Once In A While
B. Miller & Abigale Haness 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 lyrics to B. Miller & Abigale Haness's song "Once In A While" convey the lingering emotions and thoughts that remain after a past relationship has ended. The opening lines with the mention of a pair of jeans and an old blue flannel on the floor symbolize the remnants of a love that has faded away. The falling rain serves as a reminder of the love they once shared but are now apart from. The lyrics hint at a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer reflects on the time that has passed since their partner left.
The mention of a New York apartment and a southern accent suggests that the two individuals came from different backgrounds and perhaps had different aspirations for their lives. The line about not losing oneself implies a fear of losing one's identity in a relationship. The singer wonders who now occupies their spot in their former partner's bed, but also finds solace in reminiscing about the jokes that were shared, indicating the continued presence of those memories in their mind.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's current location in California, where they take lonely drives up the scenic Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu. Despite the beautiful surroundings, they still miss their ex-partner until they witness the sunrise. The mention of October being warm in California may symbolize the disconnection between their current reality and the memories of their past relationship. The reference to the town not appreciating their shared interests also reinforces the sense of isolation and longing.
In the later part of the song, the singer shifts the focus to their ex-partner, asking about the life they left them for. There is a tinge of bitterness and resentment as they inquire if their former partner got everything they wanted and more. However, the underlying sentiment is still one of hope, as they confess that they are still in love with their ex, despite the pain they may have caused.
Overall, "Once In A While" combines themes of nostalgia, longing, and bitterness, reflecting on the complexity of emotions that can persist even after a relationship has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
A pair of jeans on my floor
A reminder of the physical intimacy we once shared
That old blue flannel
A symbol of a past love that is no longer present
I don't wear anymore
Signifying the distance and disconnect between us
The falling rain reminds me
The rain triggers memories of our past love
Of the love that we made before
Reflecting on the intimate moments we shared
It's been 2 years since you went
Acknowledging the time that has passed since our separation
New York apartment
Referencing the place where our love was based
And a southern accent
Recalling the unique qualities that attracted me to you
You said you'd never lose yourself
Promising to remain true to your identity
I guess that was what you meant
Realizing that losing yourself was inevitable
And I keep wasting moments
Continuously spending time thinking about you
Wondering who took my spot in your bed
Curiosity about your current romantic partner
And laughing at the jokes you used to tell me
Finding humor in the memories of our shared laughter
That got stuck in my head
Memorable moments that remain in my mind
And I just got the nerve to call you up
Summoning the courage to reach out and hear your voice
So I could hear your smile
Seeking the joy and happiness behind your voice
So tell me do you think about me
Requesting to know if you still have thoughts of me
Once in a while?
Occasionally considering our past relationship
California's alright
Expressing contentment with life in California
Sometimes I get in my car and just drive
Taking spontaneous journeys to distract my thoughts
Up the PCH to Malibu and miss you
Heading towards a place that brings back memories of you
'Til I see the sunrise
Waiting until the morning, hoping for a new beginning
And how could it be October
Questioning the passage of time and how seasons have changed
When it's 80 degrees outside?
Noticing the contradiction between the weather and the calendar
And no one in this town appreciates
Feeling misunderstood and different from others in the town
The kind of movies we like
The unique taste in movies we shared together
Well I won't keep you long I know
Acknowledging the limited time available for conversation
It's late out there on Eastern time
Considering the time zone difference as a factor
But tell me do you maybe miss me
Hoping for a confirmation of your feelings towards me
Once in a while?
Occasionally longing for me in your thoughts
But enough about me
Shifting the focus away from myself
How's that life you left me for?
Inquiring about the life you chose over our relationship
Did you get all you wanted and more?
Wondering if you found fulfillment in your new life
I still hope you do
Maintaining a wish for your happiness
'Cause like it or not
Regardless of your feelings
I'm still in love with you
Admitting that my love for you remains
Do you think about me
Do thoughts of me cross your mind
Once in a while?
Infrequent moments of reminiscing about us
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Allen Miller
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