Discover the story of the song > Once In A While – Al Bowlly

The song is about someone who is hoping that their romantic partner will think of them every now and then, even if they may be closer to someone else. The protagonist wants their partner to remember the good times they had together, even though they have drifted apart. They believe that there may still be a chance for their love to reignite if their partner remembers the spark they once shared. The protagonist acknowledges that they may have to be satisfied with just the memories of their past love and the knowledge that their partner thinks of them every now and then.