Matisyahu ("Gift of God"), Hebrew stagename for Matthew Paul Miller ⋆ 30 Ju… Read Full Bio ↴Matisyahu ("Gift of God"), Hebrew stagename for Matthew Paul Miller ⋆ 30 June 1979 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a spiritually minded American-Jewish singer, beatboxer, singjay and songwriter. He grew up in White Plains, New York. His music is an interplay between reggae, rock, hip-hop, and reggae fusion. His debute studioalbum Shake Off the Dust... Arise was released 2004 and his latest, Akeda 2014. Well-known songs are King Without A Crown, One Day and Happy Hanukkah. He sings mostly in English, more rarely in Hebrew and Yiddish. He had an Hasidic appearance until 2011.

Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an orthodox Jew and writing a number of songs based on his faith and beliefs. Since 2004, he has released four studio albums as well as one live album, two remix CDs and one DVD featuring a live concert, and a number of interviews. Through his short career, Matisyahu has teamed up with some of the biggest names in reggae production including Bill Laswell and duo Sly & Robbie. The Tel Aviv'n Songfacts states several tracks of his fourth studio album, Spark Seeker, were recorded in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Since his debut, Matisyahu has received positive reviews from both rock and reggae outlets. Most recently, he was named Top Reggae Artist of 2006 by Billboard as well as being named a spokesperson for Kenneth Cole.

Matthew Miller was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA on June 30th 1979, corresponding to the Jewish date of the 5th of Tamuz 5740. Shortly after his birth, the Miller family moved to Berkeley, CA and eventually settled in White Plains, NY. Growing up, Matisyahu's parents sent him to Hebrew School a couple of times a week, but like many kids, he resisted the additional school hours and was frequently threatened with expulsion for disrupting the lessons.

By the age of 14, Matthew Miller slid comfortably into the laid-back lifestyle of a teenage hippie. Having fallen in with the "Dead-Head" crowd, he grew dreadlocks and wore his Birkenstocks all winter long. He played his bongos in the lunchroom and learned how to beat-box in the back of class. By 11th grade, despite his carefree days, Matisyahu couldn't ignore the void in his life. After nearly burning down his chemistry class, he knew his mission must begin immediately. He decided to set off on a camping trip in Colorado. Away from his suburban life in White Plains, Matisyahu had the opportunity to take an introspective look at himself and contemplate his environment. It was there in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Rocky Mountains, that Matisyahu had an eye-opening realization: there is a God.

After Colorado, his spiritual curiosity piqued and Matisyahu took his first trip to Israel. There, for the first time in his life, he felt a connection to the God he discovered in Colorado. Israel was a major turning point. Matisyahu relished the time he spent there, praying, exploring, and dancing in Jerusalem. In every nook he encountered, his dormant Jewish identity stirred into consciousness.

Leaving Israel proved to be a difficult transition. Once back in White Plains, Matisyahu didn't know how to maintain his new connection with Judaism. Feeling dejected, he fatefully dropped out of high school and began following Phish on a national tour. On the road, Matisyahu thought seriously about his life, his music, and his thirst for Judaism.

After a few months, burnt out and broke, he returned home. By this time his parents insisted that Matisyahu go and "straighten" himself out at a wilderness school in Bend, Oregon. The school encouraged artistic pursuits and Matisyahu took advantage of this time to delve further into his music. He studied up on reggae and hip-hop. He attended a weekly open-mic where he rapped, sang, beat-boxed, and did almost anything he could to stay creatively charged. It was then that he started to develop the unique reggae-hip hop sound for which he would one day become known.

After 2 years in the "sticks," the 19-year old Matisyahu returned to New York a changed man. He moved to the city to attend The New School where he continued honing his musical craft, and also dabbled in the theater. During this time, he happened on the Carlebach Shul, a synagogue on the Upper West Side, well known for its hippie-friendly vibe and exuberant singing. This encounter further fueled his soul-fire, turning him on to the mystical power of song in Hasidic Judaism. Now, instead of beat boxing in the back of the classroom, he was leaving the classroom to pray on the school's roof. (Religious or not, this guy ain't made for the classrooms.)

While studying at New School, Matisyahu wrote a play entitled "Echad" (One). The play was about a boy who meets a Hasidic rabbi in Washington Square Park and through him becomes religious. Shortly after the play's performance, Matisyahu's life strangely imitated his art. Indeed, years after the initial sparks were lit, Matisyahu met a Lubavitcher rabbi in the park, spurring his transformation from Matthew to Matisyahu.

A person who was once skeptical of authority and rules, Matisyahu began to explore and eventually fully take on the Lubavitch Hasidic lifestyle. He thrived on the discipline and structure of Judaism, making every attempt to abide by Jewish Law. The Chabad-Lubavitch philosophy proved to be a powerful guide for Matisyahu. It surrounded him with the spiritual dialogue and intellectual challenge he had been seeking for the past decade. The turmoil and frustration of his search subsided, and now, 2 years later, Matisyahu lives in Crown Heights, splitting his time between the stage and his yeshiva.

