Once in a Lifetime
Chicago Lyrics


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When I saw your face
I could feel my heartbeat begin to race
In the still of the night
It was love at first sight

Not too long ago
I was on my own
Never would have known
You'd come into my life
Now you're the love of my life

[Chorus]
Once in a lifetime
Maybe the last time
Just the right time to fall in love
Once in a lifetime
For such a long time
I've been waiting for you

You were there for me
It was there for you
We were meant to be
Now we're fallin' in love
Finally fallin' in love





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Once in a Lifetime" by Chicago is a love ballad about finding the perfect person and realizing that you were meant to be together. The first verse describes the feeling of falling in love at first sight - the moment when you see someone and your heart starts racing. The singer explains that they had been on their own for a while, never realizing that their perfect match was out there waiting for them. The chorus repeats the phrase "once in a lifetime" to emphasize how rare and special this kind of love is, and how important it is to seize the opportunity to fall in love when you find it.


The second verse refers to the idea of destiny - the idea that some things are just meant to be. The singer sings that they were meant to be together, and that they were both there for each other when they needed it most. They also mention that they have been waiting for this kind of love for a long time, suggesting that they have been through some difficult relationships in the past before finally finding the person they were meant to be with. The final chorus repeats the idea that this kind of love only comes around once in a lifetime, and that they are grateful to have found it.


Overall, the lyrics of "Once in a Lifetime" celebrate the beauty and rarity of true love. The song encourages listeners to be open to the possibility of falling in love, even if they have been hurt in the past, because you never know when you might find the person you were meant to be with.


Line by Line Meaning

When I saw your face
At the moment I laid my eyes on you


I could feel my heartbeat begin to race
My heart started beating rapidly with excitement


In the still of the night
During a quiet, peaceful moment


It was love at first sight
I fell in love with you instantly


Not too long ago
Recently enough to remember


I was on my own
I was alone without you


Never would have known
I would have never guessed


You'd come into my life
You entered my life unexpectedly


Now you're the love of my life
You're the most important person in my life


[Chorus] Once in a lifetime
This kind of experience occurs only once in a lifetime


Maybe the last time
Possibly the final opportunity for this to happen


Just the right time to fall in love
The perfect moment to fall in love


[Chorus] Once in a lifetime
This kind of experience occurs only once in a lifetime


For such a long time
For an extended period of time


I've been waiting for you
I've been anticipating and desiring to find someone like you


You were there for me
You supported me when I needed you


It was there for you
I was available for you when you needed me


We were meant to be
We were perfect for each other


Now we're fallin' in love
We're finally starting to fall deeply in love


Finally fallin' in love
We're becoming more committed and emotionally attached to each other




Lyrics © JIM CENTORINO MUSIC
Written by: JAMES R CENTORINO

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James


on Oh, Thank You Great Spirit

Great song and a fitting tribute to Jimi from his friend and fan Terry Kath, I've all ways believed the song was kind of a prospective of the dead, coming to the realization that they have crossed over and or no longer burden by all of life's problem's and pain's and are now free from all, and now overcome with gratitude to the Great Spirit , Greater of the universe and of life , GOD, that he is now free to fly the heavenly sky's , but ether way death or just a good night's sleep, great song.

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