Once in a While
Mike Sammes Singers Lyrics
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One little thought to me
Though someone else may be
Nearer your heart?
Once in a while will you dream
Of the moments I shared with you
Moments before we two
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
That spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
In love's smoldering ember
One spark may remain
If love still can remember
The spark may burn again
I know that I'll be contented
With yesterday's memory
Knowing you think of me
Once in a while
The Mike Sammes Singers' classic song "Once in a While" is a deep and melancholic contemplation of a relationship that has tapered off into remembrance. The lyrics depict a narrator who hopes that their love interest will occasionally think of them with fondness, even if someone else is now nearer to their heart. The song appears to be a plea to an ex-partner to remember the good times they shared together, even if they have parted ways.
The song suggests that love is a smoldering ember that needs but one spark to rekindle. The lyrics illustrate a belief that past memories can be invoked, and that love can be rekindled, suggesting that true love is never truly lost. The tone of the song is bittersweet, hinting that the singer knows that they will never truly be happy with their memory of the past, but they still hope and long for a rekindling of their lost love.
In the end, this heart-rending song's message is clear: Even though love can wane and fade away, past memories and sparks of love can still be rekindled. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that even after a relationship has ended, there is hope and potential for future love and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Every now and then, will you put in effort to spare a thought for me?
One little thought to me
Just a small notion of remembrance towards me.
Though someone else may be
Even if there is someone else you may have on your mind.
Nearer your heart?
Who is closer and more important to you?
Once in a while will you dream
Every so often, will you have dreams about the times we had shared together?
Of the moments I shared with you
Recalling the memories and experiences we had.
Moments before we two
The times we had together before we went separate ways.
Drifted apart?
When we lost touch and grew distant from each other.
In love's smoldering ember
Within the remains of our long-extinguished love.
One spark may remain
There might be just a hint of what we had left.
If love still can remember
If remnants of the love we shared remain in our memories.
That spark may burn again
Perhaps we can rekindle those old flames.
I know that I'll be contented
I am aware that I can be satisfied.
With yesterday's memory
Being able to hold on to the recollection of better times.
Knowing you think of me
Being aware that you still remember me.
Once in a while
Even if it's rare or infrequent.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUD GREEN, MICHAEL EDWARDS
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