Drawing from the sounds of Bob Marley, Shlomo Carlebach, Buju Banton, and Sizzla, yet remaining wholly original, Matisyahu's performance is an uplifting, powerful experience for all in his presence. Even the most pessimistic in his audience is inspired by his ability to so honestly convey such a delicate topic as faith/spirituality. It is his dedication to his belief and openness to others that compels one to respect his artistry and message. It's in that fleeting moment when our skepticism melts and our souls open up, that Matisyahu enters with his booming sound of faith.

http://www.matisyahuworld.com/

One Day
Matisyahu Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

(Ooh ooh-hoo, ah ya, ah no ah ah oh)
(One day, one day, one day)
(Ah no oh oh oh)

Sometimes I lay under the moon
I thank God I'm breathin'
Then I pray don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because

All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play

One day (one day), one day (one day), one day
(Oh oh oh)
One day (one day), one day (one day), one day
(Oh oh oh)

It's not about win or lose 'cause we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent
Blood drenched pavement
Keep on movin', though the waters stay ragin'

In this maze you can lose your way, your way
It might drive you crazy
But don't let it phase you, no way, no way

Sometimes in my tears I drown (I drown)
But I never let it get me down (get me down)
So when negativity surrounds (surrounds)
I know someday it'll all turn around because

All my life I been waitin' for (waitin' for)
I been prayin' for (prayin' for), for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more (fight no more)
They'll be no more wars (no more wars)
And our children will play

One day (one day), one day (one day), one day (oh oh oh oh)
One day (oh oh oh)
One day (one day), one day (one day), one day
(Oh oh oh)

One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence down with the hate
One day we'll all be free and proud to be
Under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like

One day, one day
(Oh oh oh)
One day, one day
(Oh oh oh)

All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play

One day (one day), one day (one day), one day
(Oh oh oh)
One day (one day), one day (one day), one day
(Oh oh oh)

(Ooh ooh-hoo, ah ya, ah no ah ah oh)

(One day, one day, one day)
(Ah no oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

Matisyahu's "One Day" is a song about hope and the desire for a more peaceful world. The song speaks to both the challenges and the possibilities that exist in the world. The opening lines, "Sometimes I lay under the moon, I thank God I'm breathing," express the gratitude for life itself. The next line, "Then I pray don't take me soon 'cause I am here for a reason," shows the singer's determination to fulfill his purpose and make a difference in the world.

The chorus, "All my life I been waiting for, I been praying for, for the people to say that we don't want to fight no more," shows that the singer is not alone in his yearning for peace. He is hopeful that one day humanity will unite and end the wars and hate. The idea that peace is something that everyone desires is further reinforced in the line "It's not about win or lose 'cause we all lose, when they feed on the souls of the innocent."

The song carries a message of hope that someday the world will become a better place, and people can become unified and treat each other with equality and respect. Although struggles exist in the world, people can learn to overcome them and not let negativity impact their life experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I lay under the moon
At times, I will lie outside and gaze up at the moon.

I thank God I'm breathin'
I am grateful to be alive.

Then I pray don't take me soon
I ask a higher power not to take my life prematurely.

'Cause I am here for a reason
I have a purpose in this life.

Sometimes in my tears I drown
I become overwhelmed with sadness and cry.

But I never let it get me down
Despite this, I don't let it have a negative impact on my attitude and spirit.

So when negativity surrounds
When negative energy is present in my life.

I know someday it'll all turn around because
I am confident that things will improve eventually.

All my life I been waitin' for
Throughout my existence, I have been hoping for something.

I been prayin' for, for the people to say
I have been praying for someone to speak up.

That we don't want to fight no more
We no longer wish to engage in conflict.

They'll be no more wars
There will not be any more battles.

And our children will play
Children will be able to live in a happy and peaceful environment.

One day (one day), one day (one day), one day
At some point in the future.

(Oh oh oh)
Musical interlude.

It's not about win or lose 'cause we all lose
The outcome doesn't matter, as everyone is negatively impacted.

When they feed on the souls of the innocent
When those with evil intent harm the blameless.

Blood drenched pavement
The ground is covered in blood.

Keep on movin', though the waters stay ragin'
Despite the chaos and turmoil, one must continue moving forward.

In this maze you can lose your way, your way
Life can be bewildering and cause confusion.

It might drive you crazy
It could potentially make you insane, emotionally or mentally.

But don't let it phase you, no way, no way
However, don't let this bring you down or cause you to lose hope.

One day this all will change
At some future point, everything will be different.

Treat people the same
We should all be treated equally, regardless of our differences.

Stop with the violence down with the hate
We need to stop exhibiting harmful behavior and negative emotions.

One day we'll all be free and proud to be
In the future, everyone will be liberated and happy to express their individuality.

Under the same sun
We are all living under the same sun in this world.

Singing songs of freedom like
We'll be joyfully singing songs of liberty.

One day, one day
In the future.

(Oh oh oh)
Musical interlude.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Levine, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence, Matthew Miller

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

No Related Genres

More Genres

No Artists Found

More Artists Load All

No Albums Found

More Albums Load All

No Tracks Found

01King Without a Crown

02Chop 'Em Down - Live4:03

03Close My Eyes - Live Version3:38

04Youth4:18

05Warrior4:35

06Jerusalem (Out Of Darkness Comes Light)3:10

07Indestructible4:09

08Spark Seekers5:01

09Message In A Bottle3:56

10One Day - New Album Version3:27

PT3M27S

Matisyahu

11I Will Be Light - Live at WSUN's Green Room4:08

12Smash Lies3:25

13For You3:29

14Temple4:21

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ringnumber9

51w↑130

Sometimes I lay under the moon
And thank God I'm breathin'
Then I pray, "Don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason"
Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday, it'll all turn around because
All my life, I've been waitin' for
I've been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There'll be no more wars, and our children will play
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
It's not about win or lose
'Cause we all lose when they feed on the souls of the innocent
Blood-drenched pavement
Keep on movin' though the waters stay ragin'
In this maze, you can lose your way, your way
It might drive you crazy
But don't let it faze you, no way, no way
Sometimes in my tears I drown (I drown)
But I never let it get me down (get me down)
So when negativity surrounds (surrounds)
I know someday, it'll all turn around because
All my life, I've been waitin' for (waitin' for)
I've been prayin' for (prayin' for), for the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more (fight no more)
There'll be no more wars (no more wars), and our children will play
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, one day)
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day, this all will change, treat people the same
Stop with the violence, down with the hate
One day, we'll all be free and proud to be
Under the same sun, singin' songs of freedom like
Wah-yo (one day, one day), wah-yo, oh, oh (oh-oh-oh)
Wah-yo (one day, one day), wah-yo, oh, oh (oh-oh-oh)
All my life, I've been waitin' for
I've been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There'll be no more wars, and our children will play
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day, one day, one day

@kennethadam13

1y↑8

[Intro]
Ooo-ahoo, ah-yah-ahha
Am-aba-ah-ah-oh-oh
(One day, one day, one day)
Am-ah-ah-ah-oh-oh

[Verse 1]
Sometimes I lay under the moon and thank God I'm breathing
Then I pray, "Don't take me soon, 'cause I am here for a reason"

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know some day it'll all turn around, because...

