(2) Steve Lacy (July 23, 1934 – June 4, 2004), born Steven Norman Lackritz in New York City, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer recognized as one of the important players of soprano saxophone. Coming to prominence in the 1950s as a progressive dixieland musician, Lacy went on to a long and prolific career. He worked extensively in experimental jazz and to a lesser extent in free improvisation, but Lacy's music was typically melodic and tightly structured. Lacy also became a highly distinctive composer, with compositions often built out of little more than a single questioning phrase, repeated several times.
After Lacy was diagnosed with cancer in August 2003, he continued playing and teaching until weeks before his death on June 4, 2004 at the age of 69.
Once in a While
Steve Lacy 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 song "Once in a While" by Steve Lacy is a poignant expression of longing and wistfulness for a lost love. The lyrics make a plea to the unrequited love interest to remember the moments they shared and to occasionally think of their past relationship, even if they are now with someone else. The singer acknowledges that the love between them may have faded, but they hold on to the hope that a spark may still exist and reignite someday.
The opening lines "Once in a while will you try to give / One little thought to me" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is asking for a small acknowledgement from their former lover, a sliver of recognition that they once mattered to each other. They acknowledge that the other person may be closer to someone else's heart now, but they still long for a connection.
The second half of the song builds on the idea that love can smolder and reignite. The singer muses that "In love's smoldering ember / One spark may remain / If love still can remember / The spark may burn again." The repeated line "Knowing you think of me / Once in a while" carries a bittersweet tone, as the singer finds comfort in the memories of the past but still yearns for the present.
Overall, "Once in a While" is a poignant expression of love and loss that captures the universal feeling of longing for what could have been. The song's delicate melody and the emotion behind the lyrics create a powerful, melancholic atmosphere that lingers long after the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while will you try to give
Do you ever consider giving me some attention?
One little thought to me
A simple, fleeting thought of me that crosses your mind.
Though someone else may be
Even if there's another person who occupies your thoughts.
Nearer your heart?
Is there still some place for me in your heart?
Once in a while will you dream
Do you ever dream about the moments we shared together?
Of the moments I shared with you
Remembering the same moments that I do.
Moments before we two
The ones that happened before we went our separate ways.
Drifted apart?
When our connection started to fade away.
In love's smoldering ember
In the remaining feelings of love that we have for each other.
One spark may remain
There might still be a small interest there.
If love still can remember
If those feelings still exist somewhere deep down.
That spark may burn again
It could reignite and grow stronger than ever.
I know that I'll be contented
I don't need much in order to be happy.
With yesterday's memory
Just reminiscing on the good times we had before.
Knowing you think of me
The knowledge that I'm still on your mind sometimes is enough.
Once in a while
Even if it's only rarely.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BUD GREEN, MICHAEL EDWARDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Intro]
Once upon a time
There were two lovebirds
One shy, one so not
They met each other at the perfect time
And one just didn't know how to handle it
[Verse 1]
These days feel so different with the thought
Of you (Bah, bah) in my mind (Bah, bah)
I can't help but see your face
The look in your eye let's me know I missed my rise
I wish I never met you no more, no
Break]
Ooh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, woah, uh
[Verse 2]
Still (Bah, bah) here (Bah, bah) in my head, can you come back?
You left mе a mess since the day wе kissed and said
"Goodbye, just for now, you'll be back next Saturday"
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more
[Outro]
Oh, oh, oh
Oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh
Oh, I wish I never met you at all
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more
@valmanway2609
I love how obvious that Prince has a big influence on Steve lacy yet he still has his own sound
@theoldoaktree1
I felt this too. Reminds me of Under the Cherry Moon which I LOVE.
@joshb8976
Sounds like funkadelic
@facundo_sanchez
When I heard the voice at the beggining, I immeadiatly thought of Prince. He's such an example for lots of musicians, and a shaper of today's music
@hioxd
Dunno about prince, I just hear Daniel Ceaser lol
@Yourbankaccount
@@joshb8976 Hell yea
@Pinkcherbum
The gospel back vocals are insane 😩
@wealthy5702
Go and listen to “God will make a way somehow” by Hezekiah Walker ft Kim Burrell - it has the same chords as this song but sped up! Beautiful!
@oliviagraham8761
literal crack
@DA-rf9bj
Intro]
Once upon a time
There were two lovebirds
One shy, one so not
They met each other at the perfect time
And one just didn't know how to handle it
[Verse 1]
These days feel so different with the thought
Of you (Bah, bah) in my mind (Bah, bah)
I can't help but see your face
The look in your eye let's me know I missed my rise
I wish I never met you no more, no
Break]
Ooh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, woah, uh
[Verse 2]
Still (Bah, bah) here (Bah, bah) in my head, can you come back?
You left mе a mess since the day wе kissed and said
"Goodbye, just for now, you'll be back next Saturday"
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more
[Outro]
Oh, oh, oh
Oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh
Oh, I wish I never met you at all
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more
I wish I never met you no more