Once Upon A Summertime
Masahiko Osaka Lyrics


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Once upon a summertime, if you recall
We stopped beside a little flower stall
A bunch of bright forget-me-nots
Was all I'd ever let you buy me

Once upon a summertime, just like today
We laughed the happy afternoon away
And stole a kiss at every street cafe

You were sweeter than the blossoms on the tree
I was as proud as any girl could be
As if the mayor had offered me the key
To Paris

Now another wintertime has come and gone
The pigeons feeding in the square have flown
But I remember when the vespers chimed
You loved me once upon a summertime

Now another winter time has come and gone
The pigeons feeding in the square have flown




But I remember when the vespers chimed
You loved me once upon a summertime

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Masahiko Osaka's song "Once Upon A Summertime" describe a nostalgic reminiscence of a past love. The song transports us to a summer day in Paris where the singer and their lover stopped at a little flower stall to purchase a bunch of bright forget-me-nots. They then spent the happy afternoon laughing and stealing kisses at every street cafe, enjoying each other's company. The mood is nostalgic, wistful, and romantic as the singer remembers how their lover was sweeter than the blossoms on the trees and they were as proud as any girl could be. They evoke their memories of that time of their life, bringing back the feeling of hope and whimsical joy that summer brings as well and the possibility that love brings along with it.


As the song progresses, we learn that the singer has moved on from that summer love, and they have spent years without that once essential partner. The singer recounts that "another wintertime has come and gone," and the "pigeons feeding in the square have flown." They remember how they felt when the vespers chimed, and they were once in love with their summer darling. However, they have moved on, yet the memory of a summer love remains. The song's lyrics emphasize the happiness and the sentimentalism associated with reminiscing a loving relationship that no longer exists.


Overall, "Once Upon A Summertime" is about the longing for a past love, cherishing the moments and memories. The song creates a nostalgic atmosphere with a bittersweet tone, reflecting the emotions of the singer genuinely. The song's theme is universal, which anyone who has experienced love and loss may relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a summertime, if you recall
Back in the past, during a particular summertime, assuming you remember


We stopped beside a little flower stall
We paused by a small shop that sells flowers


A bunch of bright forget-me-nots
There was a collection of radiant forget-me-not flowers


Was all I'd ever let you buy me
I allowed you to purchase only this particular type of flower for me


Once upon a summertime, just like today
Similarly to this day, on a past summertime


We laughed the happy afternoon away
We spent the joyful afternoon laughing and enjoying ourselves


And stole a kiss at every street cafe
We grabbed a quick kiss at each street cafe we stumbled upon


You were sweeter than the blossoms on the tree
You were as sweet as the lovely flowers blooming on the tree


I was as proud as any girl could be
I felt immensely proud, like any other girl in my position would


As if the mayor had offered me the key
Comparable to receiving a key handed over by the mayor


To Paris
To venture and explore the beautiful city of Paris


Now another wintertime has come and gone
Now, like in the past, another winter season has transpired


The pigeons feeding in the square have flown
The pigeons which used to feed in the square have now flown away


But I remember when the vespers chimed
But I reminisce about the moments when the vespers signaled


You loved me once upon a summertime
You were deeply in love with me once upon a summertime, like in the past




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: EDDIE BARCLAY, EDDY MARNAY, J. MERCER, MICHEL JEAN LEGRAND

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