One day
Paperboys Lyrics


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I sit alone with my thoughts and try to capture the essence and knowledge itself
I look for something solid so a bottle wont help
And I dont wanna bother nobody else so I'm alone again
Feeling like a part of me is gone with my friends
So I pretend that I'm dead but it makes no difference,
The only way to clear my head is in these weights I'm lifting
I feel my fake shifting out of my head
The way I used to be so proud now its clear, I dont understand
Things aint what they used to be
I notice pain really aint new to me
I'm living life n' bang so foolishly!
So lord lead me, give me the strength
I know that you allready given me sense and I appreciate it
It's all so wet now when recreated, but whats the science?
I know it aint much by hey I'm tryin
Feelin so fucked and I aint lying, there's darkness in me
and everyday it's getting harder to breath.
(See one day)
See we survive but it never ends
(We're gonna find our way)
And catch a vibe feelin' heaven sent
(And then a place to stay)
See I've been livin just dealin' with what I'm given
Thinkin this is really somethin when it isn't
(If I may)
Just fly 'em by
(And let me find my way)
And it's why they might
(And there aint nothin I can say)
My window, why are we this way?
I swear to god I never fracture my honesty
So they ask what the fuck's wrong with me
But see the way I act how I'm gonna be
And normally I wouldn't bother with nothing at all
But now I'm in the rain feelin' part of the water that falls
And every fuckin breath I take, I realize I know that lifes full of lessons
You can never be safe, so I'm lyin here wide-awake tryin' to find a place
While I'm planning my escape I recline into this state

So I need me a place I can chill and take it easy
Breathe freely, hear the swell, smellin seaweed
With trees and the leaves, that we ought to be given
But for now I'm just lost in the rythm
(See one day)
See we survive but it never ends
(We're gonna find our way)
And catch a vibe feelin' heaven sent
(And then a place to stay)
See I've been livin just dealin' with what I've been given
Thinkin this is really somethin when it isn't
(If I may)
Just fly 'em by
(And let me find my way)
And it's why they might
(And there aint nothin I can say)
My window, why are we this way?
Sometimes I wonder what it's all for
Coz when it rains it pours
And I don't wanna play these games anymore
See, I just wanna be assured it was worth it
And maybe just for one day, I get it right and life will be perfect
Coz I don't know where I'm going but I know where I've been
And I can feel the wind blowing holding on with my friends
Coz in the end it's in them and in my family I trust,
That makes me proud, goddamnit it's us!
I know I'm blessed, every part of me
Chest, neck and arteries
Like those who went parting the sea (someone's watching)
Life aint what it started out to be,
I've come to realize that it's all up to me
So I'm running down my options
Waiting opportunities, give my man a helping hand of jewelry
Trying to understand and join the lunacy
Coz soon as people see and tune in to the frequency
They realize what humans do to humans deep in secrecy
They might just see there aint much hope left to go around
Things aint getting better and the globebank's slowing down




But knowing what we know now, we ought to know better
But since we gotta go, let's go together.

Overall Meaning

The Paperboys' song "One Day" is an introspective and reflective piece that explores the complexity of human emotions and experiences. The lyrics convey the sense of isolation, confusion, and pain of the singer who is struggling to find a meaningful purpose in life. The singer is dealing with personal demons and a sense of loss as their life starts to unravel, but they are trying to stay hopeful and find a way to navigate their way through this challenging period.


The opening verse highlights the singer's mental struggles and desire to find something solid to hold onto, something that can't be found in alcohol or other vices. He feels disconnected from his friends and the world around him, but finds solace in working out, as it helps clear his head. The second verse is a prayer to the Lord, asking for strength and guidance through life. The chorus provides an optimistic note - the singer hopes to catch a vibe and find a place to stay, one where he can simply breathe and take life easy.


Line by Line Meaning

I sit alone with my thoughts and try to capture the essence and knowledge itself
I spend time alone contemplating the meaning of life and trying to gain knowledge.


I look for something solid so a bottle wont help
I need something substantial to help me through my struggles, alcohol won't do the trick.


And I dont wanna bother nobody else so I'm alone again
I don't want to burden anyone else with my problems, so I choose to be alone.


Feeling like a part of me is gone with my friends
I feel a sense of loss when I'm not with my friends who are a part of me.


So I pretend that I'm dead but it makes no difference,
I try to escape my problems by pretending to be dead, but it doesn't solve anything.


The only way to clear my head is in these weights I'm lifting
Lifting weights is the only way for me to clear my mind and focus.


I feel my fake shifting out of my head
I feel my facade of pretending to be fine slowly leaving my mind.


The way I used to be so proud now its clear, I dont understand
I used to be confident and proud, but now I'm confused about who I am.


Things aint what they used to be
Things have changed and are not the same as they once were.


I notice pain really aint new to me
I realize that I've experienced pain before and it's not new to me.


