Once in a While
Faces Down Quartet; Sondre Lerche Lyrics

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There are so many things out there
So many stones to turn and stare at
I'm sure you're sorry but it's not enough to balance off
I can recall a happy song
But such a lot has turned out wrong
I'm only starting to appreciate how dark it got

Once in a while

Once in a while
Once in a while everything was perfect
Till you dragged the cat in
Once in a while

Until you ask me to
I don't know what I'll do
I don't wanna drive you away
I don't wanna beg you to stay
But I can't forgive you till you ask me one day

I threatened I would pack my bags
How could you ever let that happen?
I'm sure you're sorry but you never showed regret
I can't provide the compliments
To ease your mind at my expense
I know you love me but I'd rather've found you cared back then

Once in a while
Once in a while
Once in a while everything was perfect

Till you dragged the cat in
Once in a while

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Faces Down Quartet's song "Once in a While" express a feeling of disappointment and regret in a relationship that has gone wrong. The singer acknowledges that there are many things in the world that can be both beautiful and terrible, and that sometimes it's hard to find balance in life. Despite having been happy in the past, the singer reflects on how much has gone wrong and how dark things have become, leading to a sense of resentment towards their partner.

However, the song also speaks to the complexity of emotions in relationships. The singer admits that they still love their partner and don't want them to leave, but they also can't forgive them until they show remorse for their actions. The line "Once in a while everything was perfect/ Till you dragged the cat in" underscores the idea that a seemingly small thing can have major repercussions, and that even the best relationships have their moments of conflict.

Overall, "Once in a While" is a poignant reflection on the highs and lows of relationships, and the importance of communication and accountability in maintaining a healthy partnership.

Line by Line Meaning

There are so many things out there
There are many opportunities to explore

So many stones to turn and stare at
So many things to investigate and contemplate

I'm sure you're sorry but it's not enough to balance off
I acknowledge your apology but it does not make up for what happened

I can recall a happy song
I can remember a time when everything was good

But such a lot has turned out wrong
But many things have gone awry since then

I'm only starting to appreciate how dark it got
I am just beginning to realize how bad things have become

Once in a while
Occasionally

Once in a while
Once in a while

Once in a while everything was perfect
Occasionally, everything was just right

Till you dragged the cat in
Until you did something to ruin it

Once in a while
Occasionally