Once in a While
The Kelly Family Lyrics


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Once in a while I see you
Once in a while I don't
And when I, when I see you
I feel like flying over
Flying over the clouds
Oh yeah

Oh, I wanna do something for you
I could fix your broken shoe
I don't wanna hide
Oh, I wanna help you find the clue
So that we save our own few
I don't wanna hide

I wanted to buy you some flowers
I went downtown, the shops were closed
But when I saw you smiling
I felt like flying over
Flying over the clouds
Oh yeah

Oh, I wanna do something for you
Just tell me what to do
I don't wanna hide
But I know you'll be leaving soon
But I never will forget you
I don't wanna hide

Why will it take so long
Until I can see you again? (I wanna see you again)
Why will it take so long
Until I can see you again?
And you know
It's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know
It's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know
It's just a dream, oh yeah

(Hey)

(Hey)

Why will it take so long
Until I can see you again? (I wanna see you again)
Why will it take so long
Until I can see you again?
And you know
It's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know
It's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know
It's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know
It's just a dream, oh yeah





(Dreams come true)

Overall Meaning

The Kelly Family's song Once in a While presents a bittersweet narrative of a person encountering his/her love interest occasionally, expressing their desires to do something for each other, and their struggles with separation. The singer admits that seeing the person often sparks a rush of emotions that make them feel like flying over the clouds, a metaphor that signifies the undeniable intensity of their affection. Despite the joy brought by these encounters, the singer still feels a sense of despair because of their impending departure. The singer yearns to spend more time with the person, and the distance between them feels like a never-ending struggle.


The lyrics are sincere as they capture the raw and honest emotions of the singer, and the song's melody matches the melancholy tone. The song can be interpreted as a tribute to the people who left a profound impact on one's life, even if their presence was brief. It also highlights the concept of cherishing every moment spent with your loved ones, and the longing for a reunion. Overall, The Kelly Family's song Once in a While encapsulates the feelings of wanting to do something for someone you care about and the pain of separation.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while I see you
Occasionally, I catch sight of you.


Once in a while I don't
Sometimes I don't see you at all.


And when I, when I see you
And on the times I do see you,


I feel like flying over
I feel like soaring above everything,


Flying over the clouds
Rising high above common problems


Oh yeah
Oh yeah


Oh, I wanna do something for you
I want to aid you in your plight


I could fix your broken shoe
I can mend your damaged footwear,


I don't wanna hide
I don't want to conceal anything.


Oh, I wanna help you find the clue
I want to provide insight to discover the answer.


So that we save our own few
So we can ensure that we keep our small number safe,


I don't wanna hide
I don't want to keep anything from you.


I wanted to buy you some flowers
I intended to present you flowers,


I went downtown, the shops were closed
I went to the city center, but the stores were closed.


But when I saw you smiling
But when I saw you with a grin,


I felt like flying over
I felt like ascending above things,


Flying over the clouds
Flying beyond common issues,


Oh yeah
Oh yeah


Oh, I wanna do something for you
I desire to assist you.


Just tell me what to do
Say the word and I'll act.


I don't wanna hide
I don't want to keep anything hidden.


But I know you'll be leaving soon
Despite my desire to help, I'm mindful that you'll be departing soon.


But I never will forget you
Even so, I will never forget you,


I don't wanna hide
I don't want to conceal anything.


Why will it take so long
What is the reason it'll require so much time


Until I can see you again? (I wanna see you again)
Before I get to meet you once more, I long for that.


And you know
As you're now aware,


It's just a dream, oh yeah
It's just a fantasy, oh yeah,


And you know
As you're now aware,


Dreams come true
Dreams can come true.




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angelo Kelly, Barbara Kelly, James Kelly, John Kelly, Joseph Kelly, Kathleen Kelly, Maite Kelly, Patricia Kelly, Patrick Kelly

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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Once in a while I see you
Once in a while I don't
And when I, when I see you
I feel like flying over
Flying over the clouds, oh yeah

Oh, I wanna do something for you
I could fix your broken shoe
I don't wanna hide
Oh, I wanna help you find the clue
So that we save our own few
I don't wanna hide

I wanted to buy you some flowers
Went downtown the shops were closed
But when I saw you smiling
I felt like flying over
Flying over the clouds, oh yeah

Oh, I wanna do something for you
Just tell me what to do
I don't wanna hide
But I know that you'll be leaving soon
But I never will forget you
Don't wanna to hide

Oh why will it take so long
Until I can see you again
( I wanna see you )
Why will it take so long
Until I can see you again

And you know it's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know it's just a dream, oh yeah

Oh, I wanna do something for you
I could fix your broken shoe
I don't wanna hide
Oh, I wanna help you find the clue
So that we save our own few
I don't wanna hide

Why will it take so long
Until I can see you again
( I wanna see you )
Why will it take so long
Until I can see you again

And you know it's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know it's just a dream, oh yeah
And you know it's just a dream, oh yeah

Eeh yeah ...



All comments from YouTube:

Ewa Dunal

Cudowne jest to że można tego słuchać kiedy tylko chcemy, mam 40 lat i 23 lata temu byłam na koncercie w Polsce a pamiętam to tak jak by to było w czoraj. Cudownie jest powrócić do tych czasuw i po wspominać ❤

Jacqueline Pereira

This one brings back a lot of great Memories! Love it!! Thanks for uploading this!

alejandra Ojeda

Pasan los años y sigo escuchando este tema como la primera vez.

Maya Zalbidea

Una canción tan tierna y bonita del más pequeño de los Kelly. Nunca me cansaré de ella.

Johanna Lergenmuller

Love this song! Sadly they hardly ever played it live.

Jonatas brother

ESSA FAMILIA É DEMAIS.CANTA MUITO!

Fiona Delhaye

I am in love with this song, it's probably one of their best

HixXxXxiH

Oh damn, I used to listen to them when I was really young, like 10. Brings back sweet memories of going to sleep, putting on my headphones, turning on my casette player and listening to this. ^_^

Jose Araujo

one of my all time favourite songs!!!!

Megi0711

mieli coś w głosach czego nie ma nikt inny ... coś wspaniałego :) uwielbiam te piosenke ;)

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