One Day
TOKiMONSTA Lyrics


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'Bide by you heart
The boys think that I'm too guarded
Think I'm too hard
Just 'cause I cry in my room, don't
Mean I don't cry at all

Either been
Into playin', the victim
I've never been into bein'
Just another princess in someone else's kingdom
You met me
You've been sleepin' good, but
But I've been wake
I've been puttin' work in
You've been late
I'm tryna get the fuck up out this place

They don't know how it feels
Young girl with a big heart, yeah
They think dreaming's not real
But I'm a young girl with a big heart on me
Me and my whole squad
Finna go hard it's all in or nothing
And we fightin' the odds
But I'm a young girl with a big heart on me

Look, one day I'ma make it
One day I'ma cop my twin brother a Maybach
One day I'ma go back to my old high school and scream
"Told you Mr. Dennis", like
"Told you Mr. Dennis, fuckin' told you Mr. Dennis"
One day I'ma look back and be glad I never gave up
One day I'ma look back and be glad
That I broke up with my jealous-ass ex boy, man, he a hater
One day in my prayers, one day in my prayers

They don't know how it feels
Young girl with a big heart, yeah
They think dreaming's not real
But I'm a young girl with a big heart on me
Me and my whole squad
Finna go hard it's all in or nothing
And we fightin' the odds
But I'm a young girl with a big heart on me

I-i-i, I don't think you know your place
Snatching my face, tryna strip it away
Baby seemin' to be needed
but I seen their hate, watchin' my plate
You got business to pick

I just got a big heart, keepin' secrets in my guitar
Not used to beggin' and see I never had a head start
And I'm hustlin' lil' mama
I'm so grounded for a big star
Left my dad to get guap, Rollies that don't tic-toc
Maybe I been in this game too long
Lemonade stones feeling like Mike Jones
Bad bitch good music, I'm Don Jean
I speak poetry no Love Jones, and
You gon' see me but you never see my pain
Feeling strange, when you caught up in the rain
What you see?

They don't know how it feels
Young girl with a big heart, yeah
They think dreaming's not real
But I'm a young girl with a big heart on me
Me and my whole squad




Finna go hard it's all in or nothing
And we fightin' the odds

Overall Meaning

The song "One Day" speaks to the resilience of a young, ambitious girl who is determined to prove her doubters wrong by putting in the work to achieve her dreams, despite facing obstacles and adversity. The first verse rejects the idea that being emotionally guarded means she is "too hard," emphasizing that she still has the capacity to feel and express herself. She also resists being seen as a victim or a "princess" who is dependent on others, taking agency over her own life and career. The chorus reinforces her determination to succeed against the odds, insisting that her dreams are valid and that she will fight to make them a reality.


The second verse further underscores the young girl's determination to succeed, painting a picture of a future in which she has achieved the success she's been working towards. She imagines buying her brother a Maybach, proving her doubters wrong, and leaving behind toxic relationships. The bridge of the song includes a spoken word section, in which the artist speaks directly to her detractors, challenging them to recognize her worth and determination. Throughout the song, the artist emphasizes that her dreams are valid, and that hard work and perseverance will help her achieve them, even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Bide by you heart
Always follow your heart and trust your instincts.


The boys think that I'm too guarded
Some people perceive me as closed off and unapproachable.


Think I'm too hard
People sometimes view me as too tough or unyielding.


Just 'cause I cry in my room, don't
Just because I cry privately doesn't mean that I don't have emotions.


Mean I don't cry at all
I am capable of experiencing and expressing emotions, including sadness.


Either been
I have never been


Into playin', the victim
I have never enjoyed being seen as weak or powerless.


I've never been into bein'
I have never been interested in becoming


Just another princess in someone else's kingdom
I don't want to be a mere follower or subordinate in someone else's domain.


You met me
Since you have met me


You've been sleepin' good, but
You have been resting comfortably, meanwhile


But I've been wake
I have been awake


I've been puttin' work in
I have been working hard


You've been late
You have been procrastinating and not taking urgent action


I'm tryna get the fuck up out this place
I am trying to leave this situation or location as soon as possible.


