One More Try
Lorna Courtney Ben Jackson Walker & Original Broadway Cast of & Juliet Lyrics


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One day more
Another day, another destiny
This never ending road to Calvary
These men who seem to know my crime
Will surely come a second time
One day more

I did not live until today
How can I live when we are parted

One day more

Tomorrow you'll be worlds away
And yet with you, my world has started

One more day all on my own

Will we ever meet again

One more day with him not caring

I was born to be with you

What a life I might have known

And I swear I will be true

But he never saw me there

One more day before the storm

Do I follow where she goes

At the barricades of freedom

Shall I join my brothers there

When our ranks begin to form

Do I stay; and do I dare

Will you take your place with me

The time is now, the day is here

One day more

One day more to revolution
We will nip it in the bud
We'll be ready for these schoolboys
They will wet themselves with blood

One day more

Watch 'em run amuck
Catch 'em as they fall
Never know your luck
When there's a free for all
Here's a little 'dip'
There a little 'touch'
Most of them are goners
So they won't miss much

One day to a new beginning

Raise the flag of freedom high

Every man will be a king

Every man will be a king

There's a new world for the winning

There's a new world to be won

Do you hear the people sing

My place is here, I fight with you

One day more

I did not live until today

One more day all on my own

How can I live when we are parted

We will join these people's heroes
We will follow where they go
We will learn their little secrets
We will know the things they know

One day more

Tomorrow you'll be worlds away

What a life I might have known

And yet with you my world has started

One more day to revolution
We will nip it in the bud
We'll be ready for these schoolboys

Watch 'em run amok
Catch 'em as they fall
Never know your luck
When there's a free for all

Tomorrow we'll be far away
Tomorrow is the judgement day

Tomorrow we'll discover
What our God in Heaven has in store
One more dawn




One more day
One day more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "One More Try" from the musical & Juliet convey a sense of anticipation, longing, and determination. The song serves as a collective expression of the characters' respective hopes and fears as they approach a crucial moment in their lives. It captures the essence of their individual struggles, desires, and choices, while also reflecting the overarching themes of revolution and personal growth.


The song starts with the phrase "One day more," which sets the tone for the impending events and the strong emotions associated with them. The lyrics speak of a continuous journey, a path towards redemption and salvation symbolized by the road to Calvary. The singer acknowledges that others seem to judge them for their past actions and anticipate another confrontation, signifying the possibility of facing the consequences of their decisions.


The characters express their longing for each other and the pain of being separated, emphasizing that life feels incomplete without the presence of their loved ones. They yearn for just one more day together to relish the connection they share and reflect on the potential happiness they could have experienced. The lyrics also contain words of loyalty and commitment, promising to remain faithful and true even when their love goes unrecognized. The characters also contemplate the choice between joining the fight for freedom or staying behind, highlighting the conflict between personal desire and the greater cause.


Overall, "One More Try" encapsulates the complex emotions and inner conflicts of the characters, as well as their hopes, fears, and determination to shape their futures.


Line by Line Meaning

One day more
There is only one more day left


Another day, another destiny
Every day brings a new fate or purpose


This never ending road to Calvary
The constant journey towards sacrifice and redemption


These men who seem to know my crime
These individuals who appear to be aware of my wrongdoing


Will surely come a second time
They will surely return and confront me again


I did not live until today
My life had no real meaning before this moment


How can I live when we are parted
It is difficult for me to continue living without you


Tomorrow you'll be worlds away
Tomorrow, you will be in a completely different place or situation


And yet with you, my world has started
Despite being apart, you have given my life purpose and meaning


One more day all on my own
Just one more day of solitude and loneliness


Will we ever meet again
Are we destined to cross paths once more?


One more day with him not caring
One more day of being ignored or unimportant to him


I was born to be with you
It is my destiny to be by your side


What a life I might have known
I could have had such a different and fulfilling life


And I swear I will be true
I promise to always be loyal and faithful


But he never saw me there
He never recognized my presence or acknowledged me


One more day before the storm
One more day before the imminent chaos or conflict


Do I follow where she goes
Should I go after her and follow her path


At the barricades of freedom
In the midst of the struggle for freedom


Shall I join my brothers there
Should I stand united with my fellow comrades


When our ranks begin to form
As we gather and unite as a group


Do I stay; and do I dare
Should I remain here, and am I brave enough to do so


Will you take your place with me
Will you stand beside me and fight together


The time is now, the day is here
The moment has come, and the day has arrived


One day more
There is only one more day left


One day more to revolution
Just one more day until the revolution begins


We will nip it in the bud
We will stop it before it fully develops


We'll be ready for these schoolboys
We will be prepared to face these inexperienced opponents


They will wet themselves with blood
They will be terrified and overwhelmed in the face of violence


