find it irritating
You always play to win
I don't need rehabilitating

Oh no
I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl, another planet
Another girl, another planet

Space travel's in my blood
And there ain't nothing I can do about it
Long journeys wear me out but
Oh god, you know we won't live without it

Oh no
I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl is loving you now
Another planet forever holding you down
Another planet

Dave M

7y↑271

I always flirt with death
I look ill but I don't care about it
I can face your threats and stand up straight and tall and shout about it

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

You get under my skin I don't find it irritating
You always play to win but i wont rehabilitation oh no

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl another planet
Another girl another planet

Space shuttles in my blood there ain't nothing I could do about it
Long journeys wear me out but I know I couldn't live with out it

I think I'm on another world with you, with you
I'm on another planet with you, with you

Another girl is loving you now
Another planet is hold you down
Another planet

All comments from YouTube:

Alma 9

3y↑315

43 years later and still dancing round the kitchen to this. They all think I'm mad but this song makes me immortal. I am going to live forever or die in the attempt.

Villager Eleven

God bless you all.

Mark Riley

Absolutely brilliant mate I’m with you all the way. Promise

Sal Mo

YYYEEESSSS!!!

Stephen D. Burge

2y↑1

Blessed be 🙉🙊🙈😝

Stephen D. Burge

Ditto

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Robinisnotkawaii

5y↑69

Frederico Keyser

2y↑1

This is a song about ( H )

Adrian Rodriguez

Nice

jiggersotoole

You beat me to it 😂

Laurie O'Cathail

2y↑3

"I look ill but I don't care about it"

Connie Craig

7y↑173

This was my favourite song when I was 14, it's my favourite song now and when I'm 90 it's still going to be my favourite song.

Christopher Wharton

2052

Connie Craig

2y↑1

@DaDJDoodles of course it is!

DaDJDoodles

5 years later. Is it still your favourite song?

Ashley Brown

2y↑2

This in one of my favorite songs at 41

MMA ISLIFE

@Sallie Thomas Thomas damn ur a sad person .

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Tim Paul Rice

3y↑35

Never get tired of hearing this track. Was lucky enough to see them live in Bristol in 1978 :-)

Andy Lowe

Get out more

Born2ShitForced2Wipe

Deng, you must be old

Joe Schmoe

2y↑14

Fantastic intro, fantastic verses, fantastic chorus, fantastic melody, fantastic bridge, fantastic solo, fantastic 3-way metephorical lyrics, fantastic end.

gil.gosseyn

3y↑17

Possibly the most perfect punk rock single ever recorded.

Jereмy

3y↑16

This is one of those songs so perfect for being stranded in space, you'll hate yourself for not having it ready to play while you're stranded. Like, yeah, you're gonna die, but at least you brought the jams.

steev smith

5y↑8

Not punk, but a CLASSIC from the Punk Era. Legendary song.

Matt Wright

3y↑9

One of the greatest songs ever. I would always get up on the dance floor to this.

Deedee 60

2y↑10

One of my all time favourite songs EVER! And it STILL sounds fkng amazing after so many decades down the line!! Great live band back in the day!

alonso comin

7y↑3

Fabulosa canción

Eric Writes

8y↑11

Always loved this song. Big thank you to influences: Ray and Dave Davies, esp. the vocals, and the guitar solos.

Badmen

The lead guitar reminds me of Thin Lizzy and Hendrix as well

Joe Williams

5y↑3

I adore the intro, the build up, the subtle additions of the guitars and riffs and then it kicks in then the lyrics come in in a punk perfect London accent. Wonderful.

J O Treweek

Take note of the intro to the dameds Smash It Up...you wont be surprised

Slim Pixie

5y↑8

This is and always will be one of my absolute favourite songs. Sensational and beautiful.

Rafex Atomic

3y↑7

Tô tão fã de blink bicho
Que quando escutei essa aqui no Spotify
Pensei , essa porra não deve ser deles deve ser cover akakksksksk
Acertei
Ótimo por sinal ambas ameeeei

Peter Gribben

6y↑6

One of the best guitar riffs ever. Still have this on a 45. Thanks for reminding me of how good it is.

andrew brennan

10y↑216

I don't think there is a better 3 minute pop song. A very under rated band who wrote classics.

