ONCE

ONCE is a song about growth, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward. It reminds us that every expert was once a beginner, every master once a disaster, and that every setback is a step toward becoming who we’re meant to be. It’s a message for anyone facing doubt, fear, or failure—showing that struggle is not the end, but the start of something greater. Through its words, ONCE captures the fragile, human journey from uncertainty to strength, offering hope and recognition for every stage of the climb. Lyrics: Empty hands, no map, no name Wide-eyed kid in a losing game Tried and failed, then tried again Felt that fire under my skin Every door slammed hard and cold Every doubt, every lie I told To myself when I couldn’t see What I was becoming underneath I was low, I was lost, I was barely holding on But the spark in the dark kept whispering “come on” Every expert was once a beginner Every master was once a disaster Every flame started from a spark Every voice was a shot in the dark Every winner was once doubted. Every wrong turns you a little righter If you’re broken, you’re closer than you think Right on the edge—don’t blink Bruised pride, but I wore it proud Learned to stand when I felt knocked down No shortcuts, no easy road Just grit in my bones, heart overload They said “wait,” but I moved anyway Through the fear, through the doubt, through the gray Every scar started making sense Every fall built the confidence I was bent, not broke, yeah I felt the weight But pressure makes diamonds if you stay Every expert was once a beginner Every master was once a disaster Every flame started from a spark Every voice was a shot in the dark Every winner was once doubted. Every wrong turns you a little righter If you’re broken, you’re closer than you think Right on the edge—don’t blink Now the weight feels different in my chest Turned the pain into progress If you’re here where I began— You’re closer than you ever planned Every expert was once a beginner Every master was once a disaster Every flame started from a spark Every voice was a shot in the dark Every winner was once doubted. Every wrong turns you a little righter If you’re broken, you’re closer than you think Right on the edge—don’t blink It was once… It was once… Once… Once… It all was once