Once in a While
Abigail Haness and B. Miller Lyrics

A pair of jeans on my floor
There are remnants of your presence in my life, like a pair of jeans on my floor

That old blue flannel
This clothing item comes with a memory of you that now feels distant

I don't wear anymore
I can't bring myself to wear it again because it hurts too much

The falling rain reminds me
Rain has become a trigger that brings back memories of our past love and experiences together

Of the love that we made before
It's a painful reminder of the love we once shared and the memories we created

It's been 2 years since you went
Time has passed by, and it's been two years since you left

New York apartment
Your whereabouts are distant, and it's been a while since we've shared a physical space

And a southern accent
The memory of your accent is still fresh in my mind

You said you'd never lose yourself
You promised yourself that you wouldn't lose your sense of identity

I guess that was what you meant
Perhaps that's why you left, to find yourself and not lose who you were

And I keep wasting moments
I'm guilty of wasting time, thinking about what could've been

Wondering who took my spot in your bed
I can't help but wonder who's taken my place where we used to sleep together

And laughing at the jokes you used to tell me
The jokes we shared continue to make me laugh and remind me of you

That got stuck in my head
The memories of our time together are still vivid, and I can't shake them off

And I just got the nerve to call you up
I finally gathered the courage to call you and reach out after all this time

So I could hear your smile
I wanted to hear the sound of your voice and the joy you bring when you smile

So tell me do you think about me
I wonder if you still think of me amidst the passage of time

Once in a while?
Maybe you think of me just once in a while, like I do with you

California's alright
I'm trying to move forward and find happiness in the present, but it's not always easy

Sometimes I get in my car and just drive
I take long drives by myself to clear my head and reflect

Up the PCH to Malibu and miss you
Though I enjoy the scenic drives, I can't help but miss you and the memories we shared

'Til I see the sunrise
Watching the sunrise gives me a sense of hope and brings me peace

And how could it be October
Time has flown by so quickly, and it's hard to believe it's already October

When it's 80 degrees outside?
The weather outside doesn't match the season, which makes it harder to adjust to time passing

And no one in this town appreciates
It's tough to find common interests and people who appreciate the things we used to enjoy together

The kind of movies we like
Our shared love for certain types of movies is something I miss, and it's hard to find others who appreciate them as we did

Well I won't keep you long I know
I don't want to take up too much of your time, as I know you have a life of your own now

It's late out there on Eastern time
I'm aware of the time difference between us, and I don't want to disturb your routine

But tell me do you maybe miss me
I can't help but wonder if you still think of me and miss me, like I do with you

Once in a while?
Perhaps, just like me, you miss me once in a while too

But enough about me
I'm done talking about myself and my feelings for now

How's that life you left me for?
I'm curious about how the life you left me for has turned out for you

Did you get all you wanted and more?
Did you find the happiness and fulfillment that you were searching for when you left?

I still hope you do
Regardless of everything, I still hope that you found what you were looking for and are happy

'Cause like it or not
Whether I like it or not, my feelings for you haven't faded away

I'm still in love with you
The truth is, even after all that time has passed, I'm still in love with you

Do you think about me
I just have to know if you think about me, even now after everything that's happened

Once in a while?
Maybe you think of me once in a while, and that's enough for me to hold onto