Once and for Real
Avril Lavigne Lyrics


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You could shake the stars out of the sky
doesnโ€™t matter, our faiths will collide
you can pull the plug out
watch all the water strain
still I know it would be the same,
still I know it would be the same

I see it in my mindโ€™s eye
a world made just for you and I
so I know, itโ€™s worth the wait

Oh, once is enough, thatโ€™s how I feel
we do this once and for real
love, is strong enough
so hereโ€™s the deal,
we do this once and for real

Iโ€™m building my life to include you
so for now I have someone to look for ado
Iโ€™m in no hurry, no worries, youโ€™re out there somewhere
still I hope you will be here soon,
still I hope you will be here soon

I see it in my mindโ€™s eye
a world made just for you and I
so I know, itโ€™s worth the wait

Oh, once is enough, thatโ€™s how I feel
we do this once and for real
love, is strong enough
so hereโ€™s the deal,
we do this once and for real

Iโ€™m waiting for something
Iโ€™m waiting for someone
Iโ€™m waiting for you

Oh, once is enough, thatโ€™s how I feel
we do this once and for real
love, is strong enough
so hereโ€™s the deal,
we do this once and for real





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Overall Meaning

The song "Once and for Real" by Avril Lavigne is a romantic and hopeful ballad that speaks of a deep longing for true love - a love that will only come once and will be worth waiting for. The lyrics employ vivid imagery and metaphors that help to paint a picture of the singer's romantic views and desires.


The opening lines of the song, "You could shake the stars out of the sky, doesnโ€™t matter, our faiths will collide" shows the depth of the singer's belief in fate, and how she sees the meeting of "the one" as inevitable no matter what happens. The lines "I see it in my mindโ€™s eye a world made just for you and I, so I know, itโ€™s worth the wait" are an expression of the singer's belief that a perfect world can exist for her and her loved one - a world where they can be together and nothing else matters.


The chorus of the song drives its main message home, "Oh, once is enough, thatโ€™s how I feel, we do this once and for real, love is strong enough, so hereโ€™s the deal, we do this once and for real". The chorus is an affirmation that finding true love once should be enough - that love is worth waiting for, and that it has the power to endure.


In summary, the song is about the singer's hope for true love, an unwavering belief in fate, and commitment to waiting for the right person. The lyrics employ vivid imagery and metaphors that help to paint a picture of the singer's perspective on love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You could shake the stars out of the sky
No matter what happens, our destinies will intersect


doesnโ€™t matter, our faiths will collide
Even if we encounter obstacles, our paths will intersect


you can pull the plug out
Even if we let go of everything we have, it won't change anything


watch all the water strain
Even if we try to force things, it won't make a difference


still I know it would be the same,
Despite all this, I still feel that things won't change


I see it in my mindโ€™s eye
I visualize a future where we are together


a world made just for you and I
I imagine a world that is perfect for us


so I know, itโ€™s worth the wait
I believe that waiting for the right person is worth it


Oh, once is enough, thatโ€™s how I feel
I only want to do this once with the right person


we do this once and for real
I want this relationship to be genuine and lasting


love, is strong enough
I believe that love has the power to overcome any obstacle


so hereโ€™s the deal,
Therefore, this is my proposition


we do this once and for real
I want this relationship to be genuine and lasting


Iโ€™m building my life to include you
I'm working towards a future where we are together


so for now I have someone to look for ado
Having you as a goal gives me something to look forward to


Iโ€™m in no hurry, no worries, youโ€™re out there somewhere
I'm not desperate or anxious because I know you exist somewhere


still I hope you will be here soon,
But I still hope you'll come into my life soon


Iโ€™m waiting for something
I'm waiting for the right person


Iโ€™m waiting for someone
I'm waiting for you


Oh, once is enough, thatโ€™s how I feel
I only want to do this once with the right person


we do this once and for real
I want this relationship to be genuine and lasting


love, is strong enough
I believe that love has the power to overcome any obstacle


so hereโ€™s the deal,
Therefore, this is my proposition


we do this once and for real
I want this relationship to be genuine and lasting


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Comments from YouTube:

@surethabadenhorst2931

Wow โค her voice is so unique, she is an incredibly blessed and talented individual

@lancejones649

THATS BEAUTIFUL AVRILโ€ฆ๐Ÿ˜‡โ€ฆJUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDEREDโ€ฆ

@alej29

Amooo essa b-side, ela tem cara de fim de tarde, super de boa.

@mariodias8243

Pior que tem kkk

@patrickanderssjd

Pra mim tem a cara de infรขncia, aquele tempo antigo das coisas diferentes a

@alej29

@@patrickanderssjd super isso mesmo ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

@avrillavignemedia8345

so well done the single ๐Ÿ˜

@yoheimdz

Nostalgic avril lavigne 2002-2003๐Ÿฅฒ๐Ÿ’š

@eugeniovasquez3780

Wed 1 25 2023 530pm l.a. chilling loving this ๐Ÿ™ โ™ฅ

@lfraycray

Oh how I wish this were official!

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