Thijs Westbroek, better known by his stage name Brooks, is a Dutch DJ, prod… Read Full Bio ↴Thijs Westbroek, better known by his stage name Brooks, is a Dutch DJ, producer and electronic musician from Eindhoven. He is best known for his collaborations with Martin Garrix such as "Byte", "Boomerang" and "Like I Do".
Brooks' career as a DJ began to progress when he sent his song to twenty random email addresses that could be related to Martin Garrix. To his delight, the song he sent was played by Garrix at a show. Soon after, Garrix contacted and told Brooks of his enthusiasm with his music. Garrix later invited him to his house to work on the "Byte" song. Brooks described the event as a "crazy story" but told he was lucky.

In October 2017, he released the single "Boomerang" with Garrix, who used the alias GRX.

On 22 February 2018, Brooks collaborated with Garrix and David Guetta to release "Like I Do" as a single It was released via What A Music, Big Beat, Atlantic and Parlophone.

In 2018, Brooks was nominated for a prize by SLAM! named "Best Talent 2018"

Once In A While
Brooks 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 Brooks's song Once In a While convey a sense of longing and wistfulness for a past love. The song's narrator is asking if their former lover ever thinks about them, even though they may be with someone else now. The line "Though someone else may be nearer your heart" suggests that the singer understands that their former lover may have moved on, but they cannot help but wonder if they ever cross their mind.

The chorus reflects a glimmer of hope that their love could be rekindled. The lyrics "In love's smoldering ember, one spark may remain / If love still can remember, the spark may burn again" imply that the singer hasn't completely given up on the idea of a reconciliation. They acknowledge that the relationship may have "drifted apart," but they hold on to the hope that there might still be a chance.

The final verse shows acceptance that the relationship may never be rekindled, but the singer finds solace in the memories they have shared. They are content to simply know that their former lover thinks of them "once in a while" and cherish the moments they had together.

Overall, Brooks's Once in a While conveys the bittersweet feelings of nostalgia and hope for a lost love. The lyrics showcase the universal human desire for connection and the hope that lost love may someday be rekindled.

Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Will you take a moment to think of me once in a while?

One little thought to me
Just a single memory or kind emotion towards me

Though someone else may be
Even if someone else occupies your heart now

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

Once in a while will you dream
Do you ever dream of the moments we shared?

Of the moments I shared with you
Do you remember the times we spent together?

Moments before we two
Memories we had before we went apart

Drifted apart?
Do you remember when we separated?

In love's smoldering ember
Though our love may have faded

One spark may remain
There's a chance that our love still exists

If love still can remember
If our love can recall