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Once Lyrics by Laura Marling

Once I Was an Eagle

2013

In the land I now know to be mine
Where the heart's so dark, it's near blind
When I think about the life I've left behind
I still raise no praise to the sky

With my eyes on the prize of your bed
When all that's needed saying has been said
When I think about the life that I have led
I laid down to the sound of the wise

Once, once is enough to break you
Once, once is enough to make you think twice
About laying your love out on the line

With all I now know to be true
And all I've figured out about you
All the crazy things a mind can do
I laid down to the sound of the truth

Once, once is enough to break you
Once, once is enough to make you think twice
About laying your little love out on the line

O, I was a child once
O, I was happy young
When all I didn't know needed doing
Had been done

About “Once” by Laura Marling

Read the complete lyrics to "Once" by Laura Marling from the album "Once I Was an Eagle" in 2013. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Alternative Rock, Acoustic, Folk.

"Once" is performed by Laura Marling. from the album "Once I Was an Eagle" in 2013 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Once", explore more songs by Laura Marling using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Once" is credited to Laura Marling. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Once" appears on "Once I Was an Eagle" in 2013.

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