[Chorus]
All my life I've been waiting for, I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more, there'll be no more wars
And our children will play
One day (One day), one day (One day), one day (Oh-oh-ohh)
One day (One day), one day (One day), one day (Oh-oh-ohh)

[Verse 2]
It's not about win or lose, 'cause we all lose when they feed
On the souls of the innocent, blood-drenched pavement
Keep on moving though the waters stay raging
In this maze, you can lose your way (Your way)
It might drive you crazy, but don't let it phase you, no way (No way)

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes in my tears I drown (I drown)
But I never let it get me down (Get me dow-own)
So when negativity surrounds (Surrounds)
I know some day it'll all turn around, because...

[Chorus]
All my life I've been waiting for (Waiting for)
I've been praying for (Praying for)
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more (Fight no more)
They'll be no more war (No more war)
And our children will play
One day (One day), one day (One day), one day (Oh-oh-ohh, one day)
One day (One day), one day (One day), one day (Oh-oh-ohh)

[Bridge]
One day this all will change, treat people the same
Stop with the violence, down with the hate
One day we'll all be free, and proud to be
Under the same sun, singing songs of freedom like:
Why-ohhh , why-ohh-ohh-ohh
(One day, one day, oh-oh-oh)
Why-ohhh, why-ohh-ohh-ohh
(One day, one day, oh-oh-oh)

[Chorus]
All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say (Ay-yay-yay-yay-yay-oh)
That we don't wanna fight no more (Ay-yay-yay-yay-yay-oh)
They'll be no more war
And our children will play
(Why-ohhh , why-ohh-ohh-ohh)
One day (One day), one day (One day), one day (Oh-oh-ohh)
(Why-ohhh , why-ohh-ohh-ohh)
One day (One day), one day (One day), one day (Oh-oh-ohh)

[Outro]
Ooo-ahoo, ah-yah-ahha
Am-aba-ah-ah-oh-oh
(One day, one day, one day)
Am-ah-ah-ah-oh-oh

@ShirleyOng-zz1qx

24w↑4

One day, one day, one day
Sometimes I lay under the moon
And thank God I'm breathin'
Then I pray, "Don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason"
Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday, it'll all turn around because
All my life, I've been waitin' for
I've been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There'll be no more wars, and our children will play
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
It's not about win or lose
'Cause we all lose when they feed on the souls of the innocent
Blood-drenched pavement
Keep on movin' though the waters stay ragin'
In this maze, you can lose your way, your way
It might drive you crazy
But don't let it faze you, no way, no way
Sometimes in my tears I drown (I drown)
But I never let it get me down (get me down)
So when negativity surrounds (surrounds)
I know someday, it'll all turn around because
All my life, I've been waitin' for (waitin' for)
I've been prayin' for (prayin' for), for the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more (fight no more)
There'll be no more wars (no more wars), and our children will play
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, one day)
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day, this all will change, treat people the same
Stop with the violence, down with the hate
One day, we'll all be free and proud to be
Under the same sun, singin' songs of freedom like
Wah-yo (one day, one day), wah-yo, oh, oh (oh-oh-oh)
Wah-yo (one day, one day), wah-yo, oh, oh (oh-oh-oh)
All my life, I've been waitin' for
I've been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There'll be no more wars, and our children will play
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day (one day), one day (one day)
One day (oh-oh-oh)
One day, one day, one day
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Bruno Mars / Ari Levine / Matthew Miller / Philip Martin Ii Lawrence
One Day lyrics © Wb Music Corp., Bughouse, Thou Art The Hunger, Roc Nation Music, Music Famamanem Lp, Mars Force Music, Music Famamanem, Songs Of Razor And Tie, Art For Art's Sake Music, Toy Plane Music, Moshiach Now, Bmg Onyx Songs, Northside Independent Music Publishing, Llc, Round Hill Harmonies

@kenjimiao967

3y↑245

Sometimes I lay
Under the moon
And thank God I'm breathing
Then I pray
Don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know some day it'll all turn around because...

All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There will be no more wars
And our children will play
One day [6x]

It's not about
Win or lose
'Cause we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent
Blood-drenched pavement
Keep on moving though the waters stay raging

In this maze you can lose your way (your way)
It might drive you crazy but don't let it faze you, no way (no way)

Sometimes in my tears I drown (I drown)
But I never let it get me down (get me down)
So when negativity surrounds (surrounds)
I know some day it'll all turn around because...

All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There will be no more wars
And our children will play
One day [6x]

One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence
Down with the hate

One day we'll all be free
And proud to be
Under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like
One day [4x]

All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There will be no more wars
And our children will play
One day [6x]

All comments from YouTube:

@MrMyCraft

7y↑6K

Who Still Watching this on 2024??

