One More Time...
"One More Time..." is a song by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released as the lead single from their second studio album, Discovery, on November 13, 2000, by Virgin Records.[1] The track, a French house composition featuring processed vocals by American singer Romanthony, samples the 1979 soul song "More Spell on You" by Eddie Johns and employs Auto-Tune effects to create its signature robotic vocal style.[2][3] It became one of Daft Punk's signature hits, blending disco influences with electronic production to celebrate themes of joy and perseverance through dance.[4] Written and produced by Daft Punk members Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, "One More Time..." marked a shift toward a more pop-oriented sound compared to their debut album Homework, incorporating lush synths, a steady four-on-the-floor beat, and an extended instrumental breakdown that builds euphoria.[1] Romanthony's lyrics, delivered in a talkbox-like vocoder, emphasize repetition and celebration—"One more time, we're gonna celebrate"—reflecting the duo's intent to craft an anthem for endless partying.[2] The song's production also drew from disco and funk, aligning with Discovery's concept of reinterpreting influences from the duo's childhood.[1] Commercially, "One More Time..." achieved widespread success, topping charts in France, Italy, and the Netherlands, reaching number one on the UK Dance Chart and number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it spent 28 weeks in the top 100.[5] In the United States, it peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 but fared better on dance charts, hitting number one on the Dance Club Songs survey.[6] The single's enduring popularity contributed to Discovery's platinum certification in multiple countries and helped establish Daft Punk as global electronic music icons.[1] Critically acclaimed for its infectious energy and innovative sampling, the song has been ranked among the decade's best by major publications, including number five on Pitchfork's Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s and number 33 on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of the 2000s.[7][8] Its cultural impact extends to visual media, serving as the opening track in the 2003 anime film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, which animates Discovery's narrative, and influencing subsequent electronic and pop productions through its vocal processing techniques.[1] In 2021, following Daft Punk's retirement announcement, "One More Time..." experienced renewed streaming surges; as of November 2025, its 25th anniversary has prompted further celebrations of its influence on dance music.[6][1]Background and development
Conception and background
Blink-182 was formed in 1992 in Poway, California, by vocalist/bassist Mark Hoppus, vocalist/guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Scott Raynor, with drummer Travis Barker replacing the original drummer Scott Raynor in 1998 after Raynor's departure due to personal issues.[9] The band achieved mainstream success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with albums like Enema of the State (1999) and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001), but announced an indefinite hiatus in February 2005 amid internal tensions and individual side projects.[9] They reunited in 2009 for a world tour and released Neighborhoods in 2011, their first studio album since the 2005 hiatus, recorded by the original trio, though DeLonge departed again in January 2015 due to creative differences and commitments to his side project Angels & Airwaves, leading to another effective hiatus for the original lineup.[9] In April 2021, Hoppus was diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which he publicly announced in June 2021 after undergoing chemotherapy.[10] The diagnosis came amid a period of personal challenges for the band, including Barker's recovery from a near-fatal plane crash in 2008 and his subsequent fear of flying, which he overcame in August 2021 with support from then-girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian.[11] Hoppus completed six rounds of chemotherapy and was declared cancer-free in September 2021, later confirming his remission status with clean scans in 2022.[10] The COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted the band's touring plans for their 2019 album Nine starting in 2020, overlapped with these events and allowed members time for personal reflection without live performance obligations, subtly shifting band dynamics toward reconnection. DeLonge's return was prompted earlier that year by his finalized divorce from Jennifer Jenkins, after which he contacted Hoppus regarding paperwork and learned of the cancer diagnosis, leading to daily conversations that healed past rifts.[12] DeLonge later stated, "Until Mark told me he was sick, and then I was like, that was the only thing I wanna do," emphasizing the diagnosis as the pivotal catalyst for reconciliation over fame or financial incentives.