He is also a veteran of musical theatre. In 1972, Bostwick originated the role of Danny Zuko in the original Broadway production of Grease. The role earned Bostwick a Tony Award nomination. Bostwick's other theatre roles include portraying bandit Jamie Lockhart in the 1977 Broadway musical The Robber Bridegroom. For this role, Bostwick earned his Tony Award. In 1990, another Broadway musical, Nick and Nora, in which Bostwick co-starred with Joanna Gleason, opened to poor reviews and closed after few performances.
Once In A Awhile
Barry Bostwick Lyrics
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Pra não ter que te encarar
Afogo na piscina
Pra você me salvar
Tropeço na escada pra você me pegar
Crio mil feitiços pra tentar te conquistar
Eu só quero brincar com você
Tenho todos que quero
Mas perco o ar quando te vejo
Saio com seus vizinhos
Só pra você me notar
Tropeço na escada pra você me pegar
Crio mil feitiços pra tentar te conquistar
Eu só quero brincar com você
Eu só quero brincar com você
Eu só quero, quero brincar com você
Eu só quero brincar com você
Eu só quero brincar com você
Eu só quero brincar com você
Eu só quero, quero brincar com você
Eu só quero brincar com você
Não me despreze
Eu sou pior que você
Não tenha medo
Eu só quero brincar
The lyrics to Barry Bostwick's song "Once In Awhile" speaks about a person who pretends to be invisible just so they wouldn't have to face the person they have feelings for. They go as far as to drown in the pool just to have the other person save them. The songstress also mentions creating spells in an attempt to win the love of the person she desires. Despite having everything else she wants, she still feels breathless at the sight of the person she has an interest in. She even goes out with their neighbors just so they would notice her. The lyrics end with the person pleading not to be ignored and asking to only play with the other person.
The lyrics depict a willingness to go great lengths to gain someone's affection. The person is so smitten with their love interest that they are willing to embarrass themselves and even put their lives in danger. However, this desire isn't fueled by desperation but rather by a sense of playfulness, which is evident by the continuous mention of wanting to play with the person. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is willing to take risks to pursue their heart's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Finjo ser invisível
I pretend to be invisible to avoid having to face you
Pra não ter que te encarar
So I don't have to look at you
Afogo na piscina
I drown in the pool
Pra você me salvar
So you can save me
Tropeço na escada pra você me pegar
I stumble on the stairs so you can catch me
Crio mil feitiços pra tentar te conquistar
I create a thousand spells to try to win you over
Eu só quero brincar com você
I just want to play with you
Tenho todos que quero
I have everyone I want
Mas perco o ar quando te vejo
But I lose my breath when I see you
Saio com seus vizinhos
I go out with your neighbors
Só pra você me notar
Just so you can notice me
Não me despreze
Don't reject me
Eu sou pior que você
I am worse than you
Não tenha medo
Don't be afraid
Eu só quero brincar
I just want to play
Writer(s): Rodrigo O'reilly Brandao, Bianca Maria Rodrigues De Mir Jhordao
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