@thepinkprayingmantis6541

7y↑39

Mr.MyCraft that would be me

@ttmasterjones2201

7y↑26

Mr.MyCraft ME

@tracydelrosario5327

7y↑24

Mr.MyCraft me!!😁😁😁

@angeloespina6779

7y↑16

Mr.MyCraft AYYEEEEEE MEEEEEE

@sumantadas5744

7y↑28

damn this song... just cant stop listening .. one day May b i stop listening one day one day 😇😇😇😇😇

546 More Replies...

@pappybeats3508

27w↑437

Peace for Israel, Palestine and the Middle East❤️

@kettleblack6127

27w↑10

🙏

@zukozuko3641

27w↑7

🙏

@whatido3449

27w↑5

🙏

@mimmaceccio1801

26w↑3

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@sonjahaodoungel6781

26w↑3

😢😢

16 More Replies...

@Kalvinnguyen82

28w↑913

We really need this song more now and ever.

@walterblanca311

27w↑10

❤yes

@walterblanca311

27w

The government likes to divide us all

@Laura_Lm75321

27w↑10

🫂🤍♥️🖤🌍 Unity is strength🌍🖤♥️🤍🫂

@chriscolantropo2203

27w↑6

"More now THAN ever"

@Laura_Lm75321

27w↑2

@@chriscolantropo2203 Yes True 🧿♥️

34 More Replies...

@EricWizdom70

26w↑76

This should be played around the world

@4mins4peace

25w↑1

Please join us as we attempt to bring peace to the planet for healing. Our plan is to stop and take 4 mins to send out love & peace to all those in need around the world at the same time on Nov. 4th@ 4pm est. (8pm UTC). Please spread the word🥰

@user-cb7sr9gj5w

21w↑1

Absolutely

@ringnumber9

51w↑130

@puiteichhakchhuak9882

43w↑2

😅

@1tconaway

41w↑3

Love this song so much!!!

@hnitthit3211

30w↑2

thank you
I search lyrics
I found your cmt

@lecorcheevif

26w

Peace and love

@Gabriel_Lps

27w↑310

Just came here to listen to this masterpiece. Hope one day these lyrics come true

@4mins4peace

25w↑6

@messiking492

23w↑1

1:11 1:12 🎉😅😢❤😊

@messiking492

23w

@@4mins4peace1:25 😮😂😢😅❤

@ChorizoFungis

21w↑1

Cringe fool 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤓

@jeffreydiaz5943

16w↑1

They will, read revelation 21:4

2 More Replies...

@EsaiGivens

2y↑467

all time banger

@Adamcon44

2y↑4

Facts

@cameron2739

2y↑3

True

@CRUSH3R.

2y↑1

@Cameron mate so we all here rn

@cameron2739

2y↑6

@NiTe_Marrotz Y Yh bro I just came from TikTok

@animal.talesYT

2y↑1

Honestly bro

10 More Replies...

@sonjapantar275

28w↑47

Unfortunately the theme is still relevant in 2023.... 😢❤
Love this song. It's so beautiful💖

@7th_Heaven

27w

yeah

@BlazeStormCloud

28w↑28

Anyone else rewatching this today?

I just want it all to end. We don't need this fighting.

@lindadeutchman9580

11w

I believe this fighting (Israel-Hamas War, Ukraine-Russia War, et al) will not end as long as the fanatics who seek world domination and the destruction of their adversaries, are not reined in. Golda Meir said it well after the Yom Kippur War of 1973. If the Arabs would lay down their weapons, there would be peace...If Israel would lay down its weapons, there would be NO MORE ISRAEL! Here we are 50 years later and the Arab Muslim World still cries Death to America, Death to Israel & Kill ALL THE JEWS & throw their bodies in the Sea. That is precisely what they really mean when they say "from the river (Jordan) to the sea (Mediterranean)". We Americans and others in the West still don't GET IT and think we can impose the two state solution and create a Palestinian State to coexist in peace with Israel???!!! The PLO turned down Israel's offer twice when they offered to divide up the land and create a Palestinian state because they want NOTHING LESS THAN THE TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF ISRAEL. Peace is the oldest prayer & the newest hope so keep praying, but don't hold your breath.

@amenrebun2186

26w↑42

Came back to this during these troubled times and I'm so glad to see that there are others tuning in to this with the hope of love! Peace shall be ours, for us all, ONE DAY!

@4mins4peace

25w↑1

@razorsunleashed7846

28w↑123

When i need to relax my mind from all that has gone wrong i always listen to Matisyahu. Loosing 5 in my family in the past 2 and a half years. His music pulls my spirit back up

@user-re5nz5hv5o

27w↑7

I lost my grandpa to cancer when I get to university I will be cancer researcher and beat the cancer

@pll9521

22w↑1

Baruch dayan emet 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

@madden_sama2246

18w↑2

Stand tall and hold your head up high brotha gotta be strong for your remaining family while those who have passed will always be watching over with a smile much love 🤝🏽

@razorsunleashed7846

18w

@@user-re5nz5hv5o when my dad passed away, 6 months latter my oldest uncle passed away and at that time my mother found out she had cancer. My dad passing away started the 2.5 years of tragedy. Mom is still here.

@razorsunleashed7846

18w

@@madden_sama2246 thank you. I stand as tall as i can.

2 More Replies...

@nm6818

22w↑35

Matisyahu, seeing the YouTube video of you today sing in DC brought me to tears. So apt, so strong. It just encompasses the hope, fears and despair so many feel now. I was also thrilled to see you singing in front of literally all branches of klal yisrael. Thank you. Yasher koach.

@humanbeing7624

18w

in that same rally, van jones was booed as soon as he mentioned the word "ceasefire." I think when song says "there'll be no more wars", it means when every palestinian is dead and "our children will play" only refers to israeli children. this song has completely lost its meaning after it was played it that rally.