[13] This outreach transformed their relationship, with DeLonge adding, "It wasn’t about fame or money… it was like ‘you’re gonna get through this s---, and we’re gonna go dominate.’"[13] The full reunion of the original trio was announced on October 11, 2022, restoring the classic lineup for the first time since 2011 and setting the stage for new material.[14] In early 2022, following Hoppus' remission, the members held discussions about creating music that reflected their evolved perspectives, centering on themes of maturity, long-term relationships, and survival amid personal hardships like illness and separation.[15] Hoppus described the process as a "mature conversation" for the group, long known for adolescent humor, underscoring how their shared challenges fostered a deeper creative bond leading to the album's development.[15]Writing and recording
The recording of Blink-182's ninth studio album, One More Time..., spanned 18 months from January 2022 to June 2023, primarily at The Waiting Room, Travis Barker's home studio in Woodland Hills, California.[16] The sessions marked the band's first full collaboration in nearly a decade, following their 2022 reunion of the original lineup.[17] Production was led by drummer Travis Barker, who handled the bulk of the engineering and sonic shaping, while bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and Barker all contributed to writing the lyrics and melodies across the album's tracks.[18] The process incorporated initial writing during the early recovery period from the COVID-19 pandemic and Hoppus' health challenges, transitioning to intensive in-person sessions after the reunion solidified. The sessions also produced additional material, including tracks released on the deluxe edition One More Time... Part-2 in September 2024.[19] Hoppus' 2021 diagnosis with stage IV-A non-Hodgkin lymphoma profoundly influenced the songwriting, as the illness prompted reconnection with DeLonge and Barker, healing longstanding rifts and infusing the material with themes of fragility and redemption.[20] DeLonge, absent from the band since 2015, integrated seamlessly during visits to Hoppus amid his treatment, where the trio discussed crafting what DeLonge called "the best album of our lives," fostering a renewed creative synergy after years apart.[17]Music and lyrics
Composition
"One More Time..." is a French house song with a tempo of 123 beats per minute (BPM) in the key of G major.[21] The track runs for 5 minutes and 20 seconds and features a four-on-the-floor beat, lush synthesizers, and an extended instrumental breakdown that builds to a euphoric climax.[21] It samples the 1976 soul song "More Spell on You" by Eddie Johns for its main vocal hook, which is processed with Auto-Tune and a talkbox-like vocoder effect to create a robotic, futuristic vocal style.[3] The production, handled by Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, incorporates disco and funk influences, starting with a high-pass filtered melodic hook and beat-mashed samples before introducing the full rhythmic elements.[21] This composition marks a shift from the duo's debut album Homework toward a more accessible, pop-oriented electronic sound with repetitive builds designed for dancefloor euphoria.[22]Songs
The song's lyrics, written and performed by American singer Romanthony, are minimalistic and repetitive, centering on themes of celebration, joy, and perseverance through dance. The chorus—"One more time, we're gonna celebrate / Oh yeah, all right / Don't stop the dancing"—is repeated throughout, emphasizing an endless party atmosphere and the liberating power of music.[23] Additional lines like "Celebrate and dance so free / Music's got me feeling so free" reinforce the anthem's uplifting message, reflecting Daft Punk's intent to create a timeless dance track that evokes emotional release.[23] Romanthony's processed vocals blend seamlessly with the electronic instrumentation, making the lyrics feel like an integral part of the rhythmic groove rather than a traditional narrative.Artwork and packaging
Cover artwork
The cover artwork for Daft Punk's "One More Time..." single features the duo's signature robot avatars, depicted in a dynamic dancing pose with arms raised, tinted in blue and red hues against a black background. The title "ONE MORE TIME" appears in bold white capital letters below the robots, with "DAFT PUNK" displayed above in similar styling. This minimalist, futuristic design, created by artists Alex and Martin, aligns with the electronic and celebratory theme of the track and the broader visual identity of their album Discovery.[24]Packaging and editions