Chris Coughlin

'Starry Eyes' by the Records - from the same year and 'Girl of My Dreams ' by Bram Tchaikovsky from the following year certainly give it a run for the money.

Mark Raishbrook

Agree, although Shot By Both Sides by Magazine comes quite close!

Bud Hull

Duckyyy AJ think about it in terms that aren’t related to genre. Is it written traditionally with verses and choruses? Does it have some sort of hook or ear worm/melody? It can probably be considered pop music. Although it’s more of a throwaway garbage term anymore — and so much of today’s popular music doesn’t resemble anything made by a band — it doesn’t necessarily have to be a throwaway or garbage.

Duckyyy AJ

4y↑3

This is a pop song? Wow old pop music is way different (and probably better) than pop music now

Bud Hull

Enda Dorgan do your part and compile, damn it!

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Jayne Richardson

8y↑3

Love this song!!!! A real feel good tune!!!!

Buddha and the Scavengers

5y↑21

The Only Ones deserve so much more recognition. A unique set of amazing artists.

Nate W.

As a blink fan, their cover and obvious admiration of this band is only more of a good thing.

Youtube, where people without dreams come to vent

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Apparently...

Douglas Milton

Be fair Emma, isn't it brill that a young band like Blink 182 should discover/pay tribute to a band like The Only Ones?

z

Well this song was on Paul

Emma Wilde

@Wes Kurs Agree and they dare to compare this genius original to a Blink182 cover...

Emma Wilde

and they compare them Blink182 cover, seriously anyone who rates that over this genius needs to die... seriously WTF??

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jordean gomes

6y↑25

Muito Bom 🤘 Eu conheci essa banda graças ao cover que o Blink 182 😉 tirou dessa música!!!!

gabo24g

@Luke Bear Blink 182 did a cover of this song

Luke Bear

3y↑6

I only speak English but I saw blink 182 and I liked 👍👌

Richik Bandyopadhyay

6y↑28

Bee Kay 5150

2y↑1

@Petro Petrovich yep. He probably pulled up the lyrics to the Blink 182 version, they changed it to "I could kill". The original "I look ill..." is one of the greatest opening lines ever.

Porcelain Bus

5y↑3

One of the best songs of all time

Luis Perez

5y↑3

Thank you Simon Pegg & Nick Frost
Sometimes Karl I think your're on another planet
Muito Bom 🤘 Eu conheci essa banda graças ao cover que o Blink 182 😉 tirou dessa música!!!!

Robin Runciman

7y↑1

Great song - refreshing - no weaknesses - great singer - love it x

y16amp

One of my all time favourite songs.Bought it on clear red vinyl as a teenager all those years ago and probably still have it somewhere. Still a standout intro after all this time

iggypopisgod9

Such a strong track with incredible melodic guitar lines/soloing....wish they did more of this...still...they nailed it here

James Ian-Allen

5y↑2

for the life of me i can't figure out why these fellas didn't hit the stratosphere with this stuff...i have this lp, absolutely blissful rock N rock. my only complaint on this tune...it should've been a fade out.

Dave Jung

5y↑1

One of the best from this era 4 sure! Very listenable

john sissons

5y↑5

One of greatest guitar runs ever.
Brings back memories of my first proper girlfriend. 😀

Sharon Brown

7y↑3

one of my favourite driving songs love it full blast in my little pink car

Mia Mitchell

4y↑1

This song is so good! I love this punk vibing feel.

Kev Lewis

3y↑1

All these years later and still know all the words! That's how you define a classic

Michael Rafferty

Such a great underatted song. Love this tune. Great memories.

NodBod.

