In an interview with www.spinner.com, Sudol shared how she came up with the name "(I) had a bunch of books open on a table, "a fine frenzy" jumped off a page of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' [Shakespeare] and it was just right, though every now and then I wonder if it's a bit ... flowery."
Sudol developed the sound of A Fine Frenzy - hypnotic piano arrangements under classic American melody fused into irresistible, atmospheric songs with the power to reach around the world.
The second album, Bomb in a Birdcage, was released on 8 September 2009. A third album, Pines, was released in 2012.
A Fine Frenzy official site - www.afinefrenzy.com
Almost Lover
A Fine Frenzy Lyrics
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The palm trees swaying in the wind
Images
You sang me Spanish lullabies
The sweetest sadness in your eyes
Clever trick
Well, I never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
We walked along a crowded street
You took my hand and danced with me
Images
And when you left, you kissed my lips
You told me you would never, never forget
These images
Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
I cannot go to the ocean
I cannot drive the streets at night
I cannot wake up in the morning
Without you on my mind
So you're gone and I'm haunted
And I bet you are just fine
Did I make it that easy to walk right in and out
Of my life?
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be?
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
The lyrics to A Fine Frenzy's song Almost Lover depict the aftermath of a failed romance. The singer laments the end of the relationship, reminiscing about the tender moments shared with her lover, while also acknowledging the heartache and pain he has caused her. The first verse describes the physical sensations of being with her lover, with her skin tingling from his touch, while the palm trees sway in the background, providing a tropical vibe. She then remembers the bittersweet moments of their time together when he sang Spanish lullabies with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
The chorus provides closure to the relationship, bid adieu to her almost lover and hopeless dream. The singer acknowledges that she's trying to move on from him but found it challenging to forget the memories they shared. She can't get him out of her mind and is haunted by his absence, even in mundane daily life activities like waking up in the morning or driving on the streets. The song concludes with the singer questioning herself if she made it too easy for her lover to walk in and out of her life.
Line by Line Meaning
Your fingertips across my skin
The feeling of your touch on my body is something I will never forget.
The palm trees swaying in the wind
The gentle motion of the palm trees is a calming and peaceful sight.
You sang me Spanish lullabies
Your voice is so soothing that even sad songs can be comforting.
The sweetest sadness in your eyes
The sadness that you carry with you is bittersweet and captivating.
Well, I never want to see you unhappy
I genuinely care for your well-being and want you to be happy.
I thought you'd want the same for me
I assumed that you cared for me enough to want me to be happy as well.
Goodbye, my almost lover
I have to say goodbye to the idea of us being together because it was never meant to be.
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I need to let go of the fantasy that we could ever be more than just almost lovers.
I'm trying not to think about you
I am attempting to forget about you and move on with my life.
Can't you just let me be?
I need space and time to heal from the emotions we shared.
So long, my luckless romance
Our relationship was held back by bad luck and unfortunate timing.
My back is turned on you
I am walking away from you and our failed romance.
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
I should have been more cautious because I knew that being with you would only result in pain.
Almost lovers always do
The relationships that never quite work out always leave heartache and regret in their wake.
We walked along a crowded street
Even in a sea of people, all I could focus on was you.
You took my hand and danced with me
Being in your arms, even for just a dance, was one of the happiest moments of my life.
And when you left, you kissed my lips
The tender kiss you gave me before you left is a memory that will haunt me.
You told me you would never, never forget
Your promise to remember me forever only makes it harder for me to move on from you.
I cannot go to the ocean
The thought of being near the ocean reminds me of you and our time together.
I cannot drive the streets at night
The darkness of the night only amplifies the emptiness and loneliness I feel without you.
I cannot wake up in the morning
Starting a new day without you by my side is a constant struggle.
Without you on my mind
I wish I could forget about you, but my thoughts always come back to you.
So you're gone and I'm haunted
Your absence has left a void in my life that I can't seem to fill.
And I bet you are just fine
Meanwhile, you've probably moved on and left me behind.
Did I make it that easy to walk right in and out Of my life?
I gave you my heart so easily that you were able to leave just as easily, leaving me broken and alone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON SUDOL, ALISON LOREN SUDOL
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