"One More Time..." was released on November 13, 2000, primarily as a CD single in Europe (Virgin VSCDT1791), housed in a standard jewel case with an inlay booklet containing track credits, publishing information, and copyright notices from Daft Life Ltd. and Virgin Records. The CD includes three tracks: "One More Time" (radio edit, 4:10), "Aerodynamic" (3:44), and "One More Time" (club mix, 8:01). A 12" vinyl single (Virgin VST1791) was also issued in the UK and Europe, featuring a picture sleeve with the standard cover art and a single-sided pressing containing the radio edit on one side. A cassette single (Virgin VSC1791) was available in select markets with similar packaging.[25][24][26] The Japanese edition (Virgin VJCP-12136) was released as a CD maxi-single with an obi strip and jewel case, expanding to six tracks including additional Discovery previews like "Digital Love" and "Crescendolls," alongside the standard mixes. Promotional versions, such as white-label 12" vinyls and CD-Rs, were distributed in various countries including the US and France, often in plain sleeves or with custom inserts for radio and club use. The US maxi-single (Virgin 7243 8 38758 2 5, 2001) followed the European CD format but included a short radio edit (3:55). No limited-edition colored vinyl or special physical variants were produced for the original release, though digital reissues appeared in 2001 and later streaming platforms.[25]Release and promotion
Release history
The band's reunion with Tom DeLonge was first teased through the release of the single "Edging" on October 14, 2022, via Columbia Records, which served as an early indicator of new material from the classic lineup. This track, accompanied by a music video, garnered over 70 million streams on Spotify and set the stage for further announcements.[27] In the lead-up to the album's reveal, Blink-182 shared cryptic teaser clips on social media starting in early September 2023, including a video titled "STALL" that featured song snippets and visual clues to build anticipation among fans.[28] The full album announcement came on September 18, 2023, via the band's official social media channels and website, where they unveiled the title One More Time... along with a promotional trailer featuring reflections from members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker on their reunion and personal challenges.[29] This trailer, directed by the band, emphasized themes of second chances and was tied to an upcoming interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe.[27] Pre-release promotion included the simultaneous launch of two singles, "One More Time" and "More Than You Know," on September 21, 2023, both debuting alongside music videos that recreated nostalgic elements from the band's early career.[30] The album was globally released on October 20, 2023, through Columbia Records, with pre-order options available across multiple physical formats including vinyl variants, CD, and cassette to encourage fan participation.[27] Additional marketing efforts involved website updates for pre-save campaigns on streaming platforms and fan engagement initiatives, such as exclusive merchandise bundles tied to the rollout.[31]Singles and music videos
The lead single from the album's promotional cycle, "Edging," was released on October 14, 2022, marking Blink-182's first new music with the classic lineup of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker in nearly a decade.[32] The accompanying music video, directed by Cole Bennett and produced by Lyrical Lemonade, depicts the band performing amid a chaotic, rundown carnival setting where they dramatically "hunt" costumed figures, blending high-energy punk antics with surreal humor to evoke the group's irreverent roots.[33] Following the album's announcement, the title track "One More Time" served as the second single, released on September 21, 2023. Its official music video, directed by Carlos López Estrada, features the band performing on a transformative set that cycles through recreated scenes from their past videos, such as "All the Small Things" and "Adam's Song," before transitioning to archival footage of their early days, underscoring themes of reunion and enduring camaraderie.[34] "Dance with Me" followed as the third single on October 5, 2023, with an official music video directed by The Malloys that pays direct homage to the Ramones through the band's punk-inspired attire, including leather jackets and wigs, and a spoofed interview segment mimicking the Ramones' 1981 television appearance.[35] The visuals incorporate lively performance shots against a gritty brick-wall backdrop reminiscent of CBGB, tying into the album's evolved punk ethos with playful nods to rock history.[36] The fourth single, "Fell in Love," arrived on October 13, 2023, accompanied by an official lyric video that animates the song's reflective lyrics over subtle, nostalgic imagery evoking personal introspection and romantic rediscovery. In 2024, as part of the band's ongoing world tour supporting the album and its Part 2 expansion, live performance videos of "Dance with Me" and "Fell in Love" were shared from shows, capturing raw energy and crowd interaction to highlight the tracks' integration into their mature, high-octane live aesthetic blending animation elements from studio visuals with authentic stage footage.[37]Commercial performance
