One Day
Harper Lyrics


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I COULD TELL IT WAS YOU ITS THAT THING THAT YOU DOAH NOW YOU CANT DENY TRY AS HARD AS YOU MIGHT YOU THINK THAT I CANT SEE YEH BUT YOU CANT FOOL WELL IVE HEARD IT BEFORE YOU TELL ME THAT Iu0027VE GOTTA GIVE SOME MORE WELL YOU CANT SEE THE COST AND ALL YOUR CAUSES ARE LOST ONE DAY ITS ALL GONNA FALL ON YOU NOW ONE DAY ITS ALL GONNA FALL DOWN ON YOU HAVE YOU NOTHING TO SAY NOBODY WRITING YOUR WORDS TODAY CANu0027T YOU SEE WHAT YOUu0027VE DONE WELL ITS TOO LATE TO SAY YOUu0027VE WON WHOu0027D YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE I DIDNu0027T THINK THAT YOU WOULD GO THAT FARONE DAY ITS ALL GONNA FALL ON YOU NOW ONE DAY ITS ALL GONNA FALL DOWN ON YOU




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harper's song "One Day" convey a message of warning and consequences for one's actions. The opening lines suggest a sense of recognition and familiarity, as the singer acknowledges a certain characteristic or behavior that is distinct to the individual they are addressing. Despite the recipient's attempts to conceal their actions or intentions, the singer sees through their facade and calls out their deception. There is a tone of defiance and assertiveness in the lyrics, with the singer expressing their refusal to be manipulated or deceived.


As the lyrics progress, the singer confronts the recipient about the consequences of their actions. The line "YOU TELL ME THAT I'VE GOTTA GIVE SOME MORE" implies that the recipient is demanding more from the singer, whether it be emotionally, physically, or otherwise. However, the singer sees through the recipient's demands and recognizes that there is a hidden cost to fulfilling them. The mention of "ALL YOUR CAUSES ARE LOST" suggests that the recipient's motivations or justifications for their behavior are ultimately futile and misguided.


The chorus of the song serves as a stark warning to the recipient, emphasizing that someday they will face the repercussions of their actions. The repetition of "ONE DAY IT'S ALL GONNA FALL ON YOU NOW / ONE DAY IT'S ALL GONNA FALL DOWN ON YOU" reinforces the inevitability of facing accountability for one's choices. The lyrics question the recipient's lack of accountability or remorse, pointing out that no one is speaking on their behalf or defending their actions.


In the final lines of the song, the singer challenges the recipient's sense of identity and moral boundaries. The question "WHO'D YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE / I DIDN'T THINK THAT YOU WOULD GO THAT FAR" suggests a betrayal of trust or a betrayal of expectations. The singer implies that the recipient has crossed a line or exceeded a limit, leading to an irreversible consequence. The overall message of the lyrics is one of accountability and judgment, warning that actions have consequences that will eventually catch up to those who seek to evade responsibility.


Line by Line Meaning

I COULD TELL IT WAS YOU ITS THAT THING THAT YOU DO
I could recognize your actions and behavior, it's a telltale sign of who you are.


AH NOW YOU CANT DENY TRY AS HARD AS YOU MIGHT
You may try to deny it, but deep down you know the truth.


YOU THINK THAT I CANT SEE YEH BUT YOU CANT FOOL
You believe I'm oblivious, but you're not as clever as you think.


WELL IVE HEARD IT BEFORE YOU TELL ME THAT Iu0027VE GOTTA GIVE SOME MORE
Your excuses are nothing new, demanding more from me won't change that.


WELL YOU CANT SEE THE COST AND ALL YOUR CAUSES ARE LOST
You fail to see the consequences of your actions, your justifications are invalid.


ONE DAY ITS ALL GONNA FALL DOWN ON YOU
Eventually, the repercussions of your behavior will catch up to you.


HAVE YOU NOTHING TO SAY NOBODY WRITING YOUR WORDS TODAY
Are you speechless now that no one is there to cover up for you?


CANu0027T YOU SEE WHAT YOUu0027VE DONE WELL ITS TOO LATE TO SAY YOUu0027VE WON
You refuse to acknowledge the harm you've caused, and claiming victory now won't erase it.


WHOu0027D YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE I DIDNu0027T THINK THAT YOU WOULD GO THAT FAR
You overstepped your boundaries, surprising even those who knew you well.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Peter D. Harper

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