Story Behind The Song
End of the first real relationship, and looking back on all that was.
Song Description
Male vocalist reflecting on having lost his first love, moving forward, but always being reminded.
| Song Length |
4:21 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Lullaby |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Sadness, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
Ed Sheeran |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
ONCE UPON A TIME
Music and Lyrics by John Neil Martin
V1
There comes a time
When I need to know what's mine
When my vision seems
To carry me away
It's such a thin line
That separates our lives
Still, I reach for you
Every time those old songs play
I know it's not easy
To make a change
My heart's on fire, with old desires
Every time I hear the rain
I hear your name
Hear your name
Chorus
Then that old flame burns
I can feel the thunder
My eyes open wide with wonder
I think about our lives
When you were mine
Once upon a time
V2
I remember the way
Every time you touched my face
The world around
Seemed to fade away
I know it was right
The love that filled our lives
No one could ever take that away
No, it's not easy
To make a change
My heart's on fire, with old desires
Every time I hear the rain
I hear your name
Chorus
Then that old flame burns
I can feel the thunder
My eyes open wide with wonder
I think about our lives
When you were mine
Once upon a time
Then the clouds roll in
That flame burns again
It lights my night with its fire
Lights my night with its fire
With its fire
Oh, oh
Chorus
Then that old flame burns
I can feel the thunder
My eyes open wide with wonder
I think about our lives
When you were mine
Once upon a time
Once upon a time