Almost Is Never Enough
Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes Lyrics
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I'd like to blame it all on life
Maybe we just weren't right
But that's a lie
That's a lie
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time, our feelings will show
The truth is, everyone knows
Almost
Almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost
We almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
If I could change the world overnight
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
You'd be standing right where you were
And we'd get the chance we deserve
Try to deny it as much as you want
But in time, our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later, we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth, is everyone knows
Almost
Almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you, oh
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost
We almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
(Huh) oh, huh oh
(Oh, baby) hmm
(You know) oh
(You know, baby)
(Almost)
Baby, baby, baby (is not enough, baby)
(You know) huh-huh
(Huh, yeah)
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time, our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later, we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is, everyone knows
Almost
Almost is never enough (is never enough, babe)
(We were) so close to being in love (so close)
If I would have known that you wanted me (that you wanted me)
The way I wanted you, babe
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we we almost
We almost knew what love was (baby)
But almost is never enough
(Huh)
(Oh, baby) almost
(You know) hey
(You know, baby)
(Almost)
(Is never enough, baby) never
(At all)
(Hey-ey-ey)
The song “Almost is Never Enough” was released in 2013 as a duet between Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes. The song starts with the artists acknowledging that they tried to make their relationship work, but they couldn't succeed. The lyric, “I'd like to say we gave it a try. I'd like to blame it all on life. Maybe we just weren't right, but that's a lie, that's a lie,” suggests that they both understand that their relationship has ended not because of the circumstances but because there was no real connection between them.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the two artists still have feelings for each other. They wish they had recognized their mutual affection earlier and worked harder to stay together. The chorus emphasizes the idea that "Almost" being in love with someone is not enough, and it is never going to be enough. They both end up in the same spot when they started, two worlds apart. Through this song, the message that although love often feels like it is almost enough, the reality is that almost is never enough.
In conclusion, “Almost is Never Enough” is a heartbreakingly beautiful ballad that captures the pain of a failed relationship. The lyrics speak to anyone who's been in a relationship that has ended and realizes that it could have worked if both the parties had put in just a bit more effort. Although almost being in love can feel like enough at the moment, the reality is that it never really is.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to say we gave it a try
I wish I could say that we tried our best
I'd like to blame it all on life
I want to attribute our failure to fate
Maybe we just weren't right, But that's a lie, That's a lie
Perhaps we weren't meant to be, but I know that's not true
And we can deny it as much as we want
We can pretend that our love wasn't real
But in time our feelings will show
Eventually, our emotions will reveal the truth
'Cause sooner or later, we'll wonder why we gave up
Eventually, we'll regret letting go of each other
The truth is everyone knows
The reality is clear to all who saw us together
Almost, Almost is never enough
Being close to love is not the same as experiencing it fully
So close to being in love
We were almost at the brink of true love
If I would have known that you wanted me, The way I wanted you
Had I realized that you felt the same way I did
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart, But right here in each others arms
We would be united and in love, not separated
And we almost, We almost knew what love was
Our connection was so intense, we thought it was love
If I could change the world overnight
If only I had the power to make everything right
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
No one would ever have to say goodbye to loved ones
You'll be standing right where you were, And we'd get the chance we deserve
You and I would be reunited, and we'd have the opportunity to make it work
Baby baby baby (is not enough baby)
Being affectionate is not enough to make love successful
And we can deny it as much as we want
We can pretend that our feelings never existed, but it won't change the truth
But in time our feelings will show
Sooner or later our true emotions will come to light
Almost, Almost is never enough (is never in enough babe)
Almost reaching love is never enough to make it succeed
If I would have known that you wanted me (that you wanted me), The way I wanted you, babe
If I realized that our feelings were mutual
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart, But right here in each others arms
We wouldn't be separated, but wrapped in each other's embrace
And we we almost, We almost knew what love was (baby)
We were so close to grasping real love
But almost is never enough (is never enough at all), (Hey ey ey)
Being close to love is not the same as having it all
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ariana Grande, Harmony David Samuels, Helen Jayne Culver, Al Sherrod Lambert, Olaniyi Michael Akinkunmi, Moses Ayo Samuels
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LYRICS:
