Matisyahu
One Day Lyrics

Sometimes I lay
Sometimes I take a moment to relax and reflect

Under the moon
During the nighttime, when the moon is out

And thank God I'm breathing
Expressing gratitude for the gift of life

Then I pray
I communicate with a divine entity

Don't take me soon
I request to be allowed to continue living

'Cause I am here for a reason
I believe that my existence has a purpose

Sometimes in my tears I drown
Sometimes I get overwhelmed with sadness

But I never let it get me down
But I don't allow it to defeat me

So when negativity surrounds
So when I experience a lot of negativity

I know some day it'll all turn around because...
I have faith that things will get better

All my life I've been waiting for
Throughout my entire existence, I've been hoping for

I've been praying for
I've been communicating with a higher power, asking for

For the people to say
For all of humanity to declare

That we don't wanna fight no more
That we no longer desire conflict

There will be no more wars
We will never engage in warfare again

And our children will play
And our future generations will have the freedom to enjoy childhood

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

It's not about
This is not primarily concerned with

Win or lose
Victory or defeat

we all lose
Everyone ends up suffering in some way

When they feed on the souls of the innocent
When individuals unfairly exploit those who are blameless

Blood-drenched pavement
Gruesome and violent scenes of horror

Keep on moving though the waters stay raging
Persevere even in the face of overwhelming adversity

In this maze you can lose your way (your way)
In the complex and confusing nature of life, it's easy to become lost

It might drive you crazy but don't let it faze you, no way (no way)
Although it can be challenging, don't let it emotionally impact you

One day this all will change
At some point, things will be different

Treat people the same
All individuals should receive equal treatment

Stop with the violence
Put an end to physical aggression

Down with the hate
Eliminate sentiments of malice and intolerance

One day we'll all be free
At some point, all of humanity will experience true liberty

And proud to be
And content with the sense of identity we possess

Under the same sun
As we exist on the same planet, we share the same sun

Singing songs of freedom like wooyooooo
Celebrating our newfound sense of liberation

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