You needed your freedom, I thought that I needed mine We both were too young to know, we shouldn't let it go We went our own ways, and time passed us by Now when I think of those schooldays, I realize Once in a lifetime (once in a lifetime), one in a million (one in a million) Our love was that special kind that's so hard to find, but we didn't realize Yesterday in and out another town, suddenly saw your face Right out there in the crowd You said you were happy, you got someone who treats you right And I recognize that fire in your eyes, oh girl you should be mine, 'cause Once in a lifetime (once in a lifetime), one in a million (one in a million) I've had my share of love, oh I know how to play the game But there [a feeling gained], I've never been the same No never been the same, never been the same Once in a lifetime, one in a million I know I'm just chasing dreams and I just can't seem to get you off my mind Once in a lifetime, one in a million... (repeats out)