Once in a Lifetime
Keith Urban(凯斯 厄本) Lyrics


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I can see it in your eyes and feel it in your touch
I know that you're scared, but you've never been this loved
It's a long shot, baby, I know it's true
But if anyone can make it, I'm betting on me and you
Just keep on moving in to me
I know you're going to see
The best is yet to come
Don't fear it now; we're going all the way
Where the sun is shining on a brand new day
It's a long way down, and it's a leap of faith
But I'm never giving up 'cause I know we got a once in a lifetime love

Everybody's looking for what we've found
Some wait their whole lives and it never comes around
So don't hold back now
Just let go of all you've ever known
And put your hand in mine

Don't fear it now; we're going all the way
Where the sun is shining on a brand new day
It's a long way down, and it's a leap of faith
But I'm never giving up 'cause I know we got a once in a lifetime love

I close my eyes, and I see you standing right there
Saying 'I do,' and they're throwing rice in our hair
Then the first one's born; then a brother comes along, and he's got your smile
I'll be looking back at the life we had still at your side

So don't fear it now, we're going all the way
Where the sun is shining on a brand new day




It's a long way down, and it's a leap of faith
But I'm never giving up 'cause I know we got a once in a lifetime love

Overall Meaning

In "Once in a Lifetime," Keith Urban addresses his lover, telling her that he can sense her fear of love, but he is willing to take on the risk because they have a rare, once-in-a-lifetime love. Urban repeats the phrase "once in a lifetime" to increase its meaning in this context, and it reinforces how unique this relationship is. He urges her to walk confidently towards him, despite her concerns, and to trust in his promise that the best is yet to come. Urban acknowledges that they face obstacles, that it will be difficult, and that it requires courage, but he believes they can overcome anything and create something special. Later on, he even tells her about the future they will have together, with marriage, children, and looking back at their life with pride and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see it in your eyes and feel it in your touch
I can tell that you truly love me just by looking in your eyes and feeling the way you touch me


I know that you're scared, but you've never been this loved
I understand that you may be afraid, but you've never experienced a love like this before


It's a long shot, baby, I know it's true
Our love may seem like a far-fetched dream, but I know it's possible


But if anyone can make it, I'm betting on me and you
I have faith in our relationship and believe that together, we can overcome any obstacles


Just keep on moving in to me
Continue to come closer to me and let our love grow


I know you're going to see
I am confident that you will soon realize the depth of our love


The best is yet to come
Our love will only get stronger with time and we have so many great experiences ahead of us


Don't fear it now; we're going all the way
Do not be afraid of what's to come, we are committed to each other and will go the distance


Where the sun is shining on a brand new day
Our future is bright and filled with endless possibilities


It's a long way down, and it's a leap of faith
Our journey may be difficult and require us to take risks, but we must trust in ourselves and our love


But I'm never giving up 'cause I know we got a once in a lifetime love
No matter what happens, I will never give up on our love because I know it is something special and rare


Everybody's looking for what we've found
Many people spend their entire lives searching for a love like ours


Some wait their whole lives and it never comes around
Some people never find the kind of love that we share


So don't hold back now
We should not hesitate or be afraid to fully embrace our love


Just let go of all you've ever known
We must be willing to leave our pasts behind and fully commit to each other


And put your hand in mine
Let's hold hands and face the future together


I close my eyes, and I see you standing right there
When I imagine our future, I see you by my side


Saying 'I do,' and they're throwing rice in our hair
I envision us getting married and celebrating with our loved ones


Then the first one's born; then a brother comes along, and he's got your smile
I see us starting a family and our children inheriting your amazing qualities


I'll be looking back at the life we had still at your side
When we grow old together, I will look back on our lives with fondness and gratitude




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN SHANKS, KEITH URBAN, KEITH LIONEL URBAN

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"Once In A Lifetime"

...Mm hmm

I can see it in your eyes
And feel it in your touch
I know that you're scared
But you've never been this loved (mm hmm)

It's a long shot, baby,
I know it's true.
But if anyone can make it,
I'm bettin' on me and you. (mm hmm)

Just keep on moving into me,
I know you're gonna see
The best is yet to come

And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love

Everybody's looking
For what we've found
Some wait their whole life
And it never comes around. (uu huhh)

So don't hold back now.
Just let go of all you've ever known
You can put your hand in mine.

And don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But we're never giving up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love

I close my eyes and i see you standing right there
Sayin 'i do' and they're throwing the rice in our hair.
Well the first one's born
And a brother comes along,
And he's got your smile.
I've been looking back on the life we had
I'm still by your side.

So don't fear it now,
We're going all the way.
That sun is shining on a brand new day.
It's a long way down
And it's a leap of faith
But I'm never givin up
Cuz i know we've got a once in a lifetime love.



All comments from YouTube:

@DonineH

Keith Urban is the reason I got into country music. I was only rock'n'roll until I heard Keith's first single on the radio. This is the kind of rockin' country that I love and Keith was the first artist to do it. Everyone else came after Keith and they can thank him for blazing that trail for them and for the modernization of country music.

@thereserita7599

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me..

@lynnebrowning4502

I agree with your opinion, Me too!!!!

@brettlawson9488

For me it was Dwight Yoakam

@dirkvanstralen2

It was Keith who changed it for me too. Power, feel, emotion, excellent song writing, killer guitar, amazing band all around, fantastic in concert, and some fun country feel to it as well. That band I play with plays some of his songs and they are such a blast to play! 🎸. Thanks so much, Keith! :)

@bcroft68bc

Actually it was Alabama and Hank Williams Jr. back in the 1980’s that broke the seal between country and rock. Up until them country was George Jones, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Sr. Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and so on. Today because of Alabama and Hank Williams Jr. you have soft county and hard county just like soft rock and hard rock. The adults back in the 80’s wouldn’t even listen to Alabama and Hank Jr.

@pamelanurrahman3559

I get the shivers all over my body when i hear this song ....it reminds me of my husband we been married almost 7 years we are seniors we found each other late in life in our late 50's better late then never.its our lifetime of 💘 love.thank you keith for this video and song you are an inspiration awesome to the max

@thereserita7599

I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me...

@pamelanurrahman3559

Wow oh my god its like after 6am and you sent me on my 59th 🎂 birthday beautiful comment how much you. ..appreciate me being a big fan .thats so awesome i just don't know how you answer all your fans and i hope and pray you are getting enough sleep🤗😷😴i don't know how u do it you're a awesome father singer husband song writer and father to all your animals at home 🐅🐅🌈🐇keep up the good work

@thereserita7599

@@pamelanurrahman3559 Wow you really sounds so great 🙏 Happy birthday to you dear.
Thanks so much for your love and understanding you can t ex t here Six Two Zero Two Six Seven Two Four Four Eighth

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