Once In Awhile
Abigale Haness and B. Miller Lyrics


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Once in a while will you try to give
One little thought to me
Though someone else may be
Nearer your heart?

Once in a while will you dream
Of the moments I shared with you
Moments before we two
Drifted apart?

In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
That spark may burn again

I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while

In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
The spark may burn again

I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory




Knowing you think of me
Once in a while

Overall Meaning

The song "Once In Awhile" by Abigale Harness and B. Miller is about a person who asks their former love if they could still spare a thought or dream about them sometimes, even though they might be with someone else. The lyrics describe how they cherish the memories of their past relationship and hope that there might still be a spark of love left between them. The chorus emphasizes the theme of nostalgia and longing as they sing about being content with holding onto the memories of the times they shared together.


The verse "In love's smoldering ember, one spark may remain. If love still can remember, that spark may burn again" highlights the possibility that there might be a chance for the two to rekindle their romance. However, it also acknowledges that the flame may just be a memory and that the person singing the song is realistic about their situation. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer expressing their contentment with just the thought of their former love occasionally thinking of them.


Overall, "Once In Awhile" is a poignant ballad about love, loss, and the power of memories. It captures the feeling of holding onto a past relationship, even though it may no longer be feasible, and the sentiment that sometimes, just the thought of someone can bring comfort and solace.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Are you willing to spare a thought for me once in a while?


One little thought to me
Even a single, tiny thought would mean so much to me


Though someone else may be
Even if someone else has captured your heart


Nearer your heart?
Are they closer to your heart than me?


Once in a while will you dream
Do I ever cross your mind in your dreams?


Of the moments I shared with you
The moments we shared, do they ever replay in your mind?


Moments before we two
The moments before we drifted apart


Drifted apart?
Do you remember when we grew distant from each other?


In love's smoldering ember
Even when love has nearly faded


One spark may remain
A single spark of love may still exist


If love still can remember
If love can still recall what we shared


That spark may burn again
Then that spark of love may reignite


I know that I'll be contented
I know that I'll be satisfied


With yesterday's memory
With the memories of what we had in the past


Knowing you think of me
Just knowing that you remember me


Once in a while
Even if it's only occasionally




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