For Once In My Life
Stevie Wonder · Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection
I have someone who needs me,
Someone I've needed so long,
For once unafraid,
I can go where life leads me,
Somehow I know I'll be strong,
For once I can touch,
What my heart used to dream of,
Long before I knew,
Ohhhhh someone warm like you,
Would make my dreams come true,
Yeah, yeah yeah.
For once in my life,
I wont let sorrow hurt me,
Not like it's hurt me before,
For once I have something I know wont desert me,
I'm not alone anymore,
For once I can say,
'This is mine you can't take it'
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life,
I have someone who needs me,
(Ha ha ha heyyy yeah!
Oh baby love baby.)
For once in my life
*Instrumental solo*
For once in my life,
I wont let sorrow hurt me,
Not like it's hurt me before,
For once I have something I know wont desert me,
I'm not alone anymore,
For once I can say,
'This is mine you can't take it!'
As long as I know I have love I can make it
For once in my life,
I have someone who needs me,
(Ohh! For once in my life,
Yeah,
Somebody that needs me,
Ooooh baby!
For once in my life.)
For Once In My Life
Stevie Wonder's 'For Once In My Life' stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1970s pop soul, blending lush orchestration with his signature melodic sensibility. Recorded during a period of immense creativity, the track showcases his ability to craft emotionally resonant ballads that balance personal vulnerability with universal appeal. While often associated with his later catalog, the song reflects the polished production and harmonic richness characteristic of his work in the 1970s. It remains a staple of his discography, frequently performed live and celebrated for its timeless quality and the intricate musical arrangements that define his contribution to American R&B and pop music.