Once Before
Poor Moon Lyrics
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There will be nothing you can say that gives me any reason
To doubt what you always knew
I'd throw it all away
That's what I was born to do
But if that was true
Maybe I should have warned you
Been in love before
Once before
I've been in love before
And I'm almost sure
You'll the curse the day came knocking at my door
Big green eyes tell little white lies
If they only were true it could be so nice
I could tell you more if you want me to
But there ain't too much that a promise can do
From someone who never sleeps at night
When I'm lying next to you
Where it's never fun to pick and choose
From all that I had left to lose
True
I've been in love before
Once before
I've been in love before
And there ain't no cure
I curse the day that love walked out my door
Only once before
I've been in love
I'm almost sure
You curse the day came knocking at my door
Gonna curse the day came knocking at my door
The song "Once Before" by Poor Moon is a reflection on the experience of love that has passed and brought pain. The opening verse addresses the desire to know everything about someone, yet even with complete transparency, doubt can still emerge. The line "I'd throw it all away, that's what I was born to do" reveals the self-destructive behavior that accompanies the singer's love. They're almost certain that the people they fall in love with will eventually come to regret ever being with them, hence "You'll curse the day came knocking at my door." The line "Big green eyes tell little white lies" reinforces the sentiment that even when things seem ideal or perfect, not everything is as it appears. The singer knows this from experience and fears that their current love will also experience the same pain.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I've been in love before," emphasizing the singer's familiarity with love and its destructive power. They are "almost sure" that their current love will regret being with them, as it happened once before. The verse "But there ain't too much that a promise can do, from someone who never sleeps at night" suggests that the singer is haunted by their past love experiences, to the point of sleeplessness. They cannot promise anything to their current partner because of the doubt and pain rooted in the past.
Overall, "Once Before" is a melancholic song about the inevitability of love and its ability to cause great pain. The singer has experienced this pain before and is almost certain that they will experience it again in their current relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me everything I could ever want to know about you
Share all your secrets and deepest thoughts, as I want to know everything there is to know about you.
There will be nothing you can say that gives me any reason
You can be open and honest with me, as I will not judge or doubt you based on what you say.
To doubt what you always knew
I have complete trust in your intuition and you should never question yourself or your decisions.
I'd throw it all away
I am willing to risk everything and make great sacrifices for love.
That's what I was born to do
I was born to love and be loved, and I will not shy away from this calling.
But if that was true
If my feelings were really that intense and true,
Maybe I should have warned you
I should have perhaps given you a heads up about my passionate nature and the risks involved in loving me.
Been in love before
I have experienced love in the past.
Once before
Only once have I been in love before.
And I'm almost sure
Although there is some doubt, I am almost certain that I have been in love before.
You'll the curse the day came knocking at my door
You will regret the day you fell in love with me.
Big green eyes tell little white lies
Your attractive and alluring appearance may conceal some untruths or omissions.
If they only were true it could be so nice
If only your eyes were honest and genuine, this relationship could be amazing.
I could tell you more if you want me to
I have more to share, should you desire to know more about me.
But there ain't too much that a promise can do
Promises cannot always guarantee the success or longevity of a relationship.
From someone who never sleeps at night
Someone who is constantly troubled by thoughts and emotions, making it difficult to find peace at night.
When I'm lying next to you
Even when we are physically close and intimate, there may still be internal struggles and doubts.
Where it's never fun to pick and choose
In the midst of romantic passion, it is never enjoyable to have to make tough decisions or sacrifices.
From all that I had left to lose
Certain aspects of my personality, dreams, or possessions may become compromised or threatened by my love for you.
There ain't no cure
It is impossible to escape the effects of loving someone, especially if it goes awry.
I curse the day that love walked out my door
I regret the day that I lost the love of my life.
Only once before
I only experienced such strong emotions once before.
I've been in love
I have felt the powerful and unpredictable emotions of love.
Gonna curse the day came knocking at my door
I will regret the moment when you first entered my life and disrupted my equilibrium.
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.