One of These Days
Bill Frisell Lyrics


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One of these days, I'm gonna sit down and write a long letter
To all the good friends I've known, one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
And it won't be long, it won't be long

One of these days, I'm gonna sit down and write a long letter
To all the good friends I've known, one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
And it won't be long, it won't be long

One of these days, I'm gonna sit down and write a long letter
To all the good friends I've known, one of these days
One of these days, one of these days
And it won't be long, it won't be long

One of these days, one of these days
One of these days
And it won't be long, it won't be long

One of these days, one of these days




One of these days
And it won't be long, it won't be long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics suggest a sense of regret and a desire to reconnect with lost connections. The repetition of "one of these days" gives a sense of anticipation and determination to take action. The line "to all the good friends I've known" implies that the singer has lost touch with these friends, but still considers them to be good friends worth reaching out to. The emphasis on the act of letter writing rather than a phone call or email suggests an older time when communication was slower and more intentional.


The repetition of the phrase "it won't be long" between each stanza reinforces the sense of urgency and determination in the singer's voice. The song may be interpreted as a call to action for the listener as well, urging them to take similar steps to reconnect with lost friends or make time for important connections.


Line by Line Meaning

One of these days, I'm gonna sit down and write a long letter
At some point in the future, I will take the time to compose an extensive message


To all the good friends I've known, one of these days
The intended recipients of this letter are the trustworthy acquaintances I have encountered


One of these days, one of these days
This plan has been in my thoughts for a while and will come to fruition eventually


And it won't be long, it won't be long
The act of writing this letter is imminent and will happen soon


One of these days
I have not yet chosen a specific date to write this letter, but it will happen


And it won't be long, it won't be long
The urgency behind this task means that it will not be much longer before I complete it




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