@CakeProDuckShins

18w

@@humanbeing7624Well Palestinians want to kill Jews. They even elected a government whose charter says so. Jews want to coexist but Palestinians do not. They are a hateful society.

@nm6818

16w

@@humanbeing7624 That is one-dimensional interpretation and erroneous. If you know much about Matsiyahu then you would understand that he is has travelled allegorically far and wide to get to where he is. He loves all people, bonds with people from all walks of life. There wasn't a better song of the Olympic games because of this (and the song is incredible.) As a Jew he had every right to sing it at the rally for his people. The message doesn't change; it will always be a song that elevates the human potential to rise above, and elicits deep hope.

@sunnyday7865

7y↑14.6K

0%drugs
0%naked women
0%curse words
0%blood
100%peace and love

@JZTDORR27

7y↑39

Sunnyday 786 yep

@robinchamberlain4905

7y↑134

Sunnyday 786 we need blood to survive

@eikoakikogomez4406

7y↑18

Sunnyday 786 so true

@nickhenriques9193

7y↑105

Sunnyday 786 maybe some naked women....

@wjeremy3231

7y↑36

U can probably achieve that in a small village but not the world..

230 More Replies...

@YeshayaClair

22w↑47

What a blast from the past at the rally. 15 years later and still praying for one day, when we'll have peace

@sirduddin

22w↑1

Yep I was there

@Xdxa1X

44w↑232

The message and it's meaning is still strong over a decade later.

@von2134

44w

❤

@anadecarlo5737

41w

❤❤

@JuliusCeaser_

40w↑4

But nothing has changed

@idontknowwhattoputhere.3572

34w

@@dionysus313lol racism going strong

@c-dro670

29w

that kind of thinking is why we are where we are at now
@@dionysus313

@nicolefama525

16w↑10

So relevant at this very moment! Praying for everyone suffering! Know that many people are crying and thinking about you all. ❤

@ivanchavez3711

52w↑34

I'm struggling with addiction and the woman I love went even more down the road of addiction and I can't even recognize her anymore. This song just showed up in my head as I was about to lay down to try and sleep after withdrawing. So I had to throw it on my phones speaker. Please pray that this is the last time I do this drug. But moreso pray for my love Aubrey because I'm certain I will never get to be with her let alone see her again... always loved Matis. He's been around for a long time I used to listen to him in high school also. He's such a great person he reaches out to those in pain and lets them know they still have fight in them to fight God's battles! Peace everyone and God Bless ❤

@sonichke

51w

Praying for you. Stay strong! ❤‍🩹

@devinr7198

50w

Good luck brother🙏🏼

@gwengreene6925

49w↑1

As a GRATEFUL RECOVERING ADDICT, I pray for the addicts STILL suffering! I hope you find a way to get AND STAY clean... that lifestyle leads to Jails, instutions, or death! PLEASE, get help!

@daJunglette68

49w

Keep on doin ❤ you're not alone 🎉
Take time and trust - we will do it ❤

@jansenwiley2682

49w

One day brother, one day. Don't quit quitting.........

3 More Replies...

@brianwestberry9117

27w↑7

i just pray for peace. No wars. just people being people.

@shorthub1019

3y↑2.6K

I'm leaving this comment here so after a year or a month when someone likes it I get reminded of this song ❤️

@jeffallyear

3y↑5

Copyrighted

@jeffallyear

3y↑2

You

@moneygrabber6720

3y↑8

@Bare Style Sessions what?

@changemyself4645

3y↑6

Me too <3

@alexaonther0x

3y↑1

Smart

28 More Replies...

@comisicmc

52w↑146

this is one of the most motivational songs of ever listened to🥹. Good Work Matisyahu. 2023 this song will Never End

Edit: WOW, 80 Likes?!?! Thanks yall

@davhung8004

40w↑2

lol

@Astara_ofc

30w

Now 127 😁

@SpiritualStuntman

15w↑6

It’s January 6, 2024 and I’ve listened to this daily for the last few weeks. Such a simple prayer. Much Love to all y’all ❤

@KC0TLV

27w↑5

We need this song, and it's message more than ever now. Am Yisrael Chai

הפסק את השנאה
- Stop The Hate

הפיצו שלום, אור ואהבה
- Spread Peace, Light and Love

@Karla91911

27w↑31

Today Saturday Oct 14, 2023 is first time I heard this song, it was played as prelude song while waiting for Shabbat program to begin orhaolammessianicsynagogue
Loved the song, God bless you in Yeshua name!

@JStackss

14w↑2

Real ones know this off a old ass 2K Track 🔥🔥💯

@ivanh3202

3y↑2.8K

Thumbs up if your listening to this 2023. Peace n love worldwide!

@nathanarceo7239

3y↑11

Hell yeah homie

@mcrist139

3y↑11

This is the Best comment I read this year online! Happy Holidays have a great day

@ivanh3202

3y↑3

@MC Rist likewise. GOD bless!

@alphaalphagamerpro8928

3y↑3

Happy new year

@ivanh3202

3y↑3

@MELDIN KATIPUNAN Happy New Year to you as well! Stay safe and healthy out there

68 More Replies...

@yongze869

46w↑8

I hope the world is peaceful, there will be no war, and children can play happily on the grass Today is the last day of 2023. I wish you all a happy New Year and good health. Thank God.

@azazem

26w↑5

La paix chez l'humain, peu importe sa croyance, sa couleur, d'où il vient. Je vous aime !!! 🙏💗💓

@AndrewLausen

20w↑9

This song has been there for me in the darkest of times. When I was homeless in the darkest of times this song shed me light. Today I found out that the Woman that I have loved more than any other Woman I have ever known has chosen another man to marry. My heart is breaking as I type this message. I am so sad today. I have lost so much and I've tried to be the best man I can be and still I lose. I am trying so hard not to reach the darkness but I feel it's on my doorstep. I do not wish for death. I do not have thoughts of anything like that. My sadness is overwhelming on this day more than I can express. MATISYAHU you once reached out to me and on that day I was lifted. Thank you for your music and thank you for your spirit of enlightenment. Your words resonate with me in way that i do not understand or able to express in words.

