Matisyahu - One Day Lyrics

Sometimes I lay under the moon
And I thank God I'm breathin'
Then I pray don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because

All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day

It's not about win or lose 'cause we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent blood
Drenched pavement keep on movin'
Though the waters stay ragin'

And in this life you may lose your way
It might drive you crazy
But don't let it phase you, no way

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know someday it'll all turn around because

All my life I been waitin' for
I been prayin' for, for the people to say
That we don't want to fight no more
They'll be no more wars
And our children will play, one day

One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence down with the hate
One day we'll all be free and proud
To be under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like

Song Information

The official remix for the song features Akon and was released to radio stations in January 2010. A second remix featuring Infected Mushroom was released in February 2010.
The song was used extensively as the theme song for NBC's Countdown to Vancouver Winter Olympics campaign. It was also featured on the video game NBA 2K10, which was released October 6, 2009.

Released June 23, 2009
Recorded 2009
Genre Reggae fusion
Length 3:27 (Album Version), 3:40 (Pop Edit feat. Akon)
Label Epic Records, JDub Records, Or Music
Writers Matisyahu
Producer David Kahne, Eric Krasno & Adam Deitch, Stephen McGregor (Son of Freddie), Fish and Norwood from Fishbone, and Sly & Robbie.