One Fine Day
King Carole Lyrics
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And you will know our love was, meant to be
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
The arms I long for, will open wide
And you'll be proud to have me, right by your side
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
Though I know you're the kind of boy
Who only wants to run around
You'll come to me when you want to settle down,
Oh!
One fine day, we'll meet once more
And then you'll want the love you threw away before
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
King Carole's song One Fine Day is a classic tale of unrequited love, where the singer is desperately waiting for the day when the person she loves will realize they were meant to be together. The lyrics are full of hope and longing, as the singer dreams of the day when the person she loves will finally want her as his girl.
The song starts off with the hopeful line "One fine day, you'll look at me, and you will know our love was meant to be." The singer believes that their love is fated and that the person she loves will one day come to her. The lyrics are simple yet heartwarming, as she longs for the day when they can be together.
Later in the song, the singer acknowledges that the person she loves is not yet ready for a committed relationship, singing "Though I know you're the kind of boy, who only wants to run around, I'll keep waiting, and someday darling, you'll come to me when you want to settle down." This adds a layer of realism to the song, as the singer knows that the person she loves may not be ready for a serious relationship just yet. However, she still holds onto hope that one day he will be.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer envisioning a future where they are finally together, singing "One fine day, we'll meet once more, and then you'll want the love you threw away before, one fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl." The song is a classic example of a love ballad that tells a story of hope, longing, and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
One fine day, you'll look at me
At some point in the future, you will gaze at me
And you will know our love was, meant to be
You will comprehend that our affection was destiny
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
At a special moment in time, you will have an urge to make me your companion
The arms I long for, will open wide
The embrace that I yearn for will expand graciously
And you'll be proud to have me, right by your side
You will feel a sense of honour having me close by you
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
At a special moment in time, you will have an urge to make me your companion
Though I know you're the kind of boy
Despite being aware of the fact that you are the type of person
Who only wants to run around
Who is only interested in wandering aimlessly
I'll keep waiting, and, someday darling
I will continue waiting, and someday my dear
You'll come to me when you want to settle down,
You will approach me when you want to commit to a more stable lifestyle
Oh!
Expressing an exclamation of surprise or pleasure
One fine day, we'll meet once more
At a special moment in time, we will reunite again
And then you'll want the love you threw away before
And then you will crave the affection that you previously dismissed
One fine day, you're gonna want me for your girl
At a special moment in time, you will have an urge to make me your companion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Greg
She’s actually enjoying every minute of her performances. Girl, that’s a blessing!
thesurfviking
What I really like about watching Carol singing this is just how much fun she is having. What a talent!
Donald Fewell
I loved seeing her in concert during her Living Room Tour. Her stage was a reproduction of her apartment's living room, rugs and all!
TodaysTomSawyer1967
They are having an absolute blast belting this one out!
TodaysTomSawyer1967
Singer, songwriter, composer extraordinaire! One of the 20th century's best. Magic happens when she sits down at the keyboard. Look at that smile... You can just feel the great time they're having belting this one out!
winlikemike
Wow I've only heard the original Chiffons version. Carole absolutely kills this! So epic. Love her.
Zang Zang
She sure did, ripped it real good! Captured the essence of what the Chiffons did.
Robert Ramberg
Absolutely fantastic! This is a marvelous original composer version of a fabulous tune. I can't get enough of this.
Paul Oughton
Carol's delivery of her own song is raw, beautiful and sincere. This could only be done by the person whose mind conjured up those emotive words. This brought a tear to my eye and choked me up - Carol you are beautiful thanks for yet another memorable classic.
Clara Drocchi
Is this song Carol King 's?