爱尔兰在电影里很美，不吵不闹，很陈旧，却清亮！电影的名字叫：once。翻译起来是曾经吧。什么也没发生，什么也不会发生，只是生活依旧在继续，只是相遇了，相爱了。什么时候是结局已经不重要了，无论是男主人公背着吉他流浪，还是女主人公在大街上卖花维持生计，旋律都能隐约诠释出爱情的模样……
那么，这六首歌曲，我会清晰的记得……
第一首歌：Say It to Me Now
Scratching at the surface now
And I'm trying hard to work it out
And so much has gone misunderstood
And this mystery only leads to doubt
And I didn't understand
When you reached out to take my hand
And if you have something to say
You'd better say it now
'Cause this is what you've waited for
Your chance to even up the score
And as these shadows fall
Oh me now I'll win somehow
'Cause I'm picking up a message, Lord
That I'm closer than I've ever been before
So if you have something to say
Say it to me now
Just say it to me now, now
他嘶吼着自己的故事，她静静的站在一旁欣赏他的故事，镜头慢慢拉近，一双洁净的双眼狡黠的笑容。没有开头没有结尾，导演用video记录一段时光，或许他并不想赚取你一丝一毫廉价脆弱的感情。
第二首歌，Falling Slowly
I don't know you, but I want you
All the more for that
And words fall through me and always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount to more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice
You had the choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
Well, you have suffered enough and warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice
You had the choice
You've made it now
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice
You had the choice, you've made it now
Falling slowly, sing your melody
I'll sing along...
Call and I'll sing along.
男女主角没有名字，相遇相识亦无需名字。他们在慷慨的绅士琴店里合唱的第一首曲子，钢琴吉他，轻轻缓缓，作为观众，我诚心的接受并且尊重。
第三首歌，If You Want Me
Are you really here
or am I dreaming?
I can't tell dream from truth
For it's been so long
Since I have seen you
I can hardly remember your face anymore
When I get pretty lonely
And the distance causes only silence
I think of you smiling
With pride in your eyes
Lover that sighs
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
Are you really sure that you believe me
When others say I lie?
I wonder if you could ever despise me
When you know I really tried
To be a better one
To satisfy you
For you're everything to me
And I'll do what you ask me
If you let me be free
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
If you want me
Satisfy me
一栋房子，一扇亮着灯的窗户，一个夜半不睡的女人，唱着一首写给男人的歌，歌词中：
When you know I really tried /To be a better one/To satisfy you/For you're everything to me 。
当一个女人唱这一段的时候，哪怕是男人听，也该心酸吧？
第四首歌Lies
I think it's time we give it up
And figure out what's stopping us
From breathing easy
And talking straight
The way is clear if you're ready now
The volunteer is slowing down
And taking time
To save himself
The little cracks, they escalated
Before we knew it was too late
For making circles
And telling lies
You're moving too fast for me
And I, I can't keep up with you
Maybe if you slowed down for me
I could see you're only telling
Lies, lies, lies
Breaking us down with your
Lies, lies, lies
When will you learn?
The little cracks, they escalated
Before we knew it was too late
For making circles
And telling lies
You're moving too fast for me
And I, I can't keep up with you
Maybe if you'd slow down for me
I could see you're only telling
Lies, lies, lies
Breaking us down with your
Lies, lies, lies
When will you learn?
爱尔兰象一个沉默的小站，而这首歌曲打破了沉寂，回忆跳跃着，从前的一切恍如隔世，十年前那一段刻入生命。是不是你也拥有过那样的目光和笑容? 拥抱过那样的泪流？触碰那样的声音和灵魂，然后，不再失去……
第五首歌When Your Mind's Made Up
So
If you want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running
To fight
And I'll be at your door
When there's nothing worth running for
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to stop it
You see
You're just like everyone
When the shit falls
All you want to do is run away
And hide all by yourself
When you're far from me
There's nothing else
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point even talking
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to fight it
When your mind's
Your mind's
Made
Up...
There's no point trying to change it
When your…
So... if you ever want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running.
这是他们的乐队进录音棚录的一首歌，也就是这部电影的高潮，这首歌，无关爱情，无关过去，无关曾经，无关柔软，因为有这首歌，这部电影也连带着最终，往前走。
第六首歌：The Hill
Walking up the hill tonight
When you have closed your eyes
I wish I didn't have to make
All those mistakes and be wise
But please try to be patient
And know that I'm still learning
I'm sorry that you have to see
The strength inside me burning
And where are you,my angel, now?
Don't you see me crying?
I know that you can't do it all
But you can't say I'm not trying
And I'm letting myself down
By satisfying you
I really wish that you could see
I...
其实这首歌只是一半，唱到此，女主角哭了。我以为他们会接吻，会拥抱着靠近……
男人忍不住说
"跟我一起去伦敦吧,
我们可以一起写歌,住舒服的房子.
带Ivonka一起去,一定很好.
去吧"
女人答的很快:
"我们去了伦敦,
没人会知道我们在哪儿."
男人激动的接话道
"我们组个乐队,一定出名.
把房子卖掉,没有牵挂."
女人笑:
"一起出专辑,我可以伴唱.对吧?"
"对.还负责钢琴."
"去吧,我是认真的."男人重复着.
"可以带上我妈妈吗?"女人假装逗趣的试探.
男人小小的尴尬了,还面带着微笑.
"好了,我们回去继续录音吧."
女人抹去表情,静静的说.
这是整部电影最密集的对白，不动声色的承载着临时的人和事，下一分钟，生活继续。
其实我最喜爱的是海边的一幕
他问她"你爱他吗"用捷克语怎么说，她说，"noor-esh-ho"。
然后他用捷克语问她，"noor-esh-ho？"。
她平静的看着他，微笑着说，"noor-oh-tebbe"。
后来他在她身后大声追问，什么？她只是笑着，没有说话。
其实，"noor-oh-tebbe"在捷克语里是"我爱你"的意思。
他没有懂，即使追问了，她终究也不会说。
结局是注定了的，我们不拥抱，不牵手，不接吻，我们唱歌……
相遇了
下一秒钟
各自生活
……
