One Small Day
Ultravox
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If the stack is high against you And the hammer's coming down And the time that's yours lies heavy in your hands Oh my sentimental friend The fast much reach an end Lying face down on the cold stone And they give their all to you But their all is slipping through your hands Oh my sentimental friend Your time will come again Chorus: One day where I didn't die a thousand times Where I could satisfy this life of mine One small day One day where every hour could be a joy to me And live a life the way it's meant to be One small day How many times has it turned against you How many times will they walk away How many times have you let depression win the fight Oh my sentimental friend We'll walk as one again One day where I didn't die a thousand times Where I could satisfy this life of mine One small day One day where every hour could be a joy to me And live a life the way it's meant to be One small day How many times has it turned against you How many times will they walk away One day where I didn't die a thousand times Where I could satisfy this life of mine One day where every hour could be a joy to me And live a life the way it's meant to be One day where I wouldn't feel my senses die Where nothing made me hang my head and cry One day where I could see myself as others do Where I could feel the strength of love at hand One day where I didn't die a thousand times Where I could satisfy this life of mine One day where every hour could by a joy to me And live a life the way it's meant to be
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ALLEN, MIDGE URE, WARREN REGINALD CANN, WILLIAM CURRIE
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"One Small Day" is a song by British new wave band Ultravox and was released as a single in 1984.
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Album IncorporationThe song is a part of their seventh studio album, "Lament", which released in the same year.
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Band MembersThe band members contributing to the song were Midge Ure, Chris Cross, Warren Cann, and Billy Currie.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "One Small Day" was shot in the harsh geographic landscape of Lanzarote, Spain - an area known for its volcanic terrain.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song is noteworthy for its heavy use of guitars, a change from the band's typical electronic sound during the 1980s.
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Chart Performance"One Small Day" peaked at number 20 in the UK singles chart and stayed there for a total of five weeks.
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Extension Version"One Small Day (Special Mix)" is the extended version of the song which a length of 7:51 minutes.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of the original single was a track called "Easterly".
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Genre"One Small Day" is primarily a synth-pop song, which incorporates elements of rock music.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed live during the band's Monument Tour in 1984.
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Music Video DirectorThe video for "One Small Day" was directed by Midge Ure and Russell Mulcahy, who often collaborated with the band for their music videos.
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Song SignificanceThe song is regarded as significant, symbolizing a departure from the band's usual synth-focused style and moving towards a more rock, guitar-heavy sound.
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Modern ReceptionDespite not being the band's highest-charting song, "One Small Day" continues to be appreciated by fans for its powerful lyrics and unique sound.
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