I didn't notice
But I didn't care
I tried being honest
But that lead me nowhere
I watched the station
Saw the bus pulling through
And I don't mind saying
A part of me left with you

[Chorus]
One of these days
I won't be afraid of staying with you
I hope and I pray
Waiting to find a way back to you
'cause that's where I'm home

Did I make you nervous?
Did I ask for too much
Was I not deserving one second of your touch?

[Chorus]

What would you do if I could have you?
Oh if I could
I'd let you feel everything I'm thinking
Wouldn't that be nice?
One of these days
I won't be afraid of staying with you


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One of These Days Lyrics as written by Michelle Jacquet Branch Michelle Branch

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    I think all f us can really relate with this song... So unsure of things in a relationship

    spicklyon June 23, 2003   Link
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    This song is very close to my heart, the second verse is something I've experienced first hand. It's a very good song, with nice lyrics. And her voice sounds really sweet on the album.

    charlsieon July 05, 2003   Link
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    I can play this song on the piano. Its very pretty.

    crashnburn5436on May 09, 2004   Link
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    "I hope and I pray Waiting to find a way back to you Cause that's where I'm home"

    I love that part a lot :). It's clear that what Michelle is trying to say is that she's waiting for her ex to come back to her and all she can do is wait until all the bad experiences of the past have blown over and she can finally get back with him.

    She questions her ex as to what went wrong in the relationship...

    "Did I make you nervous? Did I ask for too much? Was I not deserving Once I came to your touch?"

    This song in particular is very personal to Michelle and I love the way she sings it in a way to show exactly how she feels about this guy. The piano adds a nice touch too ^_^.

    xbrokenstarsxon June 17, 2004   Link
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    This one is amazing, one of my Michelle Branch faves, everything about it is beautiful. I always listen to it when i'm relaxing before i go to bed.

    Hummingbirdon October 27, 2004   Link
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    The second verse is: "Did I make you nervous? Did I ask for too much, Was I not deserving One second of your touch"

    And in the first line is "I didnt notice"

    And the third verse is: "What would you do if I could have you? Oh if I could. I'd let you feel everything I'm thinking, Wouldn't that be nice? Wouldn't that be nice."

    But yeah, enough corrections even though I'm sure theres more, but yeah, I related to this song sooo much. I was scared to get back together with my ex bcuz I felt I would fall for him and I didnt want that this early. and the part "What would you do if I could have you? Oh if I could. I'd let you feel everything I'm thinking, wouldnt that be nice? wouldnt that be nice." Thats just me pretty much. I have a hard time trusting people and letting them in, but thats all he wanted from me. Ugh! I love all her songs, but I hate listening to Hotel Paper, cuz EVERY SINGLE ONE of her songs makes me think of him..

    meowon December 25, 2004   Link
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    Awesome lyrics, My fave of hers.. I just somehow find it personal and just devine.. The piano is calming but unlike some other songs, doesn't make you feel depressed.. Love it.

    -Amz-on May 31, 2005   Link
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    "And I don't mind saying a part of me left with you..." So true. She really loves this guy and she just wants to know what went wrong with the relationship and she is wondering how to fix it so that she can be with him again because she feels like she belongs there in his arms.

    whisper2me73on February 14, 2006   Link
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    wow. this song really is beautiful. ur all right, the piano is so perfect in this ! simple, but gets through to u. ... wow !!

    WeaSeLLon March 15, 2006   Link
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    This is a beautiful song, but.....wow, these lyrics are way wrong!!

    I bet you didn't notice---->I didn't notice

    Once I came of your touch ----->One second of your touch

    I'd let you feel everything you can get---->I'd let you feel everything I'm thinking

    Wouldn't that be enough----->Wouldn't that be nice

    untruewordson September 21, 2008   Link

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