His vocal - sounding very much like the legendary Janis Joplin - is unmatched; and he sings primarily in English. "A genius... A new Messiah" (Rolling Stone Mexico) and "The most interesting voice in the Israeli music scene" are some of the accolades he has received.
Born in Jerusalem, Israel, to diplomats for the Israeli Foreign Office, Avidan spent four years of his childhood in Jamaica and also grew up in New York. In 2006, after breaking up with his long-time girlfriend, he moved back to Jerusalem desiring to pursue a music career. From 2006–2011 he featured in Asaf Avidan & the Mojos.
In 2012, Avidan released the single "Different Pulses", followed by the premiere of his debut solo studio album of the same name. The singer's follow-up record Gold Shadow (2015) was similarly successful in Europe, reaching Gold status in France. The Study on Falling followed in 2017.
One Day / Reckoning Song
Asaf Avidan Lyrics
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Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
(One day)
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
No more tears, my heart is dry
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old (old, old, old, old)
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby we'll be one
(One day)
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby we'll be
One, day baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
The lyrics to Asaf Avidan & The Mojos's song "One Day / Reckoning Song" are a contemplation of the passage of time and the weight of regret. The refrain "One day baby, we'll be old" is repeated throughout the song as a reminder to the listener to consider their actions and experiences in life. The singer acknowledges a sense of detachment from an unknown person, saying that they no longer feel the intensity of emotion they once did. However, there is still a sense of longing and curiosity about what could have been.
The melancholic tone of the song is further emphasized by the use of repetition and the sparse instrumentation, mostly consisting of a guitar riff and minimal percussion. The song ends on an unresolved note, with the repetition of "Think of all the stories that we could have told" leaving the listener to imagine what those stories might have been. Overall, "One Day / Reckoning Song" is a poignant meditation on the bittersweet nature of aging and the importance of cherishing the moments we have.
Line by Line Meaning
One day baby, we'll be old
Someday in the future, when we are old and grey
Oh baby, we'll be old
We will age and become senior citizens together
And think of all the stories that we could have told
We will reflect on all the experiences we could have had and how they could have enriched our lives
No more tears, my heart is dry
I have moved on from the pain of the past and am emotionally stable
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I am not overly emotional and my reactions are subdued
I don't think about you all the time
I have accepted our separation and do not dwell on our past relationship
But when I do, I wonder why
Occasionally, I do think about you and question why our relationship could not have worked out
Oh baby, we'll be old
We will grow old together and cherish our memories
One day baby, we'll be old
In the future, when we have reached old age
Think of all the stories that we could have told
Reflect on the adventures and experiences we could have had together
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Asaf Avidan, Hadas Kleinman, Ori Winokur, Ran Nir, Roi Peled, Yoni Sheleg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deposide7448
a moment of silence for those who can't find this song
@deposide7448
@@gamingmasterMC so i am stupid tho, i was searching this song for couple years, i mean i didint know A lyrics i only knew The beat and thats why it was hard to find.
@Fernando081093
A girl sent this song to me once and I had lost the link 6 years ago. Finally found the song today.... Best day of 2020
@nicolas9215
I found it only yesterday, after hearing this song 7 yeah ago
@playgamesiscooll1
all u need to do is google search one day baby we'll be old... really
@Fernando081093
@@playgamesiscooll1 I didn't remember the lyrics. Only the rhythm and beat
@Omgiamsotriggered
2012? Damn, and just like that, we got old.
@theflame45
Yeah just like that bruh , just yesterday i was 20 now im 27
@massimomare2575
@@theflame45 io mi vergogno di dire la mia età,ma ballavo anche da vecchio😅
@cataliniulian5972
@@theflame45 i know right?