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Once in a While
Roland Kirk Quartet 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 Roland Kirk Quartet's song "Once in a While" is a moving plea to an ex-lover to remember the happy moments they shared, even though they have moved on with someone else. The singer implores the person to give them one little thought once in a while, even if someone else is closer to their heart now. The lyrics suggest that the singer still remembers the moments they shared before they drifted apart and wonders if their ex-lover ever thinks of those moments too. The song's refrain includes the lines, "In love's smoldering ember, one spark may remain. If love still can remember, that spark may burn again," suggesting that there is still a possibility for the two to reignite their romance if they both remember the love they once shared.
The lyrics to "Once in a While" are poignant and full of emotion, reflecting the pain and hope that come with lost love. The song's melody is straightforward and understated, allowing the lyrics to take center stage. The singer's earnest plea to their ex-lover is relatable to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and longed for a second chance. The song's final lines bring a sense of acceptance, with the singer acknowledging that they will be contented with yesterday's memories and the knowledge that their ex-lover thinks of them once in a while.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Can you spare some time to think about me, once in a while?
One little thought to me
Just a tiny bit of your attention.
Though someone else may be
Even if you have other priorities.
Nearer your heart?
Am I anywhere near your heart?
Once in a while will you dream
Do I ever appear in your dreams?
Of the moments I shared with you
Of the good times we had together.
Moments before we two
Those moments when we were close and happy.
Drifted apart?
Before we grew distant from each other.
In love's smoldering ember
Even when the flame of love has died down.
One spark may remain
A small flicker of love may still be present.
If love still can remember
If the memory of our love still lingers.
That spark may burn again
That small flicker of love may reignite.
I know that I'll be contented
I'll be satisfied.
With yesterday's memory
With memories of our past.
Knowing you think of me
Feeling assured that I'm still on your mind.
Once in a while
Not too often, just every now and then.
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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