Your music has saved my life and today with how my heart hurts with all that I have done wrong and not being the man that I wish I could be for the woman I have loved and love to this moment that I would stop time for as no woman has ever meant more to me than Kimberly. THANK YOU FOR PRODUCING THIS SONG. I WILL FOREVER PLAY THIS WHEN I MOST HAPPY AND unfortunately like today when I am eternally sad with the broken hearts of broken hearts. The pain.

@aishakumar-ps8ob

19w↑3

Don't blame your self it is gonna be okay it will be that lady's fault to reject a lifetime happiness with u. Things happen in life it's not that we can avoid everything.

@JakKilfish-gh9yl

19w↑3

I feel u brother the pane man u got this just keep fighting

@joemcewan3304

15w↑1

Keep ur head up bro. Lovewill find u again

@jonesfernandes165

17w↑3

No War Brought Prosperity to Any Country. One World - One Love . . .

@abelgreninja8562

3y↑1.1K

People of Myanmar, we are with you, don't lose hope.. pray and believe that 'ONE DAY' will come✊

@amennorajamir27

3y↑6

Very well said

@xoltzuyodaluv4503

3y↑6

Thank you so much 🙏

@starmoestarmoe9139

3y↑2

Thank you.

@hunterhatheway3830

3y↑4

Every day is that one day. We cannot wait for that one day to come. It is already here. Seize it. Take hold of your power for tomorrow will never come, only today can you act on your will & create heaven on earth. Waiting for that one day to come Will be fruitless. Act now for today is the day. The one that people will say, oh yay

@akk5696

3y↑5

🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲

21 More Replies...

@theduallanguagechannel

38w↑13

I’d introduce this song to my class as part of the poetry unit. They loved this song so much they asked to join the school talent show as a class and sing it. They even assigned each other parts according to vocal strengths. It was a beautiful sight to see them select this song and choose to perform it before an audience. They sang with all their hearts 💕.

@missklibs3257

27w↑14

saw this a couple of years back and put it on my morning meditation prayer list . . . and pray that we can all come to a place of love . . .

@meifennellysieu7510

24w↑1

This is... a fantastic song for a meditation and/or prayer list. Thanks for the idea :)

@rillisw2996

26w↑13

I’m so glad this is resurfacing. We need it now more than ever

@TheR0DFATHER

27w↑5

The world needs to play this😢

@Noflyzoneperiod

30w↑29

I’m gonna listen to this to infinity and beyond ❤❤

@GamingWithBenji

4y↑2.8K

11 years later, if you’re still listening to this, you’re a legend

@cheesist6998

4y↑8

nostalgia momem

@mrpotato8879

4y↑1

I am losnoing

@MaryJane-ip6ne

4y↑5

One luv

@helloha5384

4y↑2

I am listening.

@harlsiy-hian7662

4y↑1

I love this song

111 More Replies...

@m.t.1616

24w↑2

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. -jimi hendrix

@slapzglow9564

25w↑6

One day my friends🙏 we all live under the same sun

@4mins4peace

25w

@honingbijtje83

27w↑4

Needed now more than ever...
What do we need that the voices of to the majority who just want to live in peace are heard?
💚💚💚

@jasoneffler9903

26w↑5

Blessed be the peacemakers.

@rlehyfdnhfduh9715

4y↑2.6K

Who is still listening in January 2020 everyone?

I still love this song🎤😍

@adamharris5398

4y↑9

yeah it suddenly came in
mind

@katelynnmiller5916

4y↑6

Me I couldn’t find this song been searching for it forever love it

@joshmunsayac9738

4y↑4

Me too

@Silverkid69

4y↑5

Here🤘🏻

@dondonsupnet4759

4y↑2

Happy new year 🎆🎆🎆📣🎷📞🔔📯🎶🎻🎺

79 More Replies...

@dr.play-doh4909

19w↑2

ONE DAY, PEACE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!!! ❤❤ ALL MY LIFE IVE BEEN PRAYING FOR THIS ❤❤❤

@jordanburson1220

39w↑16

When I was younger I didn’t quite understand the the lyrics. Now that I’m older and I see what the world has become, I understand it completely.

@nataliebeth677

17w

same

@kendi5736

11w↑2

2024 for my self,,don't give up... Watch people behind you, you struggle for them..

@zarakikenpachi1773

25w↑6

Used to listen to this such a long time ago. A few minutes ago, in a moment of stress and extreme panic, for some reason I started humming this. Out of nowhere, with no connection to it for years, suddenly this just came to my lips. Man what a song. Glad to be reminded of it again.

@ceiceiceu

26w↑3

愿世界和平❤愿世界永无战争❤愿世界上的每个人都有家可归❤

@absolutelyanything1930

4y↑1.6K

It's 2020 now
Who is still hearing to this song

This song should be "world 🌎 anthem".

@user-bd2gd5fj2i

4y↑1

me also，i hear that in china tiktok。

@xsha_rkamaniel4538

@artea2fusion

todo dia

@donastorga2858

4y↑4

But you gotta choose between We are the World or this? I say both.🤙

@zjthoen3551

Meeee

37 More Replies...

@satheesansurendran1928

47w↑21

Sometimes as a reason... Certain songs fall in our ear drum... we hear this song repeatedly. And for reasons.... It may motivate you... May refresh you...your emotions eased off... energise you...illness healed off... release from the family shackles. Lyrics and songs are powerfull... that's what my experience too.

