Once In A While
Crosby Bing 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 to Bing Crosby's song Once in a While express the universal feeling of longing for someone who is no longer there. The song speaks of past love, and the hope that the person that was once in love with us may still think of us from time to time. The lyrics are about asking the person you used to love to remember and cherish the moments you shared in the past. The singer wonders if, once in a while, the person will try to give one little thought to him, or dream of the moments they shared before they drifted apart. The song acknowledges that the spark of love may still exist, and that there is a chance that it might reignite.

The song is beautifully written, with imagery that suggests the idea that, just like a smoldering ember, love can still burn if there is even just one spark that remains. Crosby's voice brings out the emotions of the lyrics, and the song captures the wistful desire to be remembered and loved.

Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Occasionally, will you make an effort to think of me

One little thought to me
Just a small consideration, a mere recollection of me

Though someone else may be
Even if another person is currently closer to your heart

Nearer your heart?
Are you closer to their heart?

Once in a while will you dream
Every now and then, will you dream or remember

Of the moments I shared with you
Of the happy memories of us that we once had

Moments before we two
The moments that we had together, before we parted ways

Drifted apart?
If we separated, drifted away from each other

In love's smoldering ember
After the intensity of love fades away

One spark may remain
There may still be a small flame of love that lingers

If love still can remember
If the feeling of love is still present and can remember the past

That spark may burn again
The small flame could ignite and become strong once again

I know that I'll be contented
I understand I may not have your love, but I will find happiness in memories

With yesterday's memory
Finding comfort in the memories of our past love

Knowing you think of me
Being assured that there are still thoughts of me

Once in a while
From time to time

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

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