Once In A While
Abigale Haness and B. Miller Lyrics
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That old blue flannel
I don't wear anymore
The falling rain reminds me
Of the love that we made before
It's been 2 years since you went
New York apartment
And a southern accent
I guess that was what you meant
And I keep wasting moments
Wondering who took my spot in your bed
And laughing at the jokes you used to tell me
That got stuck in my head
And I just got the nerve to call you up
So I could hear your smile
So tell me do you think about me
Once in a while?
California's alright
Sometimes I get in my car and just drive
Up the PCH to Malibu and miss you
'Til I see the sunrise
And how could it be October
When it's 80 degrees outside?
And no one in this town appreciates
The kind of movies we like
Well I won't keep you long I know
It's late out there on Eastern time
But tell me do you maybe miss me
Once in a while?
But enough about me
How's that life you left me for?
Did you get all you wanted and more?
I still hope you do
'Cause like it or not
I'm still in love with you
I'm still in love with you
Do you think about me
Once in a while?
The song "Once in a While" by Abigale Haness & B. Miller is a bittersweet ballad about lost love and hopeful longing. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who cannot let go of a past relationship, despite the passage of time and physical distance. The singer finds reminders of the past everywhere, from the old clothes left behind to the changing seasons that evoke memories of better times. The repetition of the chorus, "Do you think about me once in a while?" underscores the emotional depth of the song and the singer's desperate need for closure.
The verses reveal a complex backstory of a relationship that ended badly, with one person chasing their dreams elsewhere and the other left behind to grieve. The reference to a "southern accent" suggests a cultural divide that may have contributed to the breakup, as does the mention of different movie preferences. The singer seems to vacillate between pain and nostalgia, expressing both anger and longing toward the person who left them. The final bridge, which shifts the focus to the other person's life and happiness, brings a note of maturity and empathy to the song, suggesting that despite the hurt, the singer still cares for their former love.
Line by Line Meaning
A pair of jeans on my floor
I have a pair of jeans lying on my floor which reminds me of you.
That old blue flannel
I still have your old blue flannel with me which I don't wear anymore.
I don't wear anymore
I stopped wearing it when you left me because it brings back the memories of us.
The falling rain reminds me
Whenever it rains, I think of the love that we shared before and miss you.
Of the love that we made before
I reminisce about the physical love that we shared when we were together.
It's been 2 years since you went
It has been a long time since you left me, yet my love for you hasn't faded away.
New York apartment
You moved to New York, leaving behind the memories of us in this apartment.
And a southern accent
Despite living in New York, you still have your southern accent which reminds me of you.
You said you'd never lose yourself
You promised me that you would never change for anyone, but I guess you did.
I guess that was what you meant
You meant that our love would never last and you would eventually lose yourself to someone else.
And I keep wasting moments
I keep wasting my time, thinking about you and wondering what went wrong between us.
Wondering who took my spot in your bed
I can't help but wonder who replaced me in your life and who is sleeping in your bed now.
And laughing at the jokes you used to tell me
I still remember the jokes you used to tell me and I can't help but laugh at them.
That got stuck in my head
Your jokes and memories of our time together still haunt and stay with me.
And I just got the nerve to call you up
After a long time, I finally got the courage to call you and talk to you.
So I could hear your smile
I called you because I wanted to hear your voice and see if you still cared for me.
So tell me do you think about me
I want to know if you still think about me and if our love was as meaningful to you as it was to me.
California's alright
I am living in California now and things are alright, but they would be better if you were still here.
Sometimes I get in my car and just drive
I often go for long drives to clear my head and sometimes end up missing you more.
Up the PCH to Malibu and miss you
I drive up the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and think about you, missing you all the way.
'Til I see the sunrise
When I finally see the sunrise, it's like a new hope that one day we might get back together.
And how could it be October
It's October and yet the temperature is still 80 degrees outside, making me wonder about the unpredictability of life.
When it's 80 degrees outside?
Life can be unpredictable, just like how the weather is in October where it's supposed to be colder.
And no one in this town appreciates
No one in this town appreciates the kind of movies we used to watch together.
The kind of movies we like
The movies we liked were unique and our own, something that we both enjoyed watching together.
Well I won't keep you long I know
I know it's late on your side, so I won't keep you on call for long.
It's late out there on Eastern time
Time zones are different, and it's late in the East Coast where you are currently living.
But tell me do you maybe miss me
I want to know if I still hold any place in your life, and if you miss me like I miss you.
But enough about me
I have talked too much about myself, it's time for me to ask about you now.
How's that life you left me for?
How is your life now after leaving me, the one you always promised to never lose yourself for?
Did you get all you wanted and more?
Did you get everything in your life that you wanted and hoped for?
I still hope you do
Despite everything, I still wish the best for you and hope that you got what you always wanted.
'Cause like it or not
Whether you like it or not, my love for you hasn't changed and I still care about you.
I'm still in love with you
I still love you and can't help but feel that you are the one for me.
Do you think about me
I want to know if you still think about me and if there's a chance for us to get back together.
Once in a while?
Even if it's just once in a while, I hope you think about me and realize what we had was special.
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Written by: Allen Miller
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