I'm living life n' bang so foolishly!
I'm living recklessly and foolishly, without thinking of the consequences.


So lord lead me, give me the strength
I pray for guidance and the strength to overcome my struggles.


I know that you allready given me sense and I appreciate it
I acknowledge the wisdom and guidance that I've already been given.


It's all so wet now when recreated, but whats the science?
Things are different now and I don't understand why, what's the reason behind it?


I know it aint much by hey I'm tryin
I may not be doing much, but I'm trying my best to improve.


Feelin so fucked and I aint lying, there's darkness in me
I'm feeling messed up and depressed, and there is darkness within me.


and everyday it's getting harder to breath.
Each day is becoming more difficult to manage, and causing me more distress.


(See one day)
I dream of a day when my situation will be better.


See we survive but it never ends
We may survive our struggles, but they never truly go away.


(We're gonna find our way)
I'm determined to find a way out of my problems.


And catch a vibe feelin' heaven sent
I hope to feel a sense of peace that feels like it's coming from above.


(And then a place to stay)
I long for a stable and secure environment to call home.


See I've been livin just dealin' with what I'm given
I've been merely coping with the hand I've been dealt in life.


Thinkin this is really somethin when it isn't
I often hype up my struggles to be more than they really are.


(If I may)
If I may ask for help or guidance.


Just fly 'em by
Just ignore those who bring negativity and doubt.


(And let me find my way)
I need the space and freedom to figure out my own path in life.


And it's why they might (And there aint nothin I can say)
Others may not understand my journey, but I can't do anything to change their perception.


My window, why are we this way?
I question why our human nature brings us to struggle and suffer in life.


Sometimes I wonder what it's all for
At times, I question the purpose and meaning of life.


Coz when it rains it pours
When bad things happen, they seem to come all at once.


And I don't wanna play these games anymore
I'm tired of the struggles and hardships that life brings.


See, I just wanna be assured it was worth it
I hope that my struggles and hardships in life are leading towards something meaningful.


And maybe just for one day, I get it right and life will be perfect
I dream of a day where everything comes together and life is perfect, even if just for a moment.


Coz I don't know where I'm going but I know where I've been
I'm uncertain of where my life is headed, but I know the struggles and hardships I've faced in the past.


And I can feel the wind blowing holding on with my friends
I hold onto my friends for support and comfort during the difficult times.


Coz in the end it's in them and in my family I trust,
I trust in my friends and family to be there for me through thick and thin.


That makes me proud, goddamnit it's us!
I'm proud to have my friends and family as my support system.


I know I'm blessed, every part of me
I recognize that I should be grateful for the blessings in my life.


Chest, neck and arteries
Every part of my body and being.


Like those who went parting the sea (someone's watching)
Similar to the story of Moses parting the Red Sea, there is a higher power watching over us.


Life aint what it started out to be,
Life has changed and is not what I expected it to be.


I've come to realize that it's all up to me
I've learned that ultimately, my life and my future are within my own control.


So I'm running down my options
I'm exploring different possibilities and paths in life.


Waiting opportunities, give my man a helping hand of jewelry
I'm waiting for opportunities and trying to help others along the way.


Trying to understand and join the lunacy
I'm trying to comprehend the chaos of life and find my place within it.


Coz soon as people see and tune in to the frequency
Once people become aware and connect with their surroundings, they will understand the struggles of humanity.


They realize what humans do to humans deep in secrecy
Awareness brings understanding of the hidden atrocities and struggles of humanity.


They might just see there aint much hope left to go around
People may discover that hope is scarce and difficult to come by in our world.


Things aint getting better and the globebank's slowing down
Society is not improving, and the economy is stagnant or declining.


But knowing what we know now, we ought to know better
With the knowledge and understanding we have, we should be better and do better in the world.


But since we gotta go, let's go together.
Despite the struggles and difficulties of life, we should stick together and support each other.




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Fokke van den Berg

2020 for en fin sang, den går rett i hjertet mitt. Hilsen fra Nederland

Shiro

2019 still amazing

Scott Martin

You are the business mate.. Keep on keeping on. Luv your stuff

Henke Onseng

2021 og fortsatt en klasse sang

TheHypocritesClub THC

gråter til denne sangen, peace til mine homeboys!

Henrik Finsberg

❤️

kkmassasje hudpleie

LOVE it!!!!

Line Christine Nilsen

Great song. i love paperboys. Vinnie is so cool.

Ayo Bandarasinghe

Det som er viktig for deg, det er å ha flest mulig på ditt lag. Hele tia! Du heier på det laget som vinner, og sånn har du alltid vært! Du mener det alle andre mener, du sier det alle andre sier, og finner på en jævla masse regler om hva det er å være kompis. Også stikker du av når det er viktig! Det er deg!

Chris-Erik

great song and awesome movie! :)

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