He has won numerous other awards, including the 2005 Best Contemporary Rock Performer in the prestigious Mo Awards.
He is known for his powerful trained voice and his versatility in the mix of genres in releases and live performances. All but one of the tracks on his second album 'A New Chapter' were co-written by Anthony and he continues to be an extremely popular figure in the Australian music scene. His albums, singles and DVD have all achieved Top 20 status.
Almost
Anthony Callea Lyrics
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Now this day is done
Got used to you this close to me
And keeping me warm
This sadness keeps me company
As soon as you're gone
All the promises we made
That we never dreamed we'd break
[Chorus]
I'll forget everything I knew
Almost a perfect life with you
Memories shine and fade away
We were so close, we were almost
Until the darkness turns to light
I'll get through today but not tonight
Almost a perfect life with you
We were so close, we were almost
I know I must move on from here
Don't think of the past
Sometimes there's no amount of love
That can make it last
All the feelings that we shared
That we'll never have again
[Chorus]
So this is me letting you go
And now I've got no one to run to
We'll always know we were so close
We were almost
[Chorus]
The song "Almost" by Anthony Callea encapsulates the emotions of a bittersweet breakup. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy as the singer reflects on the ending of a relationship that was almost perfect. The first stanza highlights the beauty of the moment they spent together, as the sun sets on the shore. The singer reminisces about the comfort of having their partner so close, and the sadness that comes with their departure. The memories of the promises they once made now turn into the broken promises they never imagined.
In the chorus, the singer conveys the feeling of being torn between the past and the present. They reminisce on the fleeting happiness they once shared with their partner, yet acknowledge that it's time to move on. The promise to forget everything and attempt to rebuild their life is clouded by the realization that even their memories of being almost perfect are slowly fading away. The line "I'll get through today but not tonight" demonstrates the inner turmoil that the singer is experiencing, as they try to move on but struggle to let go of their past life.
The final stanza marks the end of the relationship, as the singer lets go of their partner and acknowledges that they no longer have anyone to run to. The song ends on a note of acceptance, with the singer acknowledging that their relationship was almost perfect, but the timing or circumstances just didn't add up. They were almost perfect, almost meant to be, but now it's time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is setting on the shore
The day is ending
Now this day is done
The day is over
Got used to you this close to me
Accustomed to your presence beside me
And keeping me warm
Providing me with warmth
This sadness keeps me company
Feeling melancholic
As soon as you're gone
Once you leave my side
All the promises we made
The commitments we agreed upon
That we never dreamed we'd break
That we didn't think we'd fail to keep
I'll forget everything I knew
I will try to erase the memory of you
Almost a perfect life with you
A life with you that was almost perfect
Memories shine and fade away
Recollections come and go
We were so close, we were almost
We were on the brink of success
Until the darkness turns to light
Until things improve
I'll get through today but not tonight
I will manage during the day, but struggle at night
I know I must move on from here
I am aware I need to let go and move on
Don't think of the past
Not dwelling on what happened before
Sometimes there's no amount of love
Occasionally, love isn't enough
That can make it last
To keep the relationship going
All the feelings that we shared
Our emotions towards each other
That we'll never have again
That we will not experience again
So this is me letting you go
I am releasing you
And now I've got no one to run to
I have nobody to rely on
We'll always know we were so close
We will forever know we almost made it
We were almost
We nearly made it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM REILY, AMBA SHEPHERD, ANTHONY COSMO CALLEA
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