One More Time... debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking Blink-182's third chart-topping album in the United States and earning 125,000 equivalent album units in its first full week of release in October 2023. Of these units, 101,000 came from traditional album sales, bolstered by over 30 vinyl variants and two deluxe boxed sets that appealed to collectors and longtime fans. The remaining units included 18,000 from track equivalent albums and 6,000 from streaming equivalent albums, highlighting the album's immediate appeal across physical and digital formats.[38] The album was certified Silver in the United Kingdom in October 2024 by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and received a certification in Canada in February 2025 by Music Canada. Internationally, the album enjoyed strong market reception, reaching number two in Australia and number two in the United Kingdom while entering the top ten in several European countries, including Austria (#2), Germany (#2), Italy (#3), and Switzerland (#2). This performance underscored Blink-182's enduring global fanbase, particularly in regions where the band's reunion generated significant pre-release buzz through singles like "Edging." The album's sales were further supported by a notable resurgence in vinyl purchasing, which accounted for a substantial portion of its debut totals and reflected broader trends in physical media consumption among rock audiences.[39] Streaming played a pivotal role in the album's commercial success, with dominant placements on Spotify and Apple Music driving millions of plays in the initial weeks and sustaining its chart presence. The 2024 release of the deluxe edition, One More Time... Part-2, on September 6, which added eight new tracks, re-engaged listeners and extended the album's digital footprint.[40][41]Critical reception
Initial reviews
Upon its release as a single in November 2000, "One More Time" received positive attention for its euphoric production and infectious energy, though initial critical response to Daft Punk's shift toward a more polished, pop-infused sound was mixed. The song served as the lead single for the album Discovery, released in March 2001, which aggregated a Metacritic score of 76 out of 100 based on 24 reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception.[42] Rolling Stone praised the track in its Discovery review, describing "One More Time" as "a piece of superreligion with an invincible beat and a nailed-to-the-wall vocal by house singer Romanthony," highlighting its ability to blend disco revival with electronic innovation.[43] Similarly, NME commended the song's "irresistible" groove and its role in elevating Daft Punk's playful aesthetic, awarding Discovery 7 out of 10 stars and noting the single's chart success as evidence of its broad appeal.[44] However, some critics expressed reservations about the duo's departure from the raw funk of their debut Homework. Pitchfork gave Discovery a 6.4 out of 10, critiquing the album's "gimmicky" elements and filtered vocals, though it acknowledged "One More Time" as a standout for its "obviously single-designed" catchiness that distilled house music's joyful essence.[45] The Guardian initially viewed the track's repetitive structure and Auto-Tune as overly commercial, but later retrospectives recognized its enduring influence on electronic pop.[46]Accolades
"One More Time" earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards in 2002, reflecting its impact on dance music.[47] The song has since been widely acclaimed in retrospective rankings, cementing its status as a landmark in electronic music. It was ranked number five on Pitchfork's Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s, praised for distilling 25 years of pop and house into a euphoric anthem.[7] Rolling Stone placed it at number 33 on its 100 Best Songs of the 2000s list and number 12 on the 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time in 2022.[8][48] Additional honors include number 11 on The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop poll for 2001 and a reader vote as the greatest dance record of all time by Mixmag. In 2021, Billboard ranked it the top Daft Punk song of all time.[49][50]Touring and live performances
Associated tours
The World Tour 2023/2024 was the principal concert tour associated with Blink-182's ninth studio album, One More Time..., released in October 2023 midway through the trek. The tour launched on May 4, 2023, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, and spanned multiple continents, including extensive North American dates, European stadium shows in summer 2023, and Australian arena performances in February 2024. It concluded with additional Latin American dates in late 2024, marking the band's first full lineup outing with Tom DeLonge since 2011 and focusing on promoting the new material alongside their catalog.