His debut album, 'Tal Bachman', was released by Columbia in 1999. Scoring a smash hit with "She's So High", a pop/rock tune that achieved major airplay both in the U.S. and Canada, he earned much critical praise. The aforementioned tune won him a BMI award and he also scored a Juno for being Best New Solo Artist of the year. Bachman's work has also appeared on many mutli-artist collaboration albums over the years.
Once In A Lifetime
Tal Bachman Lyrics
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Straight face, hoping everything's fine
We've got no frills, late bills,
Rent payments, we're walking up hill
But we're in tune, in time
You're due at the end of July
So we'll work hard, take heart
In a life?
Changed house, changed job,
Now we're three, and still bumping along
Now I'm downsized, wound tight
I'll make it better tomorrow
We're gonna make it tomorrow
Months pass, too fast
I'm back to college and classified ads
And then I'm hired, suit and tied,
I'll climb this ladder no matter the price
We're gonna rise, 'cause I'm going to climb
Up this ladder no matter the price
In Tal Bachman's song Once in a Lifetime, the singer describes the ups and downs of a relationship as they face financial struggles and job changes. Despite adversity, they stay in tune with one another and are optimistic about their future. The first verse highlights the challenges they face with bills and rent, but they are determined to work hard as a team. The second verse reveals the singer losing his job but still hopeful, taking on odd jobs and returning to college. Ultimately, he lands a new job and is determined to climb the corporate ladder.
The song showcases the importance of perseverance and teamwork, and the idea that difficult times can be overcome with determination and mutual support. The phrase "once in a lifetime" suggests that despite the hardships they face, the relationship is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
New love, new life
Starting a new relationship and a new beginning in life.
Straight face, hoping everything's fine
Hoping that everything goes well and trying to keep a straight face about it.
We've got no frills, late bills,
We are simple and humble, struggling to pay our bills.
Rent payments, we're walking up hill
We are finding it hard to get by with rent payments and it feels like an uphill battle.
But we're in tune, in time
We are in sync and keeping pace with each other.
You're due at the end of July
You are expecting a new baby at the end of July.
So we'll work hard, take heart
We will work hard and keep a positive attitude.
In a life?
In this lifetime?
Once in a lifetime
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or experience.
Changed house, changed job,
We have moved to a new house and taken on a new job.
Now we're three, and still bumping along
We have a child now and we are still trying to get by.
Now I'm downsized, wound tight
I have been let go from my job and am feeling anxious.
I'll make it better tomorrow
I believe that things will improve tomorrow.
We're gonna make it tomorrow
We believe that we will overcome our challenges tomorrow.
Months pass, too fast
Time is flying by.
I'm back to college and classified ads
I am going back to college and looking for job listings.
And then I'm hired, suit and tied,
I finally get a job and am required to wear business attire.
I'll climb this ladder no matter the price
I will work my way up the career ladder no matter what it takes.
We're gonna rise, 'cause I'm going to climb
We will succeed together because I am determined to climb to the top.
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She's blood, flesh and bone
No tucks or silicone
She's touch, smell, sight, taste, and sound
But somehow I can't believe
That anything should happen
I know where I belong
And nothing's going to happen, yeah
'Cause she's so high
High above me
She's so lovely
She's so high
Like Cleopatra
Joan of Arc
Or Aphrodite
Da-da-da-da-da
She's so high
High above me
First class and fancy free
She's high society
She's got the best of everything
What could a guy like me
Ever really offer?
She's perfect as she can be
Why should I even bother?
'Cause she's so high
High above me
She's so lovely
She's so high
Like Cleopatra
Joan of Arc
Or Aphrodite
Da-da-da-da-da
She's so high
High above me
She comes to speak to me
I freeze immediately
'Cause what she says sounds so unreal
'Cause somehow I can't believe
That anything should happen
I know where I belong
And nothing's gonna happen, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
'Cause she's so high
High above me
She's so lovely
She's so high
Like Cleopatra
Joan of Arc
Or Aphrodite
Oh, yeah
She's so high
High above me
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Talmage Charles Robert Bachman
She's so High lyrics © Lovolar Music
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@MicaRayan
In my opinion, end of 90's and the transitional of early 2000's are everything. Bands are coming from all direction... It was a blessed that you could hear that the radio and billboard chart would be bombared with fantastic songs every single weekend... pop, rock, alt rocks, metal, punk, ballads, boy group, girl group... you name it. It was gold time to grow up. Less toxic, too
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Back before everyone knew what auto tune was and used it to compensate for not being able to sing 🤷♂️
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@@fariin2174 yup... with the song material and personal vocal, back then - these things alone either make you swim or sink. Autotune are nice 'ummph' featurettes; but it tend to be so icky when you couldn't 'feel' the authenticity of the real voice at times. In addition, the small little details on marketing are essentially gimmick... press loves that. Just act crazy, and you'll be on top! Thus, the mediocre one goes everywhere within the chart and the good singer-songwriter are left unnoticed
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People actually writing music and playing instruments lol take me back