One Day I Will Do
Priscilla Ahn Lyrics


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I'm so confused
'Bout what I'm supposed to do
Life can throw many options to choose from
Should I go left
Or should I go down?
Will I find what I'm looking for
Right here?
I know I can do all that my heart wants to
Like running away
But I just can't seem to

Time seems to go
So fast that I don't know
What I've done with myself in a day like today
So many plans to make
Too many I will break
It's easy to get down on myself
This way

I know I can do all that my heart wants to
Like ending this race
But I just can't seem to

One day I know
One day I'll be
Looking back on me
Looking back on me
Looking back on me

This I promise you
One day I will do




Everything so perfect and good
I swear, I swear

Overall Meaning

In the song "One Day I Will Do," Priscilla Ahn explores the complexities of decision making and the struggle to pursue one's dreams while also grappling with feelings of doubt and self-criticism. The lyrics reflect a sense of uncertainty and hesitation as the singer contemplates the various options that life presents, unsure of which way to go or what might happen if they make a certain choice. The chorus repeats the phrase "I know I can do all that my heart wants to" but also acknowledges that the singer is having trouble putting those desires into action, whether it be running away or ending a race.


The repetition of the phrase "One day" serves as a hopeful refrain throughout the song, suggesting that despite the current struggles and doubts, the singer is determined to eventually achieve their goals and dreams. The final lines of the song, "Looking back on me, looking back on me, looking back on me, this I promise you, one day I will do everything so perfect and good, I swear, I swear," reinforce this optimism and determination.


Overall, "One Day I Will Do" is a poignant exploration of the challenges of pursuing one's dreams and the internal struggles that often arise along the way. Priscilla Ahn's delicate vocals and tender lyrics capture the vulnerability and uncertainty of the human experience, while also offering a glimmer of hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm so confused
I am uncertain about what actions I ought to take


'Bout what I'm supposed to do
Uncertainty about what actions align with my destiny


Life can throw many options to choose from
Life presents many choices


Should I go left
Uncertainty between two or more options


Or should I go down?
Uncertainty between two or more options


Will I find what I'm looking for
Will I discover what I seek?


Right here?
In my current situation?


I know I can do all that my heart wants to
I can achieve all that I desire


Like running away
Leaving behind what is causing distress


But I just can't seem to
But I am unable


Time seems to go
Time appears to pass


So fast that I don't know
So quickly that I am unaware


What I've done with myself in a day like today
I'm unaware of how I spent today


So many plans to make
So much to accomplish


Too many I will break
I will fail many of these plans


It's easy to get down on myself
It is simple to criticize oneself


This way
In this manner


One day I know
I believe that, one day


One day I'll be
One day, I will become


Looking back on me
Reflecting on my past self


This I promise you
I assure you


One day I will do
One day, I will attain


Everything so perfect and good
I'll achieve everything splendid and excellent


I swear, I swear
I solemnly swear




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Priscilla Natalie Hartranft

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