Once in a Lifetime
Landon Austin Lyrics


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A summer rain is passing over
And it feels like a dream
I could run and look for shelter
But you hold onto me

I'm under your skies
I'm caught in your eyes
Don't you know you stop the room
And all that I can see is you
I'm standing where the lightning strikes
I know this doesn't happen twice
You must be my once in a lifetime, in a lifetime
You must be my once in a lifetime

There's so much that I have told you
But it's all in my head
Ask me anything you want to
'Cause the answer is yes
I'll spend my whole life
Just being caught up in your eyes
Don't you know you stop the room
And all that I can see is you
I'm standing where the lightning strikes
I know this doesn't happen twice
You must be my once in a lifetime, in a lifetime
You must be my once in a lifetime
So before the storm has passed
I just want to ask
Can we make this moment last?
So before the storm is passed
I just want to ask
Can we make this moment last? (moment last?)

*Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da*

Don't you know you stop the room
And all that I can see is you
I'm standing where the lightning strikes
I know this doesn't happen twice




You must be my once in a lifetime, in a lifetime
You must be my once in a lifetime

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Landon Austin's song "Once In A Lifetime" speak of a moment of intense emotion and connection between two people, brought on by a passing summer rain. The singer is swept up in the moment, feeling as though they are under the spell of the other person's gaze and unable to focus on anything else. They acknowledge that this kind of connection is rare and magical, comparing it to standing where the lightning strikes - something that doesn't happen twice. The singer feels as though this person must be the one they have been waiting for their whole life, their "once in a lifetime". The song ends with a plea to make the moment last, to not let it slip away like the passing storm.


The song captures the feeling of being caught up in a moment of intense connection, one that seems to transcend time and space. The use of imagery like summer rain and lightning strikes creates a vivid and sensory experience, as if the listener is right there with the singer. The lyrics also touch on themes of destiny and fate, suggesting that the connection between the two people is something that was meant to be.


Line by Line Meaning

A summer rain is passing over
The feeling he has for this special someone is like a refreshing summer rain that momentarily passes through his life.


And it feels like a dream
It's difficult to believe and accept that he has found someone so wonderful.


I could run and look for shelter
In this unpredictable world, he could choose to play it safe and avoid getting hurt.


But you hold onto me
However, this unique person he has found has him feeling safe and secure.


I'm under your skies
He is in her personal space, a figurative representation of the safety and warmth she provides.


I'm caught in your eyes
He is mesmerized by her eyes and all that she embodies. He is fascinated and overwhelmingly invested.


Don't you know you stop the room
He's letting her know that upon entering the room she has an undeniable presence that everyone notices.


And all that I can see is you
She has become the center of his universe.


I'm standing where the lightning strikes
He recognizes that with his chance at her love comes a momentous event that will change his life.


I know this doesn't happen twice
They both understand and appreciate that this type of love is once in a lifetime.


You must be my once in a lifetime, in a lifetime
He's making it clear that she's that special someone he has been fortunate enough to find.


There's so much that I have told you
He has shared his thoughts with her, pouring his heart out to her over time.


But it's all in my head
However, he knows that he hasn't fully expressed everything he feels and thinks about her.


Ask me anything you want to
She should feel free to ask him anything she wants about him or their relationship.


'Cause the answer is yes
He will most likely answer every question affirmatively in an effort to please her and keep her happy.


I'll spend my whole life
He will dedicate his life to her if she chooses him too.


Just being caught up in your eyes
He'll always be drawn to her, his intense feelings evident by the strength of his eye contact.


So before the storm has passed
He's willing to embrace the good and bad times that will come their way as long as they are together.


I just want to ask
He wants clarity on his status with her and what the future may hold.


Can we make this moment last?
He wants to savor the moment and make it last as long as possible.


Don't you know you stop the room
He emphasizes again how she affects everyone around her.


And all that I can see is you
Other aspects of life may become blurry and unclear, but he has laser-focused on her as his heart's desire.


I know this doesn't happen twice
He knows that this is his chance to be loved and to love deeply.


You must be my once in a lifetime, in a lifetime
She is irreplaceable and unique, his once in a lifetime chance to experience love.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@MamaEof4

Hi Landon.
My husband and I did a 25 year anniversary/vow renewal this year and my Niece surprised this Easter weekend with a video that she made for us.
She used our song that we love and when it finished she chose your song Once in a lifetime.  
We were already in tears, and after hearing your song that she picked we were a wreck.
It is simply Brilliant.
Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
You are a very talented musician!
God Bless you in all that you do, and from the bottom of our hearts,
It was just lovely!
Cheers,
Marty and Beth



All comments from YouTube:

@seariakett6929

This is an exquisite love song. I lost my husband last year and we had almost 24 years together. He was my once in a life time.

@mendi3395

+Searia Kett aww that's so sad to hear :( thanks for sharing your experience

@seariakett6929

Em Cee Thank-you for your kindness.

@mirazara5617

sorry for your loss :( thank you for sharing though, have a lovely day xx

@seekchange9229

+Searia Kett Very sorry for ur loss my dear :'( :'( :'( <3 <3

@arwen944

+Searia Kett Very sorry for your loss. What happened to your husband? My husband is very ill, and currently hoping for a living kidney donor. He is only 35..today is actually his 35th birthday! :) Very happy to have been with him for the last 18 years....

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@DreamyGirl73

Is it weird that I'm a teenage girl who doesn't even have a boyfriend but is already thinking that this would be such a cute first dance song at a wedding?!!! :P

@savannahtapley

Same. :'(

@pandasong3889

Your name says it all x'D Keep on dreaming and one will come true one day c:

@DreamyGirl73

PandaSong Awwwww, thank you!!!!! :)

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