One Day (Matisyahu song)

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"One Day"
Matisyahu One Day.jpg
Single by Matisyahu
from the album Light
ReleasedApril 29, 2008
RecordedSeptember–October 2007
Genre Reggae 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)

"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]

Contents

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

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

Music video

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

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

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