NSTP Journal: One Day

One Day by Matisyahu.

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

     This song clearly states through the lyrics of the song that our world is in total chaos. Chaotic because the people living in this world can not attain and obtain peace within themselves.There are wars, mass murders, abortion, human trafficking and an alarming rate of sexual harassment and abusements in our society. The song depicts how the world has changed in such a short period of time. It shows how our generation today has evolved from its inner shell which has been curled up and has not yet been exposed to the outer world. People today are very liberal even to the extent of losing their dignities because of their mindset, "YOLO" which means, You Only Live Once. And because of this they think that they should do everything they want on earth while they still can. The song also reflects on the future of the next generation. If this chaotic society continues, the next generation will not be able to live a well and stable life. They would always feel threatened and they would never understand the word "peace" because of the environment that teaches them the exact opposite. 

     The song wants the wars, violence, hatred and all the negativity that envelopes around man to be vanquished and eliminated. The song promotes peace so that all of us would live a happy and merry life. Yet, the song does not only state that. It teaches us to never give up despite all the obstacles and challenges we might face in the future. With the environment around us at present, it may be certainly difficult for a person to grow, develop and become a good citizen very easily. The society today hinders us to become a well-developed human being. The society has a very good way of influencing us easily yet we should not be wavered and should stand strong on the values, etiquette and good morals our parents, teachers, religious brothers and sisters have taught us.

      But the most important lesson that we can get from this song is that we should never forget to thank God because without Him, we could never stand a chance in this world. He is our everything. Our lives revolve on Him. Only He can solve our problems in a single snap. We should always remember to thank Him and give our sincere gratitude.