One of These Days
Lyadrive Lyrics

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You never listen to a word I say,
You close your mind and you walk away
Said, listen to the radio while it plays,
I'm a-gonna get you, one of these days,
One of these days,
One of these days.

You run around give yourself a bad name,

I really think you ain't got no shame,
Gotcha picture hanging in (The back door frame?),

I'm gonna get you, just the same, One of these days,
One of these days.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lyadrive's song One of These Days describe the frustration of the singer towards a person who never listens to them and always walks away with a closed mind. The singer asks the person to listen to the radio while it plays, implying that they might learn something that way. However, the singer has given up on trying to reason with this person, and declares that they will eventually get them "one of these days", suggesting that they will be proven wrong and the singer will have the last laugh.

The second verse continues with the theme of the singer's frustration towards this person. The person in question has given themselves a bad name, and the singer believes they have no shame for their actions. The line "Gotcha picture hanging in (The back door frame?)" may indicate that the person has some sort of influence or power over the singer, but despite this, the singer is determined to get them "just the same" and prove them wrong.

Overall, the lyrics portray a sense of determination and frustration towards someone who refuses to listen or change their ways. It's a common experience many people can identify with - feeling unheard or ignored by someone close to them.

Line by Line Meaning

You never listen to a word I say,
You do not pay attention to me or take my words seriously.

You close your mind and you walk away
You shut down and leave the conversation when I try to share anything with you.

Said, listen to the radio while it plays,
I suggested that you listen to the music and try to relax.

I'm a-gonna get you, one of these days,
I am going to confront you and make you understand how your behavior is affecting me.

One of these days,
At some point in the future, we will have this conversation and resolve our issues.

You run around give yourself a bad name,
Your actions and behavior make you look bad to others.

I really think you ain't got no shame,
I believe that you do not have any sense of remorse or guilt for your actions.

Gotcha picture hanging in (The back door frame?),
Your picture is hanging in a less important place or position, indicating a lower level of respect or admiration.

I'm gonna get you, just the same, One of these days,
I am determined to address these issues with you and make you see the impact of your behavior.

One of these days.
We will work through our problems and misunderstandings and reach a resolution.

Writer(s): Richard BelmontPowell Jr, Kip Raines, Marcus Hummon

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