Once in a Lifetime
Rebecca Lyrics


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Once in a while will you try to give
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
Drifted apart?

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Once in a Lifetime" by Rebecca is a melancholic plea to a past lover, questioning if they ever think about her and if their love could ever be rekindled. The first verse asks the lover to spare even the smallest thought of her, even when someone else may be closer to their heart. The second verse takes on a dreamy quality, asking if the lover ever dreams of the moments they spent together before they drifted apart. The chorus is a reflection on the power of love, suggesting that even though the embers of love may have faded away, a spark may remain and ignite into a flame once more. The final verse is a bittersweet resolution, accepting that the memory of their past love will always be with her, and finding contentment in the knowledge that the lover still thinks of her once in a while.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Occasionally, will you attempt to share even a small bit of thoughtfulness with me?


One little thought to me
Just a single idea or consideration, directed towards me.


Though someone else may be
Even though your affections may currently be geared towards someone else.


Nearer your heart?
They may be closer to your heart, than I could ever possibly be.


Once in a while will you dream
At times, will you allow yourself to fantasize and recollect the moments we once shared.


Of the moments I shared with you
Reflecting on the occasions that we spent together.


Moments before we two
The times we experienced before we had to separate from each other.


Drifted apart?
Did we lose each other due to circumstances or our own choices?


In love's smoldering ember
As the remnants of our once passionate relationship still smolder and fade,


One spark may remain
Perhaps there is still one flicker of something between us remaining,


If love still can remember
If the love that we felt for each other still exists,


That spark may burn again
It is possible that the passion which we had could be reignited, and reconciled.


I know that I'll be contented
Even if nothing ever comes of our relationship again,


With yesterday's memory
The reminiscence of the relationship we had in the past will be sufficient to pacify me.


Knowing you think of me
As long as I understand that you occasionally reflect on our time together.


Once in a while
Even if it's just occasionally.


In love's smoldering ember
The remaining passion of our love, even if it is only just barely there still.


One spark may remain
It is always possible that the last remnants of our love could rekindle.


If love still can remember
Provided that the love we had is not completely gone and forgotten,


The spark may burn again
Our love could potentially be reignited once more.


I know that I'll be contented
Even if our love never rekindles to the point of being together again,


With yesterday's memory
The memories of the passionate love we had in the past will be enough to sustain me.


Knowing you think of me
Just the simple knowledge that you occasionally reflect on our relationship in your own way.


Once in a while
Only from time to time, when the feeling takes you.




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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