Once In A While
Gangway Lyrics


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I never believed
I had no trust
in anyone who really seemed to care
Their intentions in every way
vulnerable to my glare

Once in a while
the sight of your frowning smile tells it's time
to renew my faith in the Jew and the Gentile

I never believed
I had no trust
In anyone who thought they knew why
I'm allergic to sentiment
Depending on a lie

Once in a while
the sight of your frowning smile tells it's time
to renew my faith in the Jew and the Gentile

Will I ever realize
that it's never too late to go
back and pick up the pieces
Someday I might just even try

Once in a while
the sight of your frowning smile tells it's time
to renew my faith in the Jew and the Gentile

Will I ever realize
that it's never too late to go




back and pick up the pieces
Someday I might just even try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gangway’s once in a while are poignant and insightful, speaking to the idea of trust issues and vulnerability. The song speaks to the idea that the singer never believed and had no trust in anyone who seemed to care. They were skeptical about the intentions of those around them and felt vulnerable. The lyrics really drive home the point that the singer felt they were allergic to sentiment and that they couldn't depend on a lie.


Despite these feelings of mistrust, the song speaks to the fact that once in a while, the sight of someone's frowning smile, tells them that it's time to renew their faith in the Jew and the Gentile. The song seems to be about finding hope and faith in humanity, even in the face of adversity. And, while the singer may not always believe, they seem to acknowledge that there are times that they need to rekindle their faith in others and themselves.


To me, the song speaks to the idea that trust and faith are not always easy things to come by, but that they are necessary for us to connect with others and ourselves. It is a reminder that vulnerability can be a strength and that while it can be scary to put ourselves out there, it can also lead to incredible connections and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

I never believed
I used to doubt the sincerity of others


I had no trust
I didn't have confidence in people


in anyone who really seemed to care
I didn't trust people who showed compassion


Their intentions in every way
The motives of the people I encountered


vulnerable to my glare
Were easily susceptible to my scrutinizing gaze


Once in a while
Occasionally


the sight of your frowning smile tells it's time
When I see your sad expression, it's a sign


to renew my faith in the Jew and the Gentile
That I need to reinstate my trust in humanity, regardless of their background


I'm allergic to sentiment
I can't tolerate emotions and feelings


Depending on a lie
I relied on falsehoods


Will I ever realize
Will I ever understand


that it's never too late to go
That there's always a chance to return


back and pick up the pieces
Collecting the remnants of what's left


Someday I might just even try
Perhaps one day I'll make an effort




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