Distilled in the music is the life experience of an artist willing to take risks to satisfy an irrepressibly curious soul and all that entails—indulgence, wanderlust, love, lost love, joy and a lot of pain, youthful run-ins with the law, full release, redemption and resultant wisdom. The stories contained are at once personal and universal--steeped in a depth of experience that belies his age.
Call him mercurial. The Canadian expat troubadour has established a solid fanbase from his new home in Echo Park, California with performances that keep them guessing as to how he’ll throw it down that night. Solo acoustic w/finger-plucking flair (he’s an extraordinary guitarist), rockin’ quartet, levitation-inducing quintet with a keyboardist providing shimmering ambience…it’s never less than wonderful. Captivated audiences at the Hotel Café are in on one of the best kept secrets in Los Angeles and the rest of the world for that matter.
(taken from his myspace page)
Once In Your Life
Steve Reynolds Lyrics
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I've been waiting around for you to come along
I've read the papers
And I'm leaving LA
I've been wondering if you could get the time
I've been thinking that this could be the night
I've read the papers
Once in your life
Once in your life... you want it all
For once in your life
Once in your life... you want it all
You've spent so long trying to get a line
I've watched them come and go like a rolling tide
Ive read the papers
'cause we're leaving LA
Once in your life
Once in your life... you want it all
For Once in your life
For once in your life... you want it all
Pack your skirt we're dancing tonight
Pack your worries and we will will get it right
I've read the papers
'cause we're leaving LA
Watching the skyline
Brings it all to life
This place was made with bigger things in mind
I've read the papers
And we're leaving LA
Once in your life
Once in your life... you want it all
Once in your life
Once in your life... you want it all
Once in your life
For once in your life ...you want it all
The lyrics of "Once In Your Life" by Steve Reynolds seem to be about someone who has been living alone for a long time and is waiting for someone special to come along. The singer seems to have read the papers and realized that they need to leave Los Angeles. The song talks about wanting everything in life, at least once.
The lines "Once in your life, once in your life...you want it all" are repeated several times, emphasizing the message of wanting everything in life. The singer is tired of waiting for things to happen, and they are ready to take action. They mention how they have been watching people come and go, like a rolling tide. They have realized that life is too short to wait around for what they want.
The chorus of the song talks about how one wants everything in life, but they only get one chance to go after it all. This song is about taking risks, leaving everything behind, and going after what one truly wants in life. The song encourages people to live life to the fullest and to take risks while they still have the opportunity to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living alone for too long
I've been feeling lonely and isolated for a significant amount of time
I've been waiting around for you to come along
I've been anticipating meeting someone special who will bring love and companionship into my life
I've read the papers
I've been keeping up with current events through reading news publications
And I'm leaving LA
I am departing from Los Angeles and moving on to a new chapter in my life
I've been wondering if you could get the time
I've been hoping that someone I care about will make time for me
I've been thinking that this could be the night
I have a feeling that tonight could be special and memorable
'cause we're leaving LA
We are departing from Los Angeles and moving on to a new chapter in our lives
Once in your life
At some point in your lifetime
Once in your life... you want it all
There will come a time when you desire everything
You've spent so long trying to get a line
You've put a lot of effort into trying to succeed or get ahead
I've watched them come and go like a rolling tide
I've observed people succeeding and failing in cycles, much like the ocean's ebb and flow
Pack your skirt we're dancing tonight
Get ready to have fun and enjoy the moment
Pack your worries and we will will get it right
Leave your troubles behind and trust that everything will work out
Watching the skyline
Observing the horizon
Brings it all to life
Makes everything seem more real and vivid
This place was made with bigger things in mind
This location was designed for grander, more ambitious projects or goals
Once in your life
At some point in your lifetime
you want it all
You will desire everything
Once in your life
At some point in your lifetime
you want it all
You will desire everything
Once in your life
At some point in your lifetime
you want it all
You will desire everything
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.