Milsap was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina with a congenital disorder that left him almost completely blind. He was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents until the age of five, when he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Milsap showed musical aptitude at an early age. The school stressed classical music training but he preferred country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues. He released his first single, Total Disaster, in 1963 at the age of twenty. This was followed by several Ashford And Simpson, compositions, including the memorable "Let's Go Get Stoned", which, unfortunately for Milsap, was relegated to a b-side. A few months later it would become a million-selling single for the more popular blind pianist, Ray Charles. 1