All at Once

Whitney Houston · Essential [2011]

All at once,

I finally took a moment and I'm realizing that

Your not coming back

And it finally hit me

All at once



All at once

I started counting teardrops and at least a million fell

My eyes began to swell

And all my dreams were shattered

All at once



Ever since I met you

You're the only love I've known

And I can't forget you

Though I must face it all alone



Chorus:

All at once

I'm drifting on a lonely sea

Wishing you'd come back to me

And that's all that matters now

All at once

I'm drifting on a lonely sea

Holding on to memories

And it hurts me more than you know

So much more than it shows

All at once



All at once,

I looked around and found that you were with another love

In someone else's arms

And all my dreams were shattered

All at once



All at once

The smile that used to greet me brightened someone else's day

She took your smile away

And left me with just memories

All at once



Ever since I met you

You're the only love I've known

And I can't forget you

Though I must face it all alone



Chorus:

All at once

I'm drifting on a lonely sea

Wishing you'd come back to me

And that's all that matters now

All at once

I'm drifting on a lonely sea

Holding on to memories

And it hurts me more than you know

So much more than it shows

All at once

About All at Once

"All at Once" by Whitney Houston serves as a poignant mid-tempo ballad from her 2011 compilation *Essential*, showcasing her enduring vocal prowess and emotional depth. While not a chart-topping single from her original studio era, the track highlights her signature ability to blend soulful delivery with pop sensibilities, characteristic of her broader discography. The song reflects themes of unity and shared experience, fitting within the genre of contemporary R&B and soul that defined her career. Houston's performance on this recording demonstrates her technical mastery and emotional vulnerability, reinforcing her status as a definitive voice in American music. It stands alongside other notable works in her catalog, such as "I Will Always Love You," contributing to her legacy as an artist who consistently delivered powerful, memorable performances across various recordings and eras.