Once Upon A Time
Lisa Palleschi Lyrics
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The kitchen Stands where a stage should have been
A life that passed long ago and dreams she had
Were once upon a time
He wakes up to face the day
And still feels poison in his veins
He's family's gone without a trace
And all that's left is once upon a time
I wake to face a, another day when my dreams just seem to
Fade away just like theirs did so long ago
God please give me the strength to believe
Now he's gone, She breathes once more
Her fear within is laid to rest
His hand can't hurt her soul again
And all the were, were once upon a time
I'm scared each day when
I wake to face a, another day when my dreams just seem to
Fade away just like theirs did so long ago
God please give me the strength to believe
He wakes up to face the day
Her fear within is laid to rest
A life that past long ago
And all their dreams were once upon a time
The lyrics of Lisa Palleschi's "Once Upon A Time" captures the essence of hopelessness, loss, and the struggle for resilience in the face of adversity. The song draws a contrast between memories of a once vibrant life, and the stark realities of the present. The opening lines of the song sets the tone for the story, where the light pours in at a quarter to ten, symbolizing a new day, but also an unwelcome reminder of what's been lost. The kitchen "stands where a stage should have been," a notation to the dreams that once filled the residents' everyday lives.
The song continues with a poignant tale of two individuals, possibly family members or lovers, who wake up every day to the stranglehold of despair. The reference to "poison in his veins" could signify the weight of past mistakes or lost opportunities that linger in the man's soul, while the disappearance of the woman's family and the fear of being hurt again is a haunting reminder of what she has endured.
However, there is hope amidst the despair; the song talks about finding the strength to believe that life can be better, despite the odds. The repetition of "I'm scared each day when I wake to face another day when my dreams just seem to fade away just like theirs did so long ago" emphasizes that fear is always present, but acknowledging it is the first step in moving forward. Finally, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the woman's fear being laid to rest through the protective love of a partner. The poignant line "All that's left is once upon a time" underscores the significance of cherished memories, even if they are gone forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Light pours in a quarter to ten
Sunlight enters the room at 9:45 AM
The kitchen stands where a stage should have been
The kitchen was built in a space that was originally meant for a stage
A life that passed long ago and dreams she had
The person had a life and dreams in the past
Were once upon a time
Those life and dreams belong to the past
He wakes up to face the day
He wakes up in the morning ready to start the day
And still feels poison in his veins
He still feels the effects of something that harms him emotionally or physically
He's family's gone without a trace
His family is missing without any clues as to where they went
And all that's left is once upon a time
All he has left are memories of their presence
I'm scared each day when
Every day she wakes up feeling frightened
I wake to face a, another day when my dreams just seem to
She wakes up to face a new day where her dreams appear to be fading away
Fade away just like theirs did so long ago
Her dreams are disappearing like the life and dreams of others did a while ago
God please give me the strength to believe
She is asking God for the power to maintain faith and hope
Now he's gone, she breathes once more
With the person gone, she feels relieved and can breathe easily again
Her fear within is laid to rest
She is no longer scared and has put her fear to rest
His hand can't hurt her soul again
The person who caused her emotional harm can no longer hurt her in that way
And all the were, were once upon a time
Everything that existed before belongs to the past
A life that past long ago
A life that existed in the past
And all their dreams were once upon a time
Their hopes and aspirations belonged to a past time
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.