They don't know how it feels
Others don't understand what it is like


Young girl with a big heart, yeah
To be a young girl with a passionate spirit


They think dreaming's not real
Some people believe that dreaming or aspiring for greatness is unrealistic.


But I'm a young girl with a big heart on me
However, I am determined to pursue my dreams and prove the doubters wrong.


Me and my whole squad
My entire team and I are united and focused


Finna go hard it's all in or nothing
We are committed to working hard, taking risks and leaving no stone unturned.


And we fightin' the odds
Despite the challenges and obstacles we face, we are determined to succeed.


Look, one day I'ma make it
In the future, I will achieve my dreams


One day I'ma cop my twin brother a Maybach
I will someday buy my twin brother a luxury car.


One day I'ma go back to my old high school and scream
In the future, I will return to my high school and proudly announce


"Told you Mr. Dennis", like
"I told you so, Mr Dennis"


"Told you Mr. Dennis, fuckin' told you Mr. Dennis"
"I truly and emphatically told you, Mr. Dennis"


One day I'ma look back and be glad I never gave up
In the future, I will reflect on my struggles and celebrate my perseverance.


One day I'ma look back and be glad
In the future, I will feel proud and accomplished when I look back on my life.


That I broke up with my jealous-ass ex boy, man, he a hater
I am glad that I ended my relationship with my envious and negative ex-boyfriend.


One day in my prayers, one day in my prayers
I have faith that someday my dreams will come true, and I pray for this.


I-i-i, I don't think you know your place
I don't believe you understand your role or boundaries.


Snatching my face, tryna strip it away
You are attempting to diminish or undermine my identity.


Baby seemin' to be needed
You may feel that you need me, but


but I seen their hate, watchin' my plate
I am aware of the negative feelings and intentions of others.


You got business to pick
You have other matters to attend to.


I just got a big heart, keepin' secrets in my guitar
I am a passionate person, and I express myself through music, which is a way for me to confide secrets or emotions.


Not used to beggin' and see I never had a head start
I am not accustomed to begging or receiving handouts, and I have never had an advantage in life.


And I'm hustlin' lil' mama
I am working hard, despite being a young woman.


I'm so grounded for a big star
Although I have big aspirations, I remain humble and focused.


Left my dad to get guap, Rollies that don't tic-toc
I left my father's house to chase success and I have acquired luxury watches.


Maybe I been in this game too long
Perhaps I have been involved in this activity or industry for too long.


Lemonade stones feeling like Mike Jones
I am wearing expensive jewelry, feeling like the musician Mike Jones.


Bad bitch good music, I'm Don Jean
I am a talented musician and confident woman, comparable to an iconic artist like Donald Glover.


I speak poetry no Love Jones, and
My music is poetic and meaningful, like the movie Love Jones.


You gon' see me but you never see my pain
You may witness my success or happiness, but you are not aware of the pain and struggles that I have experienced.


Feeling strange, when you caught up in the rain
It can be disorienting to encounter difficulties or obstacles when pursuing one's goals.


What you see?
What do you perceive or understand?




Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jennifer Lee, Badriia Ines Bourelly, Zoi Kachet Harris

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bypxr

Heard this in the apple advertisement, came here straight away. This is such a good song!

Gaurav Saini

Same Here

Hanshul Mohan

sameee hereee bro

Hanshul Mohan

@Gaurav Saini same bro omf 33 minutes, your comment is just 33 minutes ago, Indian boi

Ocheana N.F

Everything about this is on point. Love the production, appreciate the female focus but just in general, it's a beautiful music video. 11/10!

LaLa Blue

TOKiMONSTA, your music speaks to my soul. I love your music. Beautiful song!

TOKiMONSTA

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3 super talented artists. Thank you for making this bop. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ Mad heat.

Aubree Gallucci

Anthem. This video is amazing. I always cry when I watch. So much talent from everyone involved.

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