| One Day | |
| Cover: | Matisyahu_One_Day.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Matisyahu |
| Album: | Light |
| Released: | April 29, 2008 |
| Recorded: | September–October 2007 |
| Genre: | Reggae fusion, hip hop |
| Length: | 3:27 (Album Version) 3:40 (Pop Edit feat. Akon) 3:28 (World Cup Edit feat. Nameless) |
| Producer: | The Smeezingtons |
| Chronology: | Matisyahu |
| Prev Title: | Jerusalem (Out of the Darkness Comes Light) |
| Prev Year: | 2006 |
| Next Title: | Miracle |
| Next Year: | 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]
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]
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.
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.
| Chart (2008–10) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Alternative Songs | 21 | |
| US Billboard Pop Songs | 35 | |
| US Billboard Rock Songs | 38 | |
| Japan Hot 100 | 37 |