Once in a While
Gleason Jackie 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 lyrics of "Once In A While" by Gleason Jackie revolve around a plea to a former lover. The singer is asking whether the former lover ever takes a moment to think of them, even though someone else may now be nearer to their heart. The singer also wonders if the former lover ever dreams of the moments they shared together before they drifted apart. The lyrics suggest that there may be some remaining spark of love between the two, and that if they can remember that spark, it may burn again.


The song's lyrics are wistful and melancholic, expressing longing for someone who is no longer present. The singer is resigned to the fact that their love may never be rekindled, but they are comforted by the thought that the former lover may still occasionally think of them. The repetition of the phrase "once in a while" underscores the idea that these thoughts and memories are infrequent, perhaps fleeting, but still significant.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Will you attempt to dedicate a moment of thought to me every now and then


One little thought to me
A single passing idea or reflection of our past together


Though someone else may be
Despite the possibility that another person has taken my place in your heart


Nearer your heart?
Being closer to your affections


Once in a while will you dream
Do you ever have visions of our lost moments together


Of the moments I shared with you
Memories of the time we spent together in the past


Moments before we two
Recollections of when we were together and that brief window before things came to an end


Drifted apart?
When we separated from one another


In love's smoldering ember
What remains of our love's ashes


One spark may remain
Though our love may have died, a small piece of it may still reside within us


If love still can remember
If that small piece can recall the emotion that once existed


That spark may burn again
It might be possible for that sliver of love to reignite our bond


I know that I'll be contented
I'll be at peace and fulfilled


With yesterday's memory
Recollecting the time we spent together in the past


Knowing you think of me
Being aware of the idea that at times you still hold me in your mind


Once in a while
On the rare occasion




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BUD GREEN, MICHAEL EDWARDS

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