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
6 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
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 "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy are about the pain of walking away from a romantic relationship that was never fully realized. In the opening lines, we see the tactile and visual memories of a former lover hovering over the singer. The image of palm trees swaying in the wind and the sensation of fingertips on skin speak to the intimacy and beauty the couple once shared. The use of Spanish lullabies adds a layer of cultural specificity, emphasizing the unique nature of the relationship.
The chorus's lyrics send a message of goodbye to the almost lover, recognizing that hoping for mutual unhappiness would be futile. The singer, resigned to the reality of the relationship's end, wishes to be left alone. The second verse reiterates the couple's joyous moments, highlighting the bittersweet nature of the memories they shared. The lyrics suggest that the almost lover was always destined to cause heartache, and this sad resolution is guaranteed for any lingering attachment.
The final verse expresses the singer's sense of loss and longing, admitting that their former lover haunts them. The lyrics reveal a lack of closure or resolution in the relationship, and the singer wonders if they were too easily left behind. The melancholy repetition of "Goodbye, my almost lover" accentuates the sense of finality, emphasizing the necessity of walking away.
Line by Line Meaning
Your fingertips across my skin
I remember the feeling of your touch on my skin
The palm trees swaying in the wind
The sight of the palm trees moving in the wind stood out to me
You sang me Spanish lullabies
I remember the way your voice sounded when you sang me Spanish lullabies
The sweetest sadness in your eyes
Your eyes showed me so much sadness, but it was still beautiful
Well, I never want to see you unhappy
I always wanted you to be happy, even if it meant without me
Goodbye, my almost lover
You were never quite my lover, but I still have to say goodbye
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
You were my dream, but I knew it could never be
I'm trying not to think about you
I'm trying to forget about you
Can't you just let me be?
Just give me the space I need to move on
So long, my luckless romance
Our romance never had much luck, so farewell
My back is turned on you
I'm done looking back and moving forward without you
Should've known you'd bring me heartache
I knew deep down that loving you would only bring me pain
Almost lovers always do
Relationships that never quite take off are always doomed to end eventually
We walked along a crowded street
I remember walking with you on the busy street
You took my hand and danced with me
I smile when I think of the way you held my hand and danced with me
And when you left, you kissed my lips
The last kiss we shared before you left is engraved in my memory
You told me you would never, never forget
You promised me that you'd never forget about me
I cannot go to the ocean
I can't bring myself to go to the place we used to enjoy together
I cannot drive the streets at night
I avoid driving at night because it reminds me of our time together
I cannot wake up in the morning
Mornings are difficult because you're the first thing on my mind
Without you on my mind
I wish I could forget about you completely
So you're gone and I'm haunted
You're not here anymore, but I'm still haunted by your memory
And I bet you are just fine
I bet you've moved on and are doing well without me
Did I make it that easy to walk right in and out
Did I make it too easy for you to come and go from my life?
Of my life?
I don't know if I'll ever be able to forget you completely
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON SUDOL, ALISON LOREN SUDOL
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@kennethmiranda1780
The saddest word to describe love is, "Almost".
@fujoshivu9218
It's all in one's head. So much better to expect and imagine.
@deadgirl3860
also the only word
@aini9528
much better to take it as it is, and don't be afraid to let go. it makes everything feel real and really gets you in the 'moment'
@jannetdufour9350
Nothing worse than thinking about what could have been😢
@kananjana
thinking about what was and never will be again. I assure you, much worse than might have beens. I don't mean a break up. I mean the death of the person you love.
@gloriaius
I remember listening to this 6 years ago, broken-hearted and depressed. And now, i'm happy and engaged to the love of my life.
@jbro8934
Not saying anything against you personally, but why is it that people and society in general equate happiness with being in a relationship? Why can't someone be happy single? Like oh I remember listening to this back when I was single and depressed and now I'm engaged and happy. Huh!!!? So in order to be happy you need another person's validation? You can't be happy alone? Just doesn't make any sense to me.
@gloriaius
@@jbro8934 I understand that. The way I see it, once you're happy w yourself, you realize the type of partner you want bc you now know what your inner being wants in a partner. People can choose to be alone and happy or be in a relationship and be happy. And as for society I feel like now is when people are being more aware of their own inner being and how it's important to love yourself first and that it's okay to be single and be happy with yourself. It just depends on the person I guess.
@lindseyreisser3625
Im so happy for you