One of the absolute greats, by my daughters love it also.

chloriel

3y↑1

Absolute masterpiece

roger white

5y↑1

Wow! This is the 1st time I've heard these guys, on top of it its a LIVE recording & the quality is great. Definately gonna check out more of their stuff. I noticed that a lot of these BBC Live in the Studio recordings tend to sound really good & clear, u can hear their twin guitar sound perfectly & the intro 2 this song is great.

yostka Docie

Good vibrations and good melodies I love it

mike johns

8y↑34

Growing up in the 70's UK Punk era was class. This song is all time great and so many memories. Wish I could go back and live that era over again.... So mental

Noel Daly

2y↑1

@Andrew Lowe I saw The Clash in 78, in Sheffield, and they were indeed brilliant! I also saw The Only Ones that same year as well, or maybe that was 77, and they were pretty good, especially this song, but The Clash were something else, they were exceptionally brilliant.

Andrew Lowe

2y↑2

Me too mate, I woulda love to have seen The Clash

Alfredo Carpaneto

2y↑2

It was amazing, I am homesick for the late 70s early 80s. This world sucks compared to that one. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Wyatt Scott

3y↑2

wish i was there with ya experiencing that explosion of the best music, such an incredible place and time to grow up. Just seeing the Clash alone in 77 or 78 is a top dream of mine

Hannu Takalo

8y↑3

Mee too!!

Darren Cole

5y↑1

Sublime piece of music. Having grown up in the late seventies/early eighties it's so hard for me to believe that a more addictive drug (ICE) became available after the heroin scourge.

Edd Jordan

love this track!

Dan1984

3y↑2

Keith Bate

5y↑2

Over Forty years on (how the years pass ) sigh and still brilliant . Amazed that Peter Perrett is still with us when so many others have gone like Mark E Smith , Pete Shelley, Malcolm Owen etc etc

lee primrose

Amazing track and one of my all time favourites. Cheers.

Terry olson

3y↑1

Awesome voice perfect song much love

Richard Ramirez

Everything in this song is punk AF from the the drum in the intro sounding like a heartbeat rising then the guitar coming as if you took a shot to the beautiful lyrics and badass solo everything is just on point

C B

Saw them live about 40yrs ago. Still sounds fresh to me...a brilliant classic. Thought Pete Perrett would be the first to check out years ago given his habit.. The Only Ones, just get under your skin.

dan o'shea

you can't get too much of these guys. complete recordings on endless rotation; bliss.

Finnbhennach

One of my all time faves, going on my playlist! :D

Andrew Wood

5y↑1

Love this track

Anthony Monaghan

4y↑4

3:02 minutes of pop guitar perfection. This is a keeper!

Emma Wilde

that intro... man... its legend!!

Broken Hearts Club yes

3y↑2

this was my favorite sone when i was 90. Now im 14, and still love this song!

Smartboy Stone

Quality track, timeless, play loud!!!

Sly Sawyer

5y↑1

A forever classic!

Maia Conway

I love this song so much. I'm so obsessed with it at the moment

Gary Keenan

never heard of these guys before, love it!

Becca Critchley

6y↑4

belgrader 68

7y↑1

Love this song

samtheskull999

6y↑1

absolute legend of a tune

RF

This era of music aged so well!

Nick Hook

Love this song!

kevin b

6y↑1

I used to have this album. Great memories.

John Sleath

3y↑1

Quite simply an awesome tune!

Niki Banks

6y↑1

Love these lyrics

James Carr

Love it too ! Not sure nor does it really matter now or maybe it does to some but I think the Vibrators 'Dance to the Music' was a cracking track and came out before this .And either way both are lovely tracks😊

Johannes Weiss

7y↑1

man, what a great song!

Leo Gilbert

Yes. Totally awesome. Love it.

Dfactor Pop

7y↑4

Thank you, Paul Westerberg for introducing this song to a whole new generation of fans....

Bonnstermonster

Sweet!!! Brings back GREAT MEMORIES!!!

Peter Isaacson

One of the best rock guitars songs!!!!

Geoff Burns

I bought this when it came out - still one of my favourites.

Neil Veganhead

A classic tune right from day one.

THOTH

5y↑2

what an incredible song.

Richard B Swinging

Damn, that intro and solo,hit me like a shot of junk,I regret nothing,not the heroin,not the heart aches,it was so fucking beautiful. Live love and feel as only youth can,don't miss it,it'll slip thru your fingers like sand.go make life yours.

