My Way, Soon

"My Way, Soon" is a song by American rock band Greta Van Fleet, released as the lead single for the band's second studio album The Battle at Garden's Gate. The track peaked at number one on the US Mainstream Rock chart.^[1] It was released alongside a music video on October 9, 2020.^[2]

"My Way, Soon"
Single by Greta Van Fleet
from the album The Battle at Garden's Gate
Released	October 9, 2020
Recorded	2019–2020
Genre	Hard rock blues rock
Length	4:15
Label	Lava/Republic
Producer(s)	Greg Kurstin
Greta Van Fleet singles chronology
"Lover, Leaver" (2019) "My Way, Soon" (2020) "Age of Machine" (2020)
Music video
"My Way, Soon" on YouTube

Background

According to the band, the track is inspired by "three years of touring", which according to Josh Kiszka, his experiences, thoughts, and changes of perspectives for the band when touring.^[3][2] Bassist Sam Kizka added on saying

"We've seen how people live in different parts of the world and we've developed intrinsic respect for different cultures and people. We've gone from driving down a highway to a show and seeing endless miles of shantytowns in Sao Paulo, to playing some of the richest places on earth."^[2][4][5]

Composition

The song had been described as a "brisk rocker", "breezy rocker", that shifts between "a shuffle and a stomp", with bluesy guitar riffs and spindly guitar pedals over the top.^[6][7] The track was also called "liberating and jubilant track that celebrates and reflects the band’s personal transformation over the past three years" by the band.^[4] Overall, the track is considered very uptempo track.^[8]

Music video

The video for the track was released alongside the single, edited and directed by the band. The video shows the band on stage, on the road, and behind the scenes of the tour they were on at the time.^[6][9]

Personnel

Greta Van Fleet

• Joshua Kiszka – vocals, background vocals
• Jacob Kiszka – guitar, backing vocals
• Samuel Kiszka – bass, keyboards, background vocals
• Daniel Wagner – drums, background vocals

Technical

• Greg Kurstin – production, engineering
• Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing
• Julian Burg – engineering
• Alex Pasco – engineering
• Matt Wolach – mixing assistance
• Matt Tuggle – recording assistance
• Peter Luretig – recording assistance
• Brian Rajaratnam – recording assistance

Charts

Chart (2020–2021)	Peak position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10]	45
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[11]	1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[12]	Tip
Canada Rock (Billboard)[13]	8

References

1. "Greta Van Fleet Chart History – Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
2. Daly, Rhian (2020-10-09). "Greta Van Fleet return with new song 'My Way, Soon'". NME. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
3. "Greta Van Fleet Releases New Single "My Way, Soon"". Music Existence. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
4. Branniganpublished, Paul (2020-10-09). "Greta Van Fleet's new single, My Way, Soon, may finally kill off those pesky Led Zeppelin comparisons". louder. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
5. Staff, B. R. R. (2020-10-14). "Greta Van Fleet release "My Way, Soon"". Blues Rock Review. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
6. Blistein, Jon (2020-10-09). "Greta Van Fleet Return With New Song 'My Way, Soon'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
7. Kaufman, Spencer (2020-10-09). "Greta Van Fleet return with surprise new song "My Way, Soon": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
8. "Greta Van Fleet: Hear New Song 'My Way, Soon'". 93.3 WMMR. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
9. Team, Editorial (2020-10-10). "GRETA VAN FLEET Reveal Surprise Single And Music Video 'My Way, Soon'". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
10. "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
11. "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
12. "Greta Van Fleet – My Way, Soon" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
13. "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2023.