One of These Days
Shane Filan Lyrics


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Why do we always stumble and fall down
So we can learn to get back up
It ain't so bad when you're lying there on the ground
At least you know there's only one way to go

Might sound like I've been drinking
But somethings got me thinking
I'm just taking it one day at a time

They say I'm crazy
I say yeah maybe
One of these days I know I'm going to work it out
Today I'm lazy
Tomorrow maybe
One of these days I know I'm going to work it out
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)

Why are we always looking at the grass on the other side
It's not as green as it may seem
Why do we spend so much on wasted time
Coz if you close your eyes lifes gonna pass you by

Might sound like I've been drinking
But somethings got me thinking
And I'm just taking it on day at a time

They say I'm crazy
I say yeah maybe
One of these days I know I'm going to work it out
Today I'm lazy
Tomorrow maybe
One of these days I know I'm going to work it out
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)

Life goes on
And it goes right and it goes wrong
But it goes on and it goes do do do de le do do
De le de le do do
Yeah it goes do do do de le do do
De le de le do do

They say I'm crazy
I say yeah maybe
One of these days I know I'm going to work it out
Today I'm lazy
Tomorrow maybe
One of these days I know I'm going to work it out
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)




I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)
I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The song One of These Days by Shane Filan is an optimistic and empowering song that encourages listeners to persevere even when things don't go according to plan. The first verse reminds us that stumbling and falling is a natural part of life, but it is also an opportunity to learn and get back up stronger. The line "at least you know there's only one way to go" suggests that life can only move forward, and we have the power to choose to move forward with it. The chorus repeats the message of perseverance, with Filan admitting that today he may be lazy, but tomorrow he might work things out. The line "one of these days I know I'm going to work it out" is a reminder that, no matter how difficult a situation may seem, it is possible to find a solution if we keep trying.


The second verse discusses the importance of staying present in the moment rather than constantly looking for something better. The grass is not always greener on the other side, and time spent comparing ourselves to others is ultimately wasted. The line "if you close your eyes, life's gonna pass you by" encourages listeners to live in the moment and find joy in life's small pleasures. The final verse sums up the song's message that life goes on, with its ups and downs, but we have the power to keep moving forward and find our way through the challenges.


Overall, One of These Days is a song about resilience, determination, and hope. It acknowledges the difficulties of life but encourages us to keep going and believe in ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do we always stumble and fall down
We make mistakes so that we learn how to get back up again.


So we can learn to get back up
Making mistakes and falling down helps us gain the ability to pick ourselves back up.


It ain't so bad when you're lying there on the ground
Even when we've made mistakes and are down, we can still look up and move forward.


At least you know there's only one way to go
When you've hit rock bottom, the only way left to go is up.


Might sound like I've been drinking
The singer's thoughts may seem muddled or unclear.


But somethings got me thinking
The singer has a realization or insight he wants to share.


I'm just taking it one day at a time
The singer is focused on taking things slowly and one step at a time.


Why are we always looking at the grass on the other side
We're often focused on what other people have instead of being content with what we have.


It's not as green as it may seem
What seems perfect from afar may not actually be as great up close.


Why do we spend so much on wasted time
We often waste our time worrying about things that don't matter in the long run.


Coz if you close your eyes lifes gonna pass you by
If we don't pay attention to what's going on around us, we might miss out on things.


Life goes on
No matter what happens, life moves forward.


And it goes right and it goes wrong
Life has its ups and downs.


But it goes on and it goes do do do de le do do
Life goes on, no matter what, with a rhythm or beat to it.


De le de le do do
A nonsense phrase, perhaps meant to represent the rhythm of life or the singer's thoughts.


Yeah it goes do do do de le do do
Life continues on, with or without us.


One of these days I know I'm going to work it out
The singer has faith that he'll figure things out eventually.


Today I'm lazy
The singer isn't feeling particularly motivated or inspired right now.


Tomorrow maybe
Perhaps tomorrow he'll feel more motivated or inspired.


I know I'll work it out (Wo oh oh oh)
The singer has confidence in himself and his abilities to overcome any challenges.




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