Once Upon a Time
Mary Wells feat. Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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I was lonely, so lonely
Once upon a time
Hoping every day things would go my way
Then you came into my life
Now everything is fine
I never knew what love could do till I met you
Now everything is oh so cozy
I'm so glad; I was lonely
Once upon a time
The lyrics of "Once Upon a Time" by Mary Wells feat. Marvin Gaye are a declaration of gratitude for finding love. The song starts with the admission that the singer almost lost their mind and was lonely before they met their significant other. The nostalgia of the past is used in the chorus as the singer reflects on how once upon a time they hoped every day would go their way. But ever since they met their partner, everything in their life is fine, and they are filled with joy and happiness. The lyrics communicate the transformative power of love, how it can change a person's life and bring new meaning to it.
The line "I never knew what love could do till I met you" is a powerful testament to the singer's realization that love has the power to transform their life. The use of the phrase "Once upon a time" is interesting because it evokes the beginning of a fairy tale, and the lyrics are about how the singer's life has been transformed into a fairy tale since they found love. The song is a duet, with Marvin Gaye providing the male vocals, which adds an extra layer of emotion and depth to the lyrics. It is a beautiful love song that captures the feeling of falling in love and the joy it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time I almost lost my mind
There was a time when I was struggling and felt like I was losing my sanity
I was lonely, so lonely
I was experiencing a deep sense of isolation and emptiness
Once upon a time
At some point in the past, before everything changed for the better
Hoping every day things would go my way
I had a glimmer of hope that my life would improve, even though it seemed unlikely
Then you came into my life
Someone special entered my life and made a significant impact
Now everything is fine
Things are going well for me now
I never knew what love could do till I met you
I had no idea how much my life could be transformed by being loved by someone until I met this person
Now everything is oh so cozy
My life is warm and comfortable, and I feel content and happy
Now my skies are blue all because of you
My outlook on life has drastically improved, and I feel optimistic and positive, thanks to this person
I'm so glad; I was lonely
I'm grateful for the loneliness I experienced because it brought this person into my life and changed everything for the better
Once upon a time
Despite the difficulties I faced in the past, I can now look back and see how everything led to this happy ending
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIRTH ANTHONY ATKINS, LISA STEELE
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