Once in a While
Frank Sinatra Tommy Dorsey 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" is a melancholic and wistful tune that is all about reminiscing on past love. In the song, the singer is asking if their former lover ever thinks of them, even if they're with someone else. They urge them to think back to the moments they shared together and wonder if there's still a spark that could reignite their love. The lyrics suggest that the singer has accepted that their relationship is over and that their memories of their time together will have to be enough to sustain them for the rest of their lives. Overall, the lyrics are a poignant reminder of the power of love and the memories it leaves behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Do you ever try to give even a single thought to me, once in a while?
One little thought to me
A small thought that reminds you of me, for even an instant.
Though someone else may be
Even if someone else is closer to your heart.
Nearer your heart?
Do you have someone else closer to your heart than me?
Once in a while will you dream
Do you ever dream of the moments we shared together?
Of the moments I shared with you
Do you remember the moments we shared before we drifted apart?
Moments before we two
The moments we shared before we went our separate ways.
Drifted apart?
When we went our separate ways, and were no longer close.
In love's smoldering ember
The dying fire of our love.
One spark may remain
Even if our love has died, there may still be one small spark left.
If love still can remember
If we can still remember the love we once had.
That spark may burn again
That small spark may reignite the fire of our love.
I know that I'll be contented
Even if we never reconnect, I will be happy with the memories of our past love.
With yesterday's memory
The memory of our past love being enough for me.
Knowing you think of me
Just knowing that you sometimes think of me is enough.
Once in a while
Even if it's rare, just once in a while.
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Written by: RAY NOBLE
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Harry Hagan
This song, and no particular version, entered my brain and stayed all day. Sinatra and Dorsey can't be beat!
Betty Edgemon
The best music ever.The 50's and 40's cannot be beat. A time when love songs were at their best.
Vladimir Dorta
I would say the 30's with the big bands and the 40's with great singers, but all those were great decades.
Santiago Aguilar
This is the 30’s weirdo
monica bella
Just 30s & 40s !
Linda Marsella
Greatest music from the ENTERTAINER OF THE CENTURY!
Walter Gray
Great song from an era of great music, and this is a great rendition of it.
Thank you for sharing.
Gonzalo Maravilla
Gracias por compartir esta hermosa canción
Solveig M Wilder
Love it !! Miss those Days !!!
Daniel Skolnik
This is a great version of once in a while! Thanks!