Watch 'em run amuck
Witness them lose control and cause chaos


Catch 'em as they fall
Capture them when they face defeat


Never know your luck
You can never predict your fortune


When there's a free for all
In a situation of unrestricted competition or conflict


Here's a little 'dip'
Here is a small trick or deception


There a little 'touch'
There is a slight manipulation or impact


Most of them are goners
Most of them are doomed or fated to fail


So they won't miss much
They won't miss out on anything significant


One day to a new beginning
Just one more day until a fresh start


Raise the flag of freedom high
Display the symbol of liberation proudly


Every man will be a king
Every individual will have power and authority


There's a new world for the winning
There is a whole new realm awaiting victory


There's a new world to be won
There is a new realm to conquer or achieve


Do you hear the people sing
Can you listen to the collective voice of the people


My place is here, I fight with you
I belong here, and I will battle alongside you


We will join these people's heroes
We will unite with the heroes of the common people


We will follow where they go
We will follow their lead and direction


We will learn their little secrets
We will discover their hidden knowledge or strategies


We will know the things they know
We will have the same understanding as they do


Tomorrow you'll be worlds away
Tomorrow, you will be in a completely different place or situation


What a life I might have known
I could have had such a different and fulfilling life


And yet with you my world has started
Despite being apart, you have given my life purpose and meaning


One more day to revolution
Just one more day until the revolution begins


We will nip it in the bud
We will stop it before it fully develops


We'll be ready for these schoolboys
We will be prepared to face these inexperienced opponents


Watch 'em run amok
Witness them lose control and cause chaos


Catch 'em as they fall
Capture them when they face defeat


Never know your luck
You can never predict your fortune


When there's a free for all
In a situation of unrestricted competition or conflict


Tomorrow we'll be far away
Tomorrow, we will be distant and separated


Tomorrow is the judgement day
Tomorrow is the day of reckoning or evaluation


Tomorrow we'll discover
Tomorrow, we will unveil or find out


What our God in Heaven has in store
What plans or destiny our divine power has prepared for us


One more dawn
Just one more sunrise


One more day
Just one more day


One day more
There is only one more day left




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alain Albert Boublil, Claude Michel Schonberg, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean Marc Natel

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Lily Rubin

Have you ever felt out of place
Like something knocked you off, off your wave?
You try to lift your head up
To show 'em what you're made of
I used to always feel too afraid
To take that extra step, make a change
But now I gotta stand up
And show 'em what I'm made of
Ooh, we all were born to break the rules
I know I got a lot of hill to climb
But on this starry night
I'm feeling new
Oh, oh, anything goes
This is the moment I've waited for
Won't hold it back, no, not anymore
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
I've made mistakes and I've let you down
Been young and stupid, I see it now
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
Sick of being told who I am
Been put into a box, no, not again
It's time for me to step out
And show 'em what I'm all about
'Cause ooh, we all were born to break the rules
I know I've got a lot of hill to climb
But on this starry night
I'm feeling new
Oh, oh anything goes
This is the moment I've waited for
Won't hold it back, no, not anymore
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
I've made mistakes and I've let you down
Been young and stupid, I see it now
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
One more try
Yeah, huh
I've made mistakes and I've let you down
Been young and stupid, I see it now
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try.



All comments from YouTube:

Lily Rubin

Have you ever felt out of place
Like something knocked you off, off your wave?
You try to lift your head up
To show 'em what you're made of
I used to always feel too afraid
To take that extra step, make a change
But now I gotta stand up
And show 'em what I'm made of
Ooh, we all were born to break the rules
I know I got a lot of hill to climb
But on this starry night
I'm feeling new
Oh, oh, anything goes
This is the moment I've waited for
Won't hold it back, no, not anymore
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
I've made mistakes and I've let you down
Been young and stupid, I see it now
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
Sick of being told who I am
Been put into a box, no, not again
It's time for me to step out
And show 'em what I'm all about
'Cause ooh, we all were born to break the rules
I know I've got a lot of hill to climb
But on this starry night
I'm feeling new
Oh, oh anything goes
This is the moment I've waited for
Won't hold it back, no, not anymore
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
I've made mistakes and I've let you down
Been young and stupid, I see it now
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try
One more try
Yeah, huh
I've made mistakes and I've let you down
Been young and stupid, I see it now
I'm starting over with tears in my eyes
All that I'm asking is one more try.

Махфируз Стамбульская

What is the original song?

Ed Alvillar

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Shannon Burrow

The best duo singing this song!!! ❤❤

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Hayley❤

Hailey Whalen

I love this song

Ed Alvillar

Hayley❤

Leilani Angeles

This is the best song on the recording, probably because it’s the only original song.

Ed Alvillar

Hayley❤

Elena Robinson

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