@chonngullie2482

17w↑17

No matter where I'll go.. I never forget this song.. It really hits me hard.. ❤❤❤

@user-sz7px4dx7z

27w↑37

Sending love to Palestinian and Israeli people still hoping for peace 🕊️❤

@fredyvillanueva2601

11w

Bruh

@GabKor88

26w↑3

I send this song to all people around the world and especially to those who belong to those 42 places on Earth where, unfortunately, there has been war, oppression, dictatorship, tyranny, political meanness or business in conflict or violence for a long time. I pray for ourselves to keep the true message of love in our hearts.

@4mins4peace

25w

@anti-theocrat8815

27w↑5

This song is VERY RELEVANT right now

@trexon9848

3y↑1.3K

Praying for Myanmar while listening this song.

@PK-1994

3y↑18

Thank you bro! we really need help,they shoot with 5.56 and 7.62 bullet not rubber, they kill us day by day!

@stephenleung2454

3y↑10

@Soul'sZ NatsoeZ We Hong Kongers support u guys❤️❤️

@chullen.

3y↑1

@Soul'sZ NatsoeZ worry not bro ... keep fighting, stay strong be safe. Good days are coming soon 😄❤❤ let's celebrate together

@limaimsong4647

3y↑2

@Soul'sZ NatsoeZ to take the

@sweswewin3805

3y↑1

Thank you😭😭😭

52 More Replies...

@opinetree

19w↑4

I look around and wonder, why don't words like this resonate within the hearts of all?

I know, though, that one day... yes, one day. Love will win 🫂💜🎉🥲

@Roz-zi1ye

19w↑14

Love this song!! We should get this played on the radios everywhere

@michellelau2116

11w↑1

This song hits hard in 2024 😞
Hope everything gets better so everyone on this world get to live a peaceful life

@roysimangunsong9286

52w↑2

The great message I ever read...

@anthonywhittica5687

27w↑3

Peace and love

@biblicalitypsn9414

4y↑1K

This song needs to be played more, especially now.

@studentsforourrevolution2332

4y↑5

Biblicality PSN Bernie 2020

@danbarbour85

4y↑10

@Students for Our Revolution get your socialism out of here commie

@a1b9c2

4y↑3

Maybe someone can play it to Trump in the Whitehouse?

@razkable

4y↑8

why do radios promote garbage music and less of this?..if we had more of this the world would be peaceful honestly ….like jesus how many more songs of guns drinking violence guns gangs hood life can we listen to before it all sounds the same?...and warps our youth...don't get me started on many famous woman artists....theres alicia keys in the mainstream and then theres literally everyone else....the rest of them are promoting awful things to girls...I swear to god

@cirukarago7251

4y↑1

💯💯💯💯💯

11 More Replies...

@kennethadam13

1y↑8

@lYODAl

24w↑14

14 years ago and this song never aged what a Masterpiece !

@effiemooney8477

27w↑1

OMG, who is this beautiful soul??? Fantastic, I am so touched!!!

@acevedopictures6366

26w↑2

May The God bring Peace to the Holy Land for all!

@shmang1485

26w↑2

Amen.

@iluv2create576

12w↑1

The words are so meaningful. I wish this was played as much as possible. It's so important right now.

@tenshiyuzuru7715

3y↑473

Let us all pray for Myanmar🤧🤧...imagine yourself in the same situation as Myanmar 🤧🤧🤧

@killme866

3y↑4

Yaaa sis, love from india

@nyanphyo9767

3y↑4

Thanks for everyone who support us.

@StevenSmith-jq6tt

3y↑4

Much love from America. Keep your head up,love will prevail. ❤️🙏

@tenshiyuzuru7715

@Nyan Phyo we will always support...even If we can't support u physically we will always pray for u❤

@jacksevert3099

3y↑2

ASEAN needs to step up. Western Imperialists cannot be your saviors. Singapore India Thailand please help Myanmar!

15 More Replies...

@Ashkannazarian

47w↑1

One day the messiah will be here and this world will be what it should be . A good place

@suziehadeed1959

37w↑4

I am. It’s a priceless song with a priceless message for This Life as it is now ….. positivity…. Lyrics for all time. All of Humanity must put the words of this incredible song in their hearts so we can all live with empathy, kindness, peace and “ ONE LOVE”
🙏🏼🇹🇹🕊 from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.

@crisfm007

27w↑7

beautiful music

@user-tm5hc8fd8o

11w↑2

愿人间充满不分种族的真爱🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@Adlerauge4

32w↑11

This song instantly calms you down and lets you lose all your anger. 🙏

@BriarHood

28w

Unfortunately, Palestinians don’t listen to Matisyahu.

@musicstation8463

4y↑608

I hope the world is peace , no war, no COVID-19 in 2020

@mrpotato8879

4y↑1

Epik

@wenfangchong4117

hope so

@Onlythefacts

4y↑3

You can always hope for peace but The world will never be at peace until there is a new heaven and a new earth.
Matthew 10:34 "Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword."

Hebrews 9:28 "So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him."

@tayyuzhe8481

4y↑1

No corona no raisis no fighting china/usa/india word peace

@Phroton

4y↑3

If you want peace, prepare for war.

12 More Replies...

@ShirleyOng-zz1qx

24w↑4

@andreas5741

22w↑2

This is needed in 2023 more than ever ❤🥺

@user-cl8jf9et1v

36w

All day i pray our children will play together....please god almighty if i had one wish ....let it be that...simple....play one day....no fights no wars just peace and love.....i pray

@electriceye4083

1y↑60

i discovered this song somewhere in 2010 and i can't get over it! i keeps coming back here from time to time to refreshen my memory. Beautiful piece!!! Salute Matiyahu! You are a straight LEGEND!!!

