Once in a While
Houston Person & Ron Carter 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 lyrics to Houston Person and Ron Carter's song "Once in a While" are about holding on to a past love, hoping that the person you once loved might still think of you from time to time. The song starts by questioning if the person still thinks of the singer, and if they would consider giving them "one little thought." Though the person may be with someone else now, the singer still holds on to the memories they shared together.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that even though their love may have fizzled out, there's a chance it could rekindle. The line "in love's smoldering ember, one spark may remain" suggests that there's potential for their love to ignite again, as long as they remember the good times they shared together. The singer concludes by saying that even if their love doesn't come back to life, they'll still be content with the memories they have from their past relationship.
Overall, the song captures the bittersweet feeling of holding on to a past love, even if it's just through memories and the occasional thought. It's a gentle reminder that just because a love story ends, it doesn't mean that the memories it created are any less meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Would you attempt to offer once in a while
One little thought to me
Just a single consideration about me
Though someone else may be
Even though someone else may exist
Nearer your heart?
More closer to your heart?
Once in a while will you dream
Would you sometimes fantasize
Of the moments I shared with you
Of the times we passed together
Moments before we two
Before we eventually
Drifted apart?
Separated from each other?
In love's smoldering ember
Inside passion's fading spark
One spark may remain
A glimpse of hope might continue to exist
If love still can remember
As long as love still can recall
That spark may burn again
The spark could ignite once more
I know that I'll be contented
I am confident that I will be satisfied
With yesterday's memory
With the memories of old times
Knowing you think of me
Being aware that you occasionally remember me
Once in a while
Sometimes
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Written by: RAY NOBLE
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