The first way of spell… Read Full Bio ↴Ilse de Lange is the same person as Ilse DeLange.
The first way of spelling is the original Dutch way of writing her name as she is Dutch.
The second spelling is the American way, which she adopted as her stage name.
Almost
Ilse de Lange Lyrics
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My soul's on fire
Relentless you made me cry
When you tore a hole in my heart
And you broke me down part by part
You crashed into me
I need you to leave
Just get up and up leave
I almost surrendered
You almost made me believe
Feel like i'm picking up pieces
Looking in places i can't reach
We sat on the sun and you blinded me
Almost
Your footprints
Are everywhere
The scars here
Will they repair
Did you aim for me to break your fall
Nothing i said could make you stop
You crashed into me
You crashed into me
I almost surrendered
You almost made me believe
Feel like i'm picking up pieces
Looking in places i can't reach
We sat on the sun and you blinded me
Almost
You crashed into me
You crashed into me
You crashed into me
You crashed into me
I almost surrendered
You almost made me believe
Feel like i'm picking up pieces
Looking in places i can't reach
When you crashed into me
I almost surrendered
You almost made me believe
Feel like i'm picking up pieces
Looking in places i can't reach
We sat on the sun and you blinded me
Almost
The lyrics to Ilse de Lange's song "Almost" tell the story of someone who has been hurt deeply by someone they trusted. The singer's head and soul are both overwhelmed with the pain, as the person who hurt them made them cry relentlessly. The person tore a hole in the singer's heart, breaking them down piece by piece. The repeated line, "You crashed into me," emphasizes the unexpected and forceful nature of the hurt they experienced. The singer is left picking up the pieces and searching for healing in places that seem unreachable.
Despite the pain, the singer almost surrendered to the person who hurt them. They were almost convinced to believe in them again, but ultimately, they know they need them to leave. The person who caused the pain left their footprints everywhere, and the singer wonders if the scars they left will ever fully heal.
The use of the sun as a metaphor in the line, "We sat on the sun and you blinded me," illustrates the intensity of the relationship and the pain that was inflicted upon the singer. The word "almost" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the delicate balance between giving in to the pain or rising above it.
Overall, "Almost" is a powerful and emotional song about the aftermath of a painful relationship. It captures the struggle of trying to heal from the pain and move on from someone who has caused so much hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
My head's full
I'm consumed with thoughts of you
My soul's on fire
You ignite passion within me
Relentless you made me cry
Your persistence and actions caused me great emotional pain
When you tore a hole in my heart
You hurt me deeply and damaged my ability to love
And you broke me down part by part
You shattered my sense of self and left me feeling incomplete
You crashed into me
You came into my life with force and intensity
I need you to leave
I recognize your presence is detrimental to my well-being
Just get up and leave
I want you to go far away from me
I almost surrendered
I nearly gave in to the temptation of being with you
You almost made me believe
You almost convinced me that we could work out despite the pain you caused
Feel like i'm picking up pieces
I'm struggling to put myself back together after you broke me
Looking in places i can't reach
I'm searching for answers and healing in ways that are beyond my control
We sat on the sun and you blinded me
We lived in a world full of passion and excitement, but it also caused me to lose sight of what was important
Your footprints
Your presence is always with me
Are everywhere
I'm constantly reminded of you
The scars here
The emotional wounds you left behind
Will they repair
Can I ever heal from the hurt you caused?
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lotte x
beautiful !