Only Once
Echoes of Singular Love
Lyrics
I've never been obliged to stay in one place for too long
Expresses a lack of obligation to stay in one place for an extended period.
There's a bad seed bred inside me and it keeps me movin' on
Suggests an inherent inclination to keep moving due to an ingrained negative influence or trait.
Have I ever been persuaded to give it up and stay home?
Questions if there has been any strong persuasion to give up the nomadic lifestyle and settle down.
Was I tempted by an angel? Only once, only once
Reflects on a moment of temptation by an angel, but this occurred only once.
Now I wanna be the kind of girl who'll only make you proud
Desires to be a person who brings pride, but inner restlessness interferes.
But the noise and fuss and wanderlust will always drag me down
References the constant pull of chaos and the desire to wander, causing personal struggle.
And if anyone should ask me, have I ever been in love
Addresses the question of experiencing love when asked, with the answer being affirmative but limited to one instance.
I will think of you and tell them, "Only once"
Associates thoughts of love with someone specific, indicating that person represents the only instance of such deep affection.
Only once did a pair of lips on mine make me cry
Recalls a moment where a kiss led to tears, indicating a profound emotional impact.
Only once for a pair of arms around me would I die
Expresses willingness to sacrifice for someone, implying a unique connection that warrants such devotion.
I will love you till I'm saved, I will love you from my grave
Declares eternal love and commitment, even beyond death.
And love like this can happen only once, only once
States the rarity of experiencing love of this depth, suggesting it happens only once.
All the men who try to save me weave their wicked web around me
Highlights failed attempts by others to save or change the speaker, entangling them further.
All the ones I try to save, drink their fill and leave me lonely
Expresses a pattern where efforts to help others end in abandonment and loneliness.
Have I ever felt salvation wash me cleaner than a dove?
Questions if there has been a moment of profound cleansing or redemption, but this seems limited.
Was I ever nearly happy? Only once
Admits a fleeting moment of near happiness, implying its rarity.
Only once was a stupid girl allowed to tempt her fate
Describes a moment of risky behavior that felt prohibited but occurred nonetheless.
Only once did I think twice and twice was once too late
Reflects regret for not reconsidering an action, indicating a missed opportunity.
I'm going down like Jezebel and my body aches like hell
Compares oneself to Jezebel, experiencing physical pain due to personal choices.
I share my bed just to forget, I said, "No, only once"
Admits a singular instance of engaging intimately to forget but firmly asserting it happened only once.
I will love you till I'm saved, I will love you from my grave
Reiterates eternal love, emphasizing its uniqueness and happening only once.
And love like this can happen only once, only once
Restates the rarity of experiencing a love as profound and significant as the one mentioned.
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