"Just The Once" lyrics

"Just The Once"

Seems at the time, it will be just the once
And even I used to be innocent once
I couldn't wait, get us out of this place
Before once becomes once in a while

Soon it's a race, it's a rush and a high
Steal an embrace, it starts with one little lie
Try once again to redefine now and then
Before once becomes once in a while

Said it would be just the once
Said it would be just the once
Said it would be just for fun
Said it would be just for fun
Just the once

Once you arrive, there's only so far to fall
Ask how you got here, it gets hard to recall
Head for the door, it pulls you back in once more
Baby, once becomes once in a while

Said it would be just the once
Said it would be just the once
Said it would be just for fun
Said it would be just for fun
Just the once
Said it would be
Once
Once
Once

Though we trace the outline clearly
Of morality and honesty
We observe the outline rarely
And eventually, unknowingly
We erase the outline

What happens when the ground beneath disappears?
What once were days will feel like thousands of years
But who's to say it isn't better this way
Look at me, now I'm free, you'll survive

Said it would be just the once
Said it would be just the once
Said it would be just for fun
Said it would be just for fun
Just the once
Said it would be
Once
Once
Once


Writer(s): James Shaw, Emily Haines, Liam Oneil
"Just The Once" is the first single from Metric's 9th studio album "Formentera II". The song was premiered on July 7, 2023, accompanied by music video.
You May Also Like
The Limousines - "Internet Killed The Video Star" The kids are disco-dancing They're tired of rock and roll I try to tell them, "Hey, that drum machine ain't got no soul" But they don't want to listen, no They think they've heard it all They trade...
Meg Myers - "Heart Heart Head" I can barely speak, black and white bed sheets I feel the air retreat; I know you're here with me How do I fake it with another man? How do I love him on the weekend? How do I listen to another...
MGMT - "She Works Out Too Much" Get ready to have some fun! Alright, here we go! Five, four, three, two, and one Are you ready to work out? Don't take it the wrong way I can never keep up Sick of liking your selfies Should've gone...
Passion Pit - "Little Secrets" When I came down the dawn poured into me I shook em up, the walls came crumbling My fists kept trembling with these salty wounds My stolen gold inside the emperors tomb Now painting rainbows on my...
Grimes - "Crystal Ball" Mother I reach for the dark Holding on and I can't decide And I can't decide on him Holding on and I can't seem to Can't seem to, oh, begin Holding on (I won't) And I got my mind (I can't) And I...