There is an eponymous French hip-hop album released in 1996 by an artist named Lone, heavily featuring Busta Flex. This is a different Lone.
Once In A While
Lone Lyrics
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It's funny man
Cause it's like it's not going nowhere
And you gon' see it wherever there's struggle
I see my pain in your eyes man
So I know you're feelin' me
It's that twinkle man
That sign of struggle
In me
Cause everyday I can't help but see it
People ain't satisfied
And you're hatin' your 9 to 5
Everybody wanna live another life
But every goal or mountain you climb
Not to better your day
That do leave room for people to say
I guess you're livin' better now
Share a little of that cheddar now
Cause I remember days back when
A brother was hustlin and robbin' too
I done tossed up a letter now
On a whole nother level now
Still I can't enjoy my fame
Unless my people doin' the same
And gettin' money too
[Once in awhile I couldn't look at you]
Once in awhile
[and see the twinkle in your eyes]
And I can see that you never wanna struggle no more
[Once in awhile I couldn't look at you]
Once in awhile
[and see the twinkle in your eyes]
And I can see that you don't ever wanna cry no more
Cause everytime you ask me, I'm grindin'
It shouldn't have to be that way
You shouldn't have to pay my way
I shouldn't have to want for a brighter day
Got a little problem on the way
Bounty hunters checkin' state to state
Child support lady on your case
Not to mention tickets you ain't never paid
Oh
Is what you'll be askin'
God please hold it down for me
Don't let satan get ahold of me
I'm tryin' to tell you it can happen to me too
But it happened a lot worse to my brother
Muhammad thank God he recovered
[Once in awhile I choose look at you]
Once in awhile
[and see the twinkle in your eyes]
And I can see that you never wanna struggle no more
[Once in awhile I choose look at you]
Once in awhile
[and see the twinkle in your eyes]
And I can see that you don't ever wanna cry no more
[Once in awhile I choose look at you]
I see your pain now
I can feel you strain now
And I can see you cryin'
And inside you're dyin
We're all the same now
But you got to make change now
[Once in awhile I choose look at you]
Once in awhile
[and see the twinkle in your eyes]
And I can see that you don't ever struggle no more
[Once in awhile I choose look at you]
Once in awhile
[and see the twinkle in your eyes]
And I can see that you don't ever wanna cry no more
Don't wanna cry no more
And I can see
That you don't ever want to struggle no more
And I can see that you don't ever wanna cry now more
The opening lyrics of Lone's "Once In A While" set the somber tone for this introspective track. The artist describes how he sees the signs of struggle and pain in others' eyes because he has experienced it himself. He then critiques the modern-day obsession with material success and how it can lead to unfulfilled lives. People dream of a better life but often forget to appreciate what they have in the present moment. The artist encourages listeners to live intentionally and to make changes to better their lives, and to help others.