@silence8649

Same

@luisvalencia5505

18w

2k10 brother

@luisvalencia5505

18w

Nba 2k10**

@happydailyvids

22w↑1

I am crying now, listening to this song, please pray for Palestine , for Gaza, for Israel, for the world no more war please

@christianaustin5953

8y↑65

Love from the USA and the US Marine Corps. Powerful stuff.

@noahhutchinson2477

8y↑6

Thank you for your service

@rexmarin7576

+chris austin Thank you for your service

@davidsedmunds

8y↑7

I find it really interesting that you, a marine, find a song that stands against exactly would your doing, fighting a war killing civilians.

@bisby1627

+David Edmunds So you think he just has a blast fighting wars?

@phillipstump65

+David Edmunds do you live in the USA?

20 More Replies...

@nivramferrer6619

39w↑2

Everytime i heard this song i remember my brother who pass away ,RIP my brother Mark Christian Ferrer😢😢😢

@Karen-ug3xq

43w↑11

What a GREAT song!!! I listen to it everyday and I LOVE it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@TheEricBoughner

27w↑1

We need this now more than ever with the current state of the world. We need to be One as Humans and stop generational hate.

@yOunG_DuKh

18w↑1

This song should be our world's international anthem

@babii4185

26w↑1

we want peace and love in this world, instead of war, and fight.we need to take care of each other. We need to take care of everyone in this world we are the human we are all in this world and we need to take care of this world this earth. I hope peace and love in this world☮️😔

@kenjimiao967

3y↑245

@suryaadiwibawa7147

good

@djerald1000

3y↑3

Win or lose, just live your life to the fullest. Just love and peace. Merry Christmas everyone.

@anniemiller7729

3y↑3

Thankyou.

@anto9949

3y↑2

God bless you❤🙏

@prodigykhongsai8108

Great

1 More Replies...

@timmallenn8382

52w↑3

Don’t give up, take a breath, everything works out!

@wizzardofpaws2420

1y↑3

This song is nearly prophetic in nature. It's legendary.

@lilianarinaldi2830

22w↑43

Quando ouço essa música me faz querer ser uma pessoa melhor. Sem dúvidas, uma das melhores canções de amor🕊🙏🇧🇷🇮🇱❣

@davidshrago6014

17w↑2

I’m American but I have such a love for Israel and Brazil 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱❤️🇧🇷

@lilianarinaldi2830

14w

Hello David! Também gosto muito do seu país, especialmente as músicas. São as melhores do estilo Gospel. O meu preferido é o Joshua Aaron! Salom 🕊🇺🇲🇮🇱🇧🇷!!!

@luddite333

27w↑3

what a man positive message and spirit

@christinalane5183

26w↑3

Thank you for this beautiful message. This is my new favorite song.☝🏻💜🌏☮️

@4mins4peace

25w

@mararodrigues56

13w↑9

Descobri esta música num dos piores momentos da minha vida,atraves de uma publicidade, estava no hospital a fazer tratamento de iodoterapia, tratamento para cancro da tiróide,e esta música deu me uma força inexplicavel ate hoje 🙏

@pinoytechspot

19w↑1

Thank you foe sharing your music Kokoy Baldo you will be miss! 😢❤🎉

@WanderingSoul76

24w↑2

Still waiting for that one day ...❤

@gooberisgoofyaf

16w↑1

this song has been really impactful for years, and it keeps coming back to me in the most random moments. i've always heard it from my aunts, and i'm thankful for that.

@choosesfr

28w↑2

This will forever be a CERTIFIED CLASSIC.

@ryansmith1926

2y↑2.5K

I've never heard this song before 1st time 20 min ago on a repost of a guy singing his song to him not knowing it was him in Hawaii, and it hit me like a brick. One of the best songs I've ever heard

@jenifer3861

2y↑88

Same way that i found out about this song

@patrickfoldy8426

2y↑48

Me too! Just saw that. Awesome stuff

@divyanshjoshi6667

2y↑34

reddit supremacy

@patrickfoldy8426

2y↑50

@Divyansh Joshi tik tok for me unfortunately, I need to get off that shit

@project3003

2y↑21

Tic tok too huh?

182 More Replies...

@rogeliofranco5665

46w↑3

Beautifull song.. make me cry.

@yongze869

46w

I hope the world is peaceful, there will be no war, and children can play

@joung7779

34w

THANK YOU for showing positive messaging

@stephenjohnduqueza2420

19w↑1

This song that filipinos remember reggae pinoy singer Kokoi Baldo.. Thanks for your nice version of this song Koi..

@yanglitistm6232

43w↑4

This is not a song this is a prayer 🙏...no matter how the year passed bye .. I'll come back here to listen again and again till i die😌

@elenachimetto8596

27w↑2

Grazie per questa meravigliosa canzone! La insegnerò ai miei alunni a scuola!

@openworld1566

6y↑1.6K

Dear people of the future,
While I write this message, it's the 14th of August 2018. I hope that after all those years, all those days that passed, the world is still a beautiful place to live. That the world may be a place where you can enjoy yourself, go on an adventure, make friends. I hope your life is good. Greetings from the past

@mariorogan6142

6y↑54

Open World the world needs people like you

@yan2671

6y↑16

Bless you

@firstnamelastname3547

6y↑28

Don’t worry, the world hasn’t collapsed yet.

@marlonpinheiro4083

6y↑19

Your hope in the future, even with this crazy world of today, is very inspiring. Like the other comment, the world need more people like you!

@alancastillo7533

6y↑10

The life is so wonderful. You can live to the border remember never give up and you can if you want that something pass. I hope that in the future the live improved and we can be better. Day with day ;-)

99 More Replies...

Load More Comments...

More Comments

just now