Once in a While
David and the Bear 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 song “Once In a While” by David and the Bear is a beautiful ballad that speaks about the pain of heartbreak and the longing for a lost love. The singer begins by asking his love to think of him occasionally, even though another person may be closer to her heart. He hopes that she will remember the moments they shared before they drifted apart and that maybe the embers of love they once had could be reignited. The chorus affirms that even if those embers never burn again, he will be content with the memories of yesteryears knowing that she thinks of him once in a while.


The song’s lyrics are poignant and heartfelt, capturing the essence of lost love and the yearning for what once was. The lines “In love's smoldering ember, One spark may remain” portrays the hope that despite the pain of separation, there is still a chance for rekindling a once-burning love. The chorus “Knowing you think of me, Once in a while” emphasizes that the singer doesn’t need a full-blown relationship but just to be remembered by his love occasionally.


In conclusion, “Once In a While” is a beautiful song that expresses the pain of losing a love and the longing for that person's memory. The hope that one can rekindle a lost love despite the odds is very relatable to many people, making this song a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Can you spare a thought for me every now and then?


One little thought to me
Even just a small memory or consideration would be enough


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


Nearer your heart?
Are you able to remember me fondly?


Once in a while will you dream
Do you ever think of me in your dreams?


Of the moments I shared with you
Do you have happy memories of when we were together?


Moments before we two
The times before we grew apart


Drifted apart?
When our connection started to weaken and fade away


In love's smoldering ember
Even when love is fading


One spark may remain
There might still be a glimmer of hope


If love still can remember
If the affection we had for each other can be recalled


That spark may burn again
There's a chance that love may reignite


I know that I'll be contented
I can accept the past and be at peace


With yesterday's memory
With the happy times we shared before


Knowing you think of me
Just the knowledge that you remember me is enough


Once in a while
Every now and then




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Silken Tofu

The bear is a cultured one indeed

Radomirka Majkalovic

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A-60 from Rooms and Doors

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DumbguyFNF

Fun fact:dont stay quiet,in the mountains for too long,because bears will rather stay away from your location if you make your presence known

neutronenstern.

but they can smell water 30Km away, so they always know, that you are there, so why tell them by being loud.

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