The chorus of "Once in A While" emphasizes the sadness and frustration that people feel when they are struggling. The repeating phrase "once in a while" seems to suggest that moments of happiness and contentment are fleeting, while the pain is constant. By describing the "twinkle" in someone's eyes, the artist is highlighting how difficult it is to hide one's emotions even when putting on a brave face. The final verses speak to the personal and societal struggles that people face every day, from financial difficulties to legal battles. But the artist encourages listeners to remain hopeful and to make positive changes in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see it
I can see the struggle in your eyes
It's funny man
It's ironic
Cause it's like it's not going nowhere
Because it seems like the struggle has no end
And you gon' see it wherever there's struggle
And you will see that same struggle in anyone going through a hard time
I see my pain in your eyes man
I see my own struggle reflected in your eyes
So I know you're feelin' me
So I know you understand what I'm going through
It's that twinkle man
It's the sign of hope in the midst of struggle
That sign of struggle
The twinkle represents the struggle that we all face
I've seen it
I've seen that same twinkle in myself
In me
I have experienced that same struggle
Cause everyday I can't help but see it
Because every day I see that same twinkle in people's eyes
People ain't satisfied
People are not content with their current situation
And you're hatin' your 9 to 5
And you're miserable with your everyday job
Everybody wanna live another life
Everybody wishes for a different life
But every goal or mountain you climb
But every achievement you make
Not to better your day
Does not improve your everyday life
That do leave room for people to say
Which allows others to criticize you
I guess you're livin' better now
I guess you're doing well now
Share a little of that cheddar now
Share some of your wealth
Cause I remember days back when
Because I remember the struggles of the past
A brother was hustlin and robbin' too
I also faced the temptation to turn to crime
I done tossed up a letter now
I left that past behind me
On a whole nother level now
I have moved on to a higher level in life
Still I can't enjoy my fame
But I cannot be happy with my success, knowing others are still struggling
Unless my people doin' the same
Unless those around me are also succeeding
And gettin' money too
And becoming financially secure
[Once in awhile I couldn't look at you]
Sometimes I cannot bear to see that twinkle in your eyes
And I can see that you never wanna struggle no more
And I understand that you do not want to face hardships anymore
And I can see that you don't ever wanna cry no more
And I recognize that you wish to be happy and not sorrowful
Cause everytime you ask me, I'm grindin'
Because every time you ask, I am working hard
It shouldn't have to be that way
You should not have to depend on me for support
You shouldn't have to pay my way
You should not have to financially support me
I shouldn't have to want for a brighter day
I should not have to hope for a better future
Got a little problem on the way
I have a few issues to deal with
Bounty hunters checkin' state to state
I am being pursued by bail bond agents across different states
Child support lady on your case
I am dealing with a legal case regarding child support
Not to mention tickets you ain't never paid
In addition to unpaid tickets
God please hold it down for me
I pray to God to keep me safe
Don't let satan get ahold of me
Do not let me be tempted by evil
I'm tryin' to tell you it can happen to me too
I am trying to convey that I am not immune to struggles
But it happened a lot worse to my brother
But my brother faced greater struggles than I did
Muhammad thank God he recovered
Thankfully, Muhammad overcame those struggles
I see your pain now
I understand the pain that you are going through
I can feel you strain now
I feel the weight of your burden
And I can see you cryin'
And I see your tears
And inside you're dyin
And I know that you are suffering internally
We're all the same now
We are all equal in our struggles
But you got to make change now
But you have the power to make a change for the better
And I can see that you don't ever struggle no more
I understand that you want to be free of hardships
And I can see that you don't ever wanna cry no more
And I recognize that you wish to be happy and not sorrowful
Don't wanna cry no more
You do not want to cry anymore
And I can see
And I understand
That you don't ever want to struggle no more
That you want to be free of hardships
And I can see that you don't ever wanna cry now more
And I recognize that you wish to be happy and not sorrowful
Writer(s): Skip Prokop, Aliaune Thiam, Bryan Boulai, Benny Boulai
Contributed by Lucas V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sheatheman
I really think Lone is one of the most important artists in a long time. He made stuff that I thought only existed in my head.
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InnerShawnti
Omg, right?! 😍😍😍
Dev Marvelous
Can you believe someone on iTunes lost their minds to where they gave Emerald Fantasy Tracks 1 star because of the bass! The bass is the best thing, besides the summery melodies I love that he makes! Long live Lone!
Gunnar Hart
Lone is an undercover alien intelligence disguised as a bloke from England. This music comes from an extremely high vibrational density and we are so lucky to get to hear it. In it's composition is a musical instructive material that resonates with your inner harmonic nature and re-aligns you with galactic culture. The coolest part is this: You may be just like Matthew Cutler, AKA Lone, implying that within your own creative aptitudes you can channel higher vibrational music that will exponentially speed up the collective soul evolution on Earth, and not only are you able to perhaps do this, you must.
Quinngermin
cool comment!
InnerShawnti
life ain't complete without music like this!