Once In Awhile
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 lyrics of B. Miller's song "Once In Awhile" convey a sense of longing and yearning for a lost love. The singer pleads for their former partner to think of them occasionally, even though they may now be with someone else. The lyrics express a hope that the memories they shared together can still hold a place in the other person's heart, and that perhaps there is a chance for reconciliation.


The song evokes a bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, as the singer acknowledges that they may never be together again, but still takes solace in the thought that their presence might cross the other person's mind from time to time. This sentiment is emphasized in the line, "I know that I'll be contented with yesterday's memory," suggesting a resignation to living in the past and cherishing the moments they once had.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Will you make an effort from time to time


One little thought to me
To think of me briefly


Though someone else may be
Even if someone else is


Nearer your heart?
Closer to your heart?


Once in a while will you dream
Will you occasionally have dreams


Of the moments I shared with you
About the times we spent together


Moments before we two
Before we drifted apart


Drifted apart?
Became distant from each other?


In love's smoldering ember
Within the dying flame of love


One spark may remain
There might still be a flicker


If love still can remember
If love can still recall


That spark may burn again
That flicker could ignite once more


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


With yesterday's memory
With the memories of the past


Knowing you think of me
Being aware that you remember me


Once in a while
From time to time


In love's smoldering ember
Within the dying flame of love


One spark may remain
There might still be a flicker


If love still can remember
If love can still recall


The spark may burn again
The flicker could ignite once more


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


With yesterday's memory
With the memories of the past


Knowing you think of me
Being aware that you remember me


Once in a while
From time to time




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUD GREEN, MICHAEL EDWARDS

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