[51] The setlist evolved post-album release to prominently feature tracks from One More Time..., such as "Dance With Me," "Fell in Love," "Terrified," and the title track, blended with enduring hits like "All the Small Things," "The Rock Show," and "Feeling This." Typical shows ran 90-100 minutes with 25-26 songs, balancing roughly a third of the performance with new material to highlight the album's themes of maturity and reflection while delivering fan-favorite anthems. Support acts varied by leg, with Turnstile opening the 2023 North American shows for high-energy punk synergy, and Pierce the Veil joining the 2024 North American extension as the main opener, bringing complementary post-hardcore elements. The overall tour generated substantial revenue, with the 2023 North American portion alone grossing $95.7 million across 45 sold-out dates attended by 692,000 fans, establishing it as Blink-182's highest-earning run to date. The full tour grossed $214.4 million from 106 reported shows and 1.792 million attendees.[52][53][54][55] Productions were tailored for diverse venues, from intimate arenas to large festivals like Lollapalooza, incorporating dynamic staging with massive LED walls for immersive visuals and synchronized pyrotechnics during high-energy closers like "Dammit." Fan engagement was a core element, with the band frequently pausing for banter, crowd sing-alongs, and occasional on-stage invitations during songs such as "First Date," fostering a communal atmosphere that echoed their pop-punk roots. These adaptations underscored the tour's blend of spectacle and intimacy, drawing over 1 million attendees across its global itinerary and reinforcing the album's live viability.[56][57][53]Notable performances
Blink-182 headlined the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas on October 21, 2023, debuting several tracks from One More Time... during their set, including "More Than You Know" and "Turn This Off!". The performance energized the crowd with a mix of new material and classic hits, underscoring the band's successful reunion and the album's reception in a live setting.[58] The band delivered key television appearances to support the album's rollout. In October 2022, Blink-182 performed "Edging" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the lead single that signaled Tom DeLonge's return to the lineup after nearly a decade away. This appearance highlighted the track's high-energy punk revival and garnered significant media attention for the band's comeback.[59] Following Mark Hoppus' recovery from cancer in 2021, Blink-182 participated in charitable efforts tied to the album era. In 2024, a tribute compilation A Tribute to Blink-182 Part 2: Fund Music, Fight Cancer was released, with all streaming revenue directed to the Cancer Research Institute in Hoppus' honor, featuring covers of album tracks and classics to support ongoing research.[60] Fans were treated to intimate acoustic sessions and exclusives through the band's official channels. Exclusive stripped-down versions of tracks like "Fell in Love" and "When We Were Young" were shared via the Blink-182 fan club, offering a vulnerable contrast to the album's polished production and deepening listener connection to the material's personal narratives.[61]Track listing
CD single (Europe and US, 2000)[25]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One More Time" (Short Radio Edit) | 3:54 |
| 2. | "One More Time" (Radio Edit) | 5:20 |
| 3. | "One More Time" (Club Mix) | 8:00 |
| Total length: | 17:14 |
Personnel
Charts
Weekly charts
"One More Time..." was a major commercial success upon release, topping charts in several European countries and performing strongly on dance charts worldwide. It reached number one in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, and Portugal, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 61 and topped the Dance Club Songs chart at number two.[5][6][1] The song's peak positions on selected weekly charts are summarized below:| Chart (2000–2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan) | 1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles | 2 |
| France (SNEP) | 1 |
| Italy (Musica e dischi) | 1 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 1 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| UK Dance (OCC) | 1 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 61 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 2 |
Year-end charts
"One More Time..." ranked highly on several year-end singles charts for 2001, reflecting its enduring popularity. In the United Kingdom, it placed at number 28 on the year-end UK Singles Chart. On the US Dance Club Songs year-end chart, it reached number 6. The song also appeared in the top 10 on the French year-end chart.[5][6]| Chart (2001) | Position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP) | 8 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 28 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 6 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| France (SNEP) | Diamant | 500,000* | [63] |
| Italy (FIMI) | Platinum | 50,000 | [64] |
- Certified sales as of December 11, 2001. Diamant certification denotes 500,000 equivalent units.