One Day
Lynda Randle Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Some days drag. Some days fly
Some days I think of the day I'll die
Some days fill me and some days drain
And one day Jesus will call my name

One day Jesus will call my name
As days go by, I hope I don't stay the same.
I wanna get so close to Him that it's no big change,

On that day that Jesus calls my name

Most days I pray but some days I curse.
It's that number of days I put myself first.
But it's not what I do, the cross made that plain.
And one day Jesus will call my name

One day Jesus will call my name
As days go by, I hope I don't stay the same.
I wanna get so close to Him that it's no big change,
On that day that Jesus calls my name

One day Jesus will call my name
As days go by, I hope I don't stay the same.
I wanna get so close to Him that it's no big change,
On that day that Jesus calls my name

One day Jesus will call my name
As days go by, I hope I don't stay the same.
I wanna get so close to Him that it's no big change,
On that day that Jesus calls my name

One day Jesus will call my name
As days go by, I hope I don't stay the same.
I wanna get so close to Him that it's no big change,
On that day that Jesus calls my name

On that day that Jesus calls my name
On that day that Jesus calls my name

Overall Meaning

Lynda Randle's "One Day" portrays the human struggle of trying to live in the moment while also anticipating the inevitable call of Jesus. The first stanza illustrates the fluctuating nature of life, where some days seem endless and dragging, while others seem to pass by in a flurry. Lynda Randle notes that some days fill us with joy and hope, while others drain us emotionally and spiritually. The chorus then pivots towards the certainty of Jesus calling her name, implying that no matter how life passes by, one day, everyone will face judgment. This realization adds a sense of urgency to the second stanza, where Randle admits that she falls short of being a perfect Christian every day.

The songwriter singles out that even though faith is not about following the commandments to the tee, some days fall into the trap of selfishness seen through the number of days spent prioritizing oneself over others. Randle acknowledges that the cross has made it clear that Jesus is not interested in judging one's actions, but rather in the intentions behind them. The repeated chorus reflects Randle's anxiety that when Jesus calls her name, whether soon or long from now, she hopes she will be different from her present state, and the thought motivates her to be closer to God with each passing day.

Line by Line Meaning

Some days drag. Some days fly
Some days feel long and tedious, while others pass by quickly.

Some days I think of the day I'll die
Occasionally, I contemplate my mortality and the inevitable end of my life.

Some days fill me and some days drain
Certain days bring joy and fulfillment, while others leave me feeling depleted and empty.

And one day Jesus will call my name
Ultimately, I believe that Jesus will summon me to be with Him in the afterlife.

Most days I pray but some days I curse.
Although I try to maintain a positive outlook and converse with God, occasionally negative thoughts or emotions take over.

It's that number of days I put myself first.
When I act selfishly or prioritize my own wants over those of others, it negatively impacts my spiritual wellbeing.

But it's not what I do, the cross made that plain.
The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross absolves me of my sins, regardless of my actions or mistakes.

One day Jesus will call my name
Despite the ups and downs of life, my faith reassures me that I will be reunited with Jesus in heaven.

On that day that Jesus calls my name
The day that Jesus summons me to be with Him will be a significant and transformative experience.

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