Once in a While
Doug MacDonald Lyrics
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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
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
The song Once in a While by Doug MacDonald is about holding onto hope in the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics express the singer's desire for the person he once loved to remember the good times they shared, even if they have moved on to someone else. He asks for a small gesture of recognition, a single thought or dream, to give him comfort and remind him of the love they once had. The metaphors of love's "smoldering ember" and a "spark" that may reignite capture the fragile nature of relationships that may appear to be over but still hold the possibility of new beginnings. The singer resigns himself to the fact that he cannot change the current situation, but finds solace in the memories and the belief that they may still hold meaning for the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Will you occasionally make an effort to spare a thought for me?
One little thought to me
Even a small consideration or moment of reflection about our past moments together would be appreciated.
Though someone else may be
Even if your heart is drawn closer to someone else, I still hope for a minor place in your thoughts.
Nearer your heart?
I yearn to know if I still hold a special place in your heart.
Once in a while will you dream
Occasionally, do you think about the precious memories we shared?
Of the moments I shared with you
Do my memories still visit you and reconnect you to me?
Moments before we two
The moments when we were together.
Drifted apart?
The moments before our paths diverged and we went separate ways.
In love's smoldering ember
The remaining embers of the love we had for each other,
One spark may remain
Although small the possibility exists that a missing spark could rest hidden.
If love still can remember
If there remains still within our hearts a fondness for each other.
That spark may burn again
That spark of love could ignite again, grow and burned brightly.
I know that I'll be contented
I will find peace and satisfaction in the knowledge that you recall our moments together.
With yesterday's memory
Even though I cannot relive them, I can cherish the memories we created together.
Knowing you think of me
The comfort that my memory is still held, even if only in passing, can be significant.
Once in a while
Even an occasional, fleeting thought or memory of our past moments could lighten my heart.
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So groovy! Great playing Doug and the band!
Normand Bolduc
Very nice playing Doug!!!!!!!!
Brian Tobi
Amazing!
Cisco Duck
SWEET!!!!!!!! Doug, you Da Man! ;)
Doug MacDonald
Thanks