Once in a While
Embers of Love: Rediscovering Moments in 'Once in a While'
Lyrics
Once in a while will you try to give
Asking if the listener would occasionally make an effort
One little thought to me
To spare a brief consideration or reflection for the speaker
Though someone else may be
Even though someone else might be closer emotionally
Nearer your heart?
To your heart
Once in a while will you dream
Wondering if, at times, the listener will imagine
Of the moments I shared with you
The past moments the speaker and listener shared
Moments before we two
Moments that occurred before they grew distant
Drifted apart?
Drifted apart from each other
In love's smoldering ember
In the remaining warmth of a fading love
One spark may remain
There might still be a small glimmer of hope or affection
If love still can remember
If love can recall or retain those feelings
That spark may burn again
That small hope could ignite passion once more
I know that I'll be contented
Accepting satisfaction from memories of the past
With yesterday's memory
Being content with memories from yesterday
Knowing you think of me
Being aware that the listener remembers the speaker occasionally
Once in a while
At intermittent times
In love's smoldering ember
Reiteration of the idea that in fading love, there might be hope
One spark may remain
A remaining possibility of affection or connection
If love still can remember
If love can hold onto or recall its memories
The spark may burn again
That chance might rekindle love
I know that I'll be contented
Accepting satisfaction from memories of the past
With yesterday's memory
Being content with memories from yesterday
Knowing you think of me
Knowing the listener occasionally thinks about the speaker
Once in a while
Occasionally, sporadically
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