The One
Kodaline Lyrics


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One day it's here and then it's gone
How are you still holding on?
How are you still holding on?

You've felt this way for far too long
Waiting for a change to come
You know you're not the only one
And life passes you by
Don't be wasting your time
On your own

You always try to see yourself
Through the eyes of someone else
Through the eyes of someone else

Too shy to say that you need help
You and everybody else
You and everybody else

Oh, life passes you by
Don't waste your time
On your own

As your heart gets bigger
And you try to figure out
What's it all about

And your skin gets thicker
As you try to figure out
What's it all about

One day it's here and then it's gone




How are you still holding on?
How are you still holding on?

Overall Meaning

Kodaline's song "One Day" is a representation of the fleeting nature of life and the constant change that comes with it. The lyrics start by recognizing how quickly time can pass and how difficult it can be to keep up. The repetition of the question "How are you still holding on?" indicates a sense of weariness and exhaustion as the character in the song struggles to keep up with the changes taking place around them. They've been waiting for something to change for too long, and it's become a struggle to remain optimistic.


The song then moves on to touch on a few key themes: the importance of community, the attempt to conform to other people's expectations, and the struggle to find meaning in life. The character in the song recognizes that others are struggling just as they are but still feels isolated and alone. They're trying to see themselves through other people's eyes, to understand what they should be doing and how they should be behaving, but they feel too shy to ask for help. They're also searching for meaning in life, growing and changing as they try to figure out what it's all about.


The chorus of the song repeats the message that life is fleeting, reminding the listener not to waste their time. The final lines, "As your heart gets bigger / And you try to figure out / What's it all about," suggest that the character is beginning to feel more confident and optimistic, recognizing that their heart is growing as they learn more about life and themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

One day it's here and then it's gone
Time goes by so fast and things change so quickly. One moment something is present and the next, it is gone.


How are you still holding on?
Despite the fleeting nature of life, you are still managing to stay positive and find meaning in your experiences.


How are you still holding on?
Again, the singer acknowledges the transience of life and wonders how you are able to cope with it.


You've felt this way for far too long
You have been feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders for too much time.


Waiting for a change to come
You have been patiently waiting for something new to happen in your life that will bring you happiness and fulfillment.


You know you're not the only one
You are not alone in your struggles. There are many others who share your experiences and can provide support.


And life passes you by
Time moves quickly and it can feel like you are not making the most of your days on this earth.


Don't be wasting your time
It is important to use your time wisely and not squander it on things that do not matter to you.


On your own
You do not have to face your challenges alone. There are others who can help you and provide you with support.


You always try to see yourself
You have a tendency to judge yourself based on how others see you rather than on your own values and beliefs.


Through the eyes of someone else
You are looking at yourself from an external perspective rather than being true to who you really are as an individual.


Too shy to say that you need help
You may be hesitant to ask for support from others, even when you need it most.


You and everybody else
Many people struggle with asking for help or admitting that they need someone to lean on.


Oh, life passes you by
The chorus is repeated again, highlighting how quickly time moves and how important it is to make the most of our days.


Don't waste your time
Time is precious and we should not be spending it on things that do not matter.


On your own
Again, the singer reminds us that we do not have to face our challenges alone.


As your heart gets bigger
As you grow as an individual, your capacity for empathy and understanding grows with you.


And you try to figure out
You are still learning about yourself and what you want out of this life.


What's it all about
You are searching for meaning and purpose in your experiences and in the world around you.


And your skin gets thicker
As you go through life, you become more resilient and better able to handle the challenges that come your way.


As you try to figure out
You are still on a journey of self-discovery and are working to better understand yourself and your place in the world.


What's it all about
Again, you are trying to make sense of the world around you and find purpose in your experiences.


One day it's here and then it's gone
The song ends the same way it began, emphasizing how quickly things can change and how important it is to make the most of our time.


How are you still holding on?
The song ends with the same question it began with, reflecting the ongoing challenges of life and the strength it takes to persevere through them.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MARK PRENDERGAST, STEPHEN GARRIGAN, VINCENT MAY

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@htfcmcghee

2011: Met this girl in America
2012: Moved her to Yorkshire
2015: Heard this song, said one day!
2016: Asked her to marry me!
2019: Had our first dance to this song!
2020: Still strong together! And due our first baby, a little boy in September!!!
Sep 2020:Baby Mylo joins the family
Nov 2022: Bloody pregnant again!
https://youtu.be/iOS-y9RGX_M
Jan 2023: Boy or Girl?
https://youtu.be/wPr-QW1Kkn8



@NitinSandhu

Lyrics ~
Tell me, tell me that you want me
And I'll be yours completely
For better or for worse
I know we'll have our disagreements
Be fighting for no reason
I wouldn't change it for the world
'Cause I knew the first day that I met you
I was never gonna let you
Let you slip away
And I still remember feeling nervous
And tryna find the words to
Get you here today
You make my heart feel like it's summer
When the rain is pouring down
You make my whole world feel so right when it's wrong
That's how I know you are the one
That's why I know you are the one
Life it's easy to be scared of
With you, I am prepared for
What is yet to come
'Cause our two hearts will make it easy
Joining up the pieces
Together, making one
You make my heart feel like it's summer
When the rain is pouring down
You make my whole world feel so right when it's wrong
That's how I know you are the one
That's why I know you are the one
When we are together, you make me feel
Like my mind is free and my dreams are reachable, whoa
You know I never ever believed in love
I believed one day that you would come along, whoa
And free me
You make my heart feel like it's summer
When the rain is pouring down
You make my whole world feel so right when it's wrong
That's how I know you are the one
That's why I know you are the one
That's why I know you are the one
That's how I know you are the one



All comments from YouTube:

@indie

Even though I can't sing I want to sing this at my wedding for my wife. I'll take vocal and piano lessons and surprise her:)

@dashingnick

doesn't matter if you can sing or not doing this song will melt her heart, go for it ☺

@dzizwit

that's so sweet :D i hope you guys a happy life :)))

@mandyg8225

+IndieAir thats beautiful, good luck

@angela5567

oh god, if my boyfriend would be able to do this, and finally he done it, I won't let him go, never.

@indie

Thanks guys! I haven't even met her yet, but yeah one day I plan on doing this:)

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@ryans9212

This will be my wedding song on 9/24/22. It has been our song since we meet 8 years ago. Thank you for making a piece of art that encapsulates exactly how and will feel for each other for the rest of our lives. Cheers mates.

@caolanmaguire9874

Good luck at the wedding buddy! Wish you two the best :)

@Paul-ub5pl

Best wishes on your new life together, bro.

@alonsocortes5420

Im seeing this one day before your wedding, i just can say CONGRATULATIONS! Wish you the best!!

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