Only Once. English Bossa Nova +

Verse 1 We chase the glitter, lose the stars, Postpone the life we own. We say “someday,” we’ll start to live — But “someday” never comes. Verse 2 Death walks softly by our side, A shadow that reminds — That sunrise, laughter, gentle hands, Are treasures for our minds. Chorus Only once we breathe, we shine, Only once this heart is mine. Hold the day, don’t let it run — We born, we live, Only once. Yea, only ones. Verse 3 After the breath, there’s only peace, No joy, no fear, no pain. So live while light still fills your eyes, You won’t be here again. Verse 4 Don’t gather gold — it fades away, Don’t build your pride on sand. Truth is the only thing that stays, The only thing that stands. Chorus Only once we breathe, we shine, Only once this heart is mine. Hold the day, don’t let it run — We born, we live, Only once. Yea, only ones. Bridge Happiness hides in little things, In coffee’s morning smell. In children’s laughter, sunset skies, In stories we can tell. Verse 5 Raise your children, share your mind, Let good fame outlive your days. Those who love you will keep alive, Your true, but lifelong ways. Final Chorus Only once we breathe, we shine, Only once this heart is mine. When it’s time to fade away, We’ll smile and know we truly lived — We felt, we dreamed, We knew... Only once. Yea, only ones.