Once in a Lifetime

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“Once in a Lifetime” is the third bonus track from FOUR. It has been described as a very relaxed and simple song, and Harry Styles' fondness for British rock band Coldplay… Read More

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Once in a Lifetime Lyrics

[Verse 1: Liam]
Once in a lifetime, it's just right
We make no mistakes
Not even a landslide or riptide
Could take it all away

[Pre-Chorus: Harry]
Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
Right now, my heart is beating the same
Out loud, someone's calling my name
It sounds like you

[Chorus: All]
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side

[Verse 2: Louis, Niall]
Once in a lifetime, it's just right
And we are always safe
Not even the bad guys in the dark night
Could take it all away

[Pre-Chorus: All, Louis, Niall]
(Ooh) Somehow, it feels like nothing has changed
Right now, my heart is beating the same
(Ooh) Out loud, someone's calling my name
And it sounds like you

[Chorus: All]
When I close my eyes
All the stars align
And you are by my side
You are by my side

[Bridge: Zayn, All]
You are by my side
You are by my side
You are by my side

[Outro: Liam]
Once in a lifetime, you were mine

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“Once in a Lifetime” is the third bonus track from FOUR. It has been described as a very relaxed and simple song, and Harry Styles' fondness for British rock band Coldplay shines through on the track.

Lyrically, the song is about reminiscing about an ex-lover that the singer wants to return to, and giving a sense that once that person is back, everything will be perfect.