I'd like to say we gave it a try
I'd like to blame it all on life
Maybe we just weren't right
But that's a lie, that's a lie
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows, oh
Almost, almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
If I could change the world overnight
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
You'd be standing right where you were
And we'd get the chance we deserve, oh
Try to deny it as much as you want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows
Almost, almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you, oh
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
Huh (huh-huh), huh, baby (mm)
You know, you know, baby
Almost, (baby, baby) is never enough, baby (baby)
You know, (hm-hm) hey
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows
Almost, almost is never enough (is never enough, baby)
(We were close) so close to being in love (so close)
If I would have known that you wanted me (that you wanted me)
The way I wanted you, babe
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was (baby)
But almost is never enough
@bethrobles3022
I'd like to say we gave it a try
I'd like to blame it all on life
Maybe we just weren't right,
But that's a lie, that's a lie
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later
We'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows
Almost, almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each others arms
Here we almost, we almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
If I could change the world overnight
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
You'll be standing right where you were
And we'd get the chance we deserve oh
Try to deny it as much as you want
But in time our feelings will show…
@tiaraismi2096
I like to say we gave it a try
I like to blame it all on life
Maybe we just weren?t right
But that?s a lie, that?s a lie
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
Cause sooner or later
We'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows
Almost, almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
If I could change the world overnight
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
You'll be standing right where you were
And we'd get the chance we deserve
Try to deny it as much as you want
But in time our feelings will show
Cause sooner or later
We'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows
Almost, almost is never enough
(We were) So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn?t be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
Yeah we almost, we almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
@Nicholas-kt4ul
"Almost Is Never Enough"
Ariana Grande ft. Nathan Sykes
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
I'd like to say we gave it a try
I'd like to blame it all on life
Maybe we just weren't right
But that's a lie, that's a lie
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is, everyone knows
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Almost, almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me the way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
[Verse 2: Nathan Sykes]
If I could change the world overnight
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
You'd be standing right where you were
And we'd get the chance we deserve, oh
[Pre-Chorus: Nathan Sykes]
Try to deny it as much as you want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows
[Chorus: Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes]
Almost, almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me the way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough
[Bridge: Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes]
Huh-huh, baby
You know, you know, baby
Almost, is never enough, baby
You know, hey
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes]
And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is, everyone knows
[Chorus: Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes]
Almost, almost is never enough (Is never enough, baby)
So close to being in love (So close)
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each other's arms
And we almost, we almost knew what love was (Baby)
But almost is never enough
[Outro: Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes]
Huh-huh, baby (Almost)
You know, you know, baby
Almost, is never enough, baby
You know, hey
@mimomango4617
Why doesn't Ari make more songs like this?
Like deep, sad, soulful, wholesome stuff
And her voice in this song 😍
It just comes out so beautifully
I'm in love 😍
Update:
Omg guysssss
I totally forgot about this comment!!
1.3K likes?!?!
I'm shook 🙈💓
And as a general response to the comments
Yes, I agree that of course she's going to go for what's trending and what's going to sell more, which makes total sense.
I think maybe it's up to us, the audience, the consumers, to shift our attention towards more soulful content.
These kind of songs need more spotlight and attention so that they see the shift in demand.
In short, it's down to us!
@Moth1122
2024,anyone?
Edit:
i have my "Almost". Well we're actually inlove. But its Almost a happily ever after. Shes 8 months pregnant when she got covid. Stayed beside her even when shes critical. But they didnt make it. I know youre in heaven now love with our son. Dont worry, i think im doing good as a single parent to our daughter. I miss you everyday. ❤️
(Not really related to the song. Just want to share. 😄)
@user-qg2ug3rn4i
Oh, hi!!!
@milagrosbentancor3545
We can't let go
@micci2002
Sigo aquí desde 2010🤍
@Lucky-dw2cu
Hiii
@Jad3-dt2me
I’m here 🤍🤍💅🏼
@iamjoelle1556
This is honestly vocally and stylistically her best song to date.
@sweetener.grxnde0528
I Am Joelle leave me lonely
@jaredgoff7730
This and leave me lonely in my opinion
@brendanmorin9935
No wayyy I love her new music