Once in a While

Nostalgic Whispers: Altadore's 'Once in a While' Meaning Revealed
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Lyrics

Once in a while

Expressing infrequency, suggesting that thoughts about someone occur sporadically.

I think of you

Acknowledging the act of contemplating a specific person.

I always do

Emphasizing the consistency of thinking about the mentioned person.


Early in the morning

Setting the scene in the morning, indicating the start of the day's activities.

Got things to do

Having responsibilities or tasks to attend to during the day.

When I think of you

Continuing to think about the person despite the day's obligations.


With gardenia and wine

Referencing gardenia and wine, possibly symbolizing elements of romance or indulgence.

While I waste my time with you

Spending time with the person, even if it is perceived as unproductive.

With the mind of a child

Describing a childlike perspective or innocence when thinking about the person.

I’ll think of you once in a while

Reiterating the occasional nature of thinking about the person.


Silent I’m walking

Using silence while walking through a white field, possibly conveying solitude or contemplation.

Through a field of white

Immersed in a serene environment, possibly contrasting with the busyness of daily life.

I see your eyes

Seeing the eyes of the person being thought about.


And you're floating down by me

Portraying the person as descending, suggesting a connection between the past and present.

When all I hear

Experiencing a sense of time passing with a lack of meaningful experiences.

Are empty years

Conveying a feeling of emptiness or a void in the passing years.


With gardenia and wine

Repeating the mention of gardenia and wine, reinforcing the theme of romantic or indulgent thoughts.

While I waste my time with you

Continuing to spend time with the person, despite potential unproductivity.

With the mind of a child

Reiterating the childlike mindset when thinking about the person.

I’ll think of you once in a while

Finalizing the song with a restatement of the occasional nature of thinking about the person.

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