Once
Eternal Longing: Rediscovering Love's Once
Lyrics
Once, and only once
Expressing a unique moment or occurrence, emphasizing its rarity.
The one and only comes along
Highlighting the singularity and exclusivity of a special person coming into one's life.
Once you took my hand
Describing a specific moment when the person took the speaker's hand.
I felt your touch and I was strong
Expressing the profound impact of the touch, giving the speaker strength.
No wonder other simple love
Suggesting that other instances of simple love were not as clear or meaningful.
Was not too clear to me
Reflecting on the speaker's previous lack of understanding regarding love.
Though you were dear to me
Acknowledging the dear and significant nature of the person.
I walked away
Recalling a moment when the speaker walked away, possibly from the relationship.
Who knew that once I knew your arms
Realizing the impact of knowing the person's embrace and the emotional connection to the past.
Your arms would bind me to the past
Describing the binding nature of the person's arms, linking the speaker to their history.
I, who used to say
Contrasting the speaker's past belief that nothing lasts with the newfound significance of the relationship.
That nothing in the world could last
Expressing a change in perspective regarding the durability of relationships.
We live but once
Acknowledging the transient nature of life, emphasizing the importance of seizing unique moments.
And now I know my once was then
Reflecting on a past moment, realizing that the once-special time has passed.
Please take me back
Pleading for a return to that special moment and a rekindling of love.
And love me once again
Expressing a desire for the person to love the speaker once again.
We live but once
Reiterating the transient nature of life and the recognition that the special moment is in the past.
And now I know my once was then
Confirming the understanding that the unique moment has already occurred.
Please take me back
Repeating the plea for a return to the special moment and a revival of love.
And love me once again
Reiterating the request for the person to love the speaker once again.
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