Once in a While
The Mike Sammes Singers Lyrics

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Once in a while will you try to give
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

Drifted apart?

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Once In A While" describe the yearning of an individual for a former lover's acknowledgement, even if it is infrequent. The singer is asking if the former lover might pause occasionally to offer a tiny bit of consideration and even dream of the moments they shared before drifting apart. The song implies a continuing affection and sentimentality between the two, even though the romance has ended, and the singer understands that they can't relive these times. The person prefers to live with yesterday's memories, contented knowing that they are thought of once in a while.

The song's lyrics are heart-wrenching and express the feeling of nostalgia for a former lover. The lines "I know that I'll be contented with yesterday's memory" suggest that the person has come to terms with the love lost, but they still cannot forget it. The phrase "love's smoldering ember" implies that the relationship still exists in some way, possibly as the singer hopes that someday the spark may ignite again.

Line by Line Meaning

Once in a while will you try to give
Can you spare a single thought for me from time to time?

One little thought to me
Even the smallest consideration would mean so much

Though someone else may be
Even if someone else occupies your heart

Nearer your heart?
Will you still remember me?

Once in a while will you dream
Will I ever make an appearance in your dreams?

Of the moments I shared with you
Can you recall the time we spent together?

Moments before we two
Before we drifted apart

Drifted apart?
Can we ever bridge the gap between us?

In love's smoldering ember
Love may have dimmed but it's not completely gone

One spark may remain
There may still be a glimmer of hope

If love still can remember
If our love is still alive somewhere