One Fine Day
-The Offspring Lyrics


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If I had a perfect day
I would have it start this way
Open up the fridge and have a tall boy
Yeah

Then I'd meet up with my friends
Head out to the game again
We don't even really care who wins (hey) wins (hey) 1, 2, 3

Now excitement seems to grow
When we're hangin' with the bro's
When we're chillin' and we pound
A case of stroh's
Now the game is cool to see
You can high five on TV
Count the riot on the 1, 2, 3
Operation is in sight
And the field is open wide
When you break it then you know you're still alive
If the cops don't make you pay
And you make your getaway
Then you know
That's one fine day

On that day before we're through
We could torch a car or two
Then have ourselves another tall boy
Yeah

Water hoses and batons
That's the real game that's on
I don't really give a shit who wins (hey) wins (hey) 1, 2, 3

Now excitement seems to grow
When we're hangin' with the bro's
When we're chillin' and we pound
A case of stroh's
Now the game is cool to see
You can high five on TV
Count the riot on the 1, 2, 3
Operation is in sight
And the field is open wide
When you break it then you know you're still alive
If the cops don't make you pay
And you make your getaway
Then you know
That's one fine day

I believe it's my God-given right
To destroy everything in my sight
'cause it never gets dull
It never gets old (whoa-oh)
The only thing it gets is more bold (whoa-oh-oh)
Drinkin', fightin', going to the game (whoa-oh)
In our world it's a way to stay sane (whoa-oh-oh)
If you're asking me (whoa-oh-oh-oh)
To have it my way (whoa-oh)
I'd say that's one fine day

Now excitement seems to grow
When we're hangin' with the bro's
When we're chillin' and we pound
A case of stroh's
Now the game is cool to see
You can high five on TV
Count the riot on the 1, 2, 3
Operation is in sight
And the field is open wide
When you break it then you know you're still alive
If the cops don't make you pay
And you make your getaway
Then you know
That's one fine day





Then you know that it's one fine day
(Hey! Hey! Hey, hey, hey, hey)

Overall Meaning

The Offspring's song "One Fine Day" is an upbeat tune that centers around the idea of living life to the fullest and indulging in vices without any regrets. The song's opening verse paints a picture of the ideal day for the singer, which includes starting the day with a "tall boy" beer from the fridge and meeting up with his bros for a sports game. The lyrics then progress to a more raucous scene, where the group starts to get rowdy and even suggests torching a car or two.


The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that this is all a part of the singer's desire to live life on his own terms and in his own way. He believes it is his God-given right to destroy everything in his sight without any concern for consequences or repercussions. The song finishes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to embrace a life of drinking, fighting, and watching sports, as these are the things that help the singer stay sane.


Overall, "One Fine Day" can be interpreted as a celebration of the rebellious spirit and the desire to live life to the fullest, regardless of societal norms and expectations. The song suggests that sometimes it's okay to let loose, indulge in vices, and enjoy the moment without worrying about what others may think.


Line by Line Meaning

If I had a perfect day
The singer is describing his fantasy perfect day


I would have it start this way
He is explaining that his perfect day would begin in a certain way


Open up the fridge and have a tall boy
He would like to drink beer first thing in the morning


Then I'd meet up with my friends
He would like to spend time with his friends


Head out to the game again
They would have plans to go to a sports game


We don't even really care who wins (hey) wins (hey) 1, 2, 3
Winning or losing is not important to them, they just want to enjoy the experience


Now excitement seems to grow
As the day progresses, their excitement level rises


When we're hangin' with the bro's
He enjoys spending time with his male friends


When we're chillin' and we pound
They drink heavily


A case of stroh's
They drink a lot of beer


Now the game is cool to see
As they drink more, they start to enjoy the game more


You can high five on TV
They celebrate by giving each other high fives


Count the riot on the 1, 2, 3
They are excited to see the crowd's reaction and potential for chaos


Operation is in sight
They have a plan in mind


And the field is open wide
The field is a potential target


When you break it then you know you're still alive
They feel alive by breaking the rules and causing destruction


If the cops don't make you pay
They don't want to get caught by the police


And you make your getaway
They want to escape successfully


Then you know
If they are successful, they will have accomplished their goal


That's one fine day
This would be the perfect day for the singer


On that day before we're through
Before the day is over


We could torch a car or two
They have plans to set fire to cars


Water hoses and batons
They are not afraid of the police's tactics to stop them


That's the real game that's on
Causing chaos is the real excitement for them


I don't really give a shit who wins (hey) wins (hey) 1, 2, 3
Winning is not important, causing destruction is


I believe it's my God-given right
He feels entitled to his behavior


To destroy everything in my sight
He wants to cause destruction


'cause it never gets dull
He enjoys causing destruction every time


It never gets old (whoa-oh)
He never tires of this behavior


The only thing it gets is more bold (whoa-oh-oh)
His behavior escalates


Drinkin', fightin', going to the game (whoa-oh)
His favorite activities include drinking, fighting, and going to a sports game


In our world it's a way to stay sane (whoa-oh-oh)
These destructive activities keep him and his friends sane


If you're asking me (whoa-oh-oh-oh)
If someone were to ask him


To have it my way (whoa-oh)
What he wants is to do things his way


I'd say that's one fine day
His perfect day would be to cause chaos, drink heavily, and watch a sports game with his friends


Then you know that it's one fine day
If he is able to accomplish his goal, he will be satisfied with his day




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@WillieManga

If I had a perfect day
I would have it start this way
Open up the fridge and have a tall boy
Yeah
Then I'd meet up with my friends
Head out to the game again
We don't even really care who wins (HEY!) wins (HEY!)
1111!


[Chorus]
Now excitement seems to grow
When we're hanging with the bro's
When we're chilling and we pound a case of Stroh's
Now the game is cool to see
You can "High 5" on TV
Count the riot on the one, two, three
Operation is in sight
And the field is open wide
When you break it, then you know you're still alive
If the cops don't make you pay
And you make your getaway
Then you know that's one fine day

[Verse 2]
On that day before we're through
We could torch a car or two
Then have ourselves another tall boy
Yeah
Water hoses and batons
That's the real game that's on
I don't really give a shit who wins



@cerealbananas

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I'm gonna sing this song all day long!

Two friends on the run
Making trouble, having fun
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I'm gonna sing this song, all day long!

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I'm gonna sing this song all day long!

Two friends on the run
Making trouble, having fun
Shaggy & Scooby-Doo, Get a Clue!

Yeah, Shaggy & Scooby Doo, Get a Clue!
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Shaggy, Scooby-Doo, Get a Clue!



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