Once In A While
New Stanton Band 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 New Stanton Band’s song “Once in a While” is a ballad that expresses the longing of someone who has lost love but still hopes to be remembered by their former partner. The lyrics begin by asking if the former partner will occasionally think about the singer, acknowledging that there may be someone else closer to their heart. The second verse builds on this theme, asking if the former partner remembers the moments they shared before they drifted apart.
Throughout the song, the idea of love being like a “smoldering ember” is repeated, suggesting that even though the fire of their love may have gone out, there is still a chance for it to be reignited. The chorus acknowledges that while the singer may never be with their former partner again, they will be content knowing that they are thought of “once in a while.”
Overall, the lyrics of “Once in a While” combine with the gentle melody to create a sense of wistful nostalgia for a love that was not meant to last.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Will you make an effort every now and then?
One little thought to me
To think about me just for a moment?
Though someone else may be
Even if you have someone else closer to your heart?
Nearer your heart?
Someone else who is loved more than I am?
Once in a while will you dream
Can you dream sometimes of our moments together?
Of the moments I shared with you
Remember the good times we had?
Moments before we two
Before we separated?
Drifted apart?
When we lost touch with each other?
In love's smoldering ember
When love is only a small glow?
One spark may remain
A hope that love can still exist?
If love still can remember
If we can recall the passion we had?
That spark may burn again
The possibility that we can feel love again?
I know that I'll be contented
I can be satisfied?
With yesterday's memory
If I can hold on to remembering the old days?
Knowing you think of me
If I know that you still remember me sometimes?
Once in a while
Every now and then?
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BUD GREEN, MICHAEL EDWARDS
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