One Day (Matisyahu song)

"One Day" is a song performed by American reggae singer Matisyahu, first released in 2008, his first single since "Jerusalem (Out of the Darkness Comes Light)". The song was also included as a last-minute addition to Matisyahu's album Light. The song expresses a hope for an end to violence, and a prayer for a new era of peace and understanding. It appeared on the Modern Rock Chart at number 21 and at number 38 on the US Rock Chart; also in March 2010 it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 90 and reached number 85.[1]

"One Day"
Single by Matisyahu
from the album Light
ReleasedApril 29, 2008
RecordedSeptember–October 2007
GenreReggae fusion, hip hop
Length3:27 (Album Version)
3:40 (Pop Edit feat. Akon)
3:28 (World Cup Edit feat. Nameless)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)The Smeezingtons
Matisyahu singles chronology
"Jerusalem (Out of the Darkness Comes Light)"
(2006)
"One Day"
(2008)
"Miracle"
(2010)

In an interview with Spinner, Matisyahu told them: "'One Day' is the song I've been wanting to make since I started my career. It is an anthem of hope with a big beat, the kind of song that makes you bob your head and open your heart at the same time."[2]

Remix

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The official remix for the song features Akon and was released to radio stations in May 2008. A second remix featuring Infected Mushroom was released in July 2008.

There is a version of the song featured on Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album, featuring Nameless.

Uses in other media

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Music video

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The music video shows a number of people hanging posters of Matisyahu on the street. On the posters, live action are seen, performing the song.

Charts

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Chart (2008–10) Peak
position
Israel (Media Forest)[8] 1
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 85
US Billboard Alternative Songs 21
US Billboard Pop Songs 35
US Billboard Rock Songs 38
Japan Hot 100 37

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Billboard Hot 100™". Billboard.
  2. ^ Matisyahu talks about his new single "One day"|made at spinner.com on 2009-05-27 Retrieved 2010-01-15
  3. ^ One Day Songfacts
  4. ^ "Film's official site with the trailer". Archived from the original on 2010-10-02. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
  5. ^ Tom Brokaw Presents: Bridging the Divide (2010) at IMDb
  6. ^ "Kindness Boomerang". YouTube/ Life Vest Inside. Dec 24, 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2013.[dead YouTube link]
  7. ^ "March for Israel: Praying at the White House, wearing Israeli flags and Matisyahu singing 'One Day'". The Forward. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Media Forest Week 05, 2010". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest.
  9. ^ "Matisyahu Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
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