John Radcliffe

STILL LOVE THIS RECORD AND PLAY IT OFTEN!!!

Kevin White

One of the great songs of the New Wave

bowlsie

3y↑1

I remember the first time I watched Paul and heard this and fell in love with it. Incredible piece of music

TRAP JEZUS

classics never die

Robert Cubinelli

5y↑1

Sensational tune !!

jim stevens

9y↑5

This is a total classic and even if it were there only song ever released it still makes them legends.

Ashley Brown

3y↑1

This is why I love music.

October Rose Saxon

So grateful for music 😭💛

Fifa Dillon

2y↑2

Inject that guitar solo straight into my veins. Rejuvenate my soul.

dj christafari

7y↑8

one cannot top this track..........this is 3 minutes of perfection c x

Tony in Melbourne

I was at their final gig at Camden Lock. Saw them several times 1980/81. They transported one to another world during their shows. Standouts even in that glorious UK musical era. I was so lucky to be living and working in London at the time.

PattyB

Nice song, a classic from the 70's. Love Blink's cover as well.

JUAN CARLOS SALCEDA

Gustos, son colores... Pero hay 594 usuarios que no les gusta ésta banda???? Sin duda alguna no estoy muy bien 🙄🙄😂🤩

El Joven

Maravillosa canción. No acabo de entender cómo 228 estúpidos pierden tiempo de su vida para decir que no les gusta esta canción. Si no te gusta pasa a otra cosa. Temazo.

Digger Dawn

8y↑169

Love love love this tune...oh the memories

ilias boufidis

Nigel 61 hahahahahahaha

CH D

6y↑1

Are they dirty?

Zxzx Xzxz

7y↑2

Digger Dawn love you too

Gopi Krishnan

3y↑2

Never Enough, the Cure biography brought me here where it mentioned this song to be the inspiration for Just like heaven. The arrangements are certainly different esp with the Cure's layered entrance of each instrument, but the melody is certainly similar, this one being more upbeat. Happy to have discovered the song 👍

Simon Pengelly

2y↑1

Brilliant track stuck in a pub in Caerphilly in the 80s took my my breath away what a song

kevin b

Hard to believe this was one of my first punk albums. Where did the 80s go??

justine ashby

5y↑1

I remember dancing to this as a little kid in my bedroon (a la Billy Eliot). Still gives me goosebumps....

Andrew Whyte

5y↑1

Urgh I just love the solo in this so much, it’s amazing.

Wèkan

I LOVE IT

Mr Shire

8y↑251

Garrett Hill - Zero New Blood

I love skate videos for always introducing me to amazing music id never hear elsewise!

EmotionalStreetTriple

thank you this is what I was looking for

Jake Walters

Same!

Ashley Brown

@Paul Gordon Imo skate vids have some of the best music. I've found so many bands just from skating.

Paul Gordon

Totally! Growing up before the internet, but we still had skate videos to hear cool songs!

Dan G

@Ashley Brown Think of an original thought, cupcake....instead of regurgitating shit you read 5,000 times elsewhere

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Hannu Takalo

8y↑1

Still awesome after two years!

Dave M

7y↑271

Dan Smith

@Alex Afonso dos Santos I thought it was about a girlfriend. Maybe not. Disappointed

Mia Mitchell

@J Chis you're right too! E for effort!!!

J Chis

4y↑1

@Mia Mitchell You are correct, it's space travel's in my blood. He screwed the pooch on a number of lines here. But hey, I guess we can give him a grade of E for effort anyway.

Mia Mitchell

I thought it was space travels in my blood.

Tony Turner

Guity as charged this song saved me!

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Keith Price

Great song! Can’t believe it took me so long to find this song!

Ian Mountford

One of the greatest songs. Ever.

Cloud Busta

why so many thumbs down?
This is a great soundtrack for those that lived that era (and yep, I felt girls tits to this song too)
This was around before YouTube. People have actively searched it out to show they don't understand fantastic song that played a very important part in shaping the history of popular music !!

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