Musical Musings

Let me start by saying, I have been in a pretty "Debbie Downer" mood the past two days. I'm dealing with some serious self-reflection and it's been tough going down that road...again. This song is one that really lifts me up and makes me look at the BIG picture. In fact, for a couple of weeks now, I've been meaning to blog about this song, but today feels right.

WARNING: If you have a problem with my hippy ways, stop reading now...because this song is all about loving everyone and being free. ;)

This song is by a Matisyahu. He is a Hasidic reggae musician. (Yes, you read that right.) And he is fantastic. Ryan actually introduced me to his music several years ago with his Live at Stubbs album and I was hooked. I've loved all of his stuff, but none more than this song. It gives me goosebumps head to toe. (As most songs I will share in my Musical Musings posts do.)

Matisyahu - One Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRmBChQjZPs

Sometimes I lay
Under the moon
And thank God I'm breathing
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 some day it'll all turn around
Because
All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There be no more wars
And our children will play

One day...

It's not about
Win or lose
Because we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent
Blood drenched pavement
Keep on moving though the waters stay raging
In this maze you can lose your way
It might drive you crazy but don't let it faze you no way, no way

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know some day it'll all turn around
Because
All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There 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 the the hate
One day we'll all be free
And proud to be
Under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like

One day, one day...

All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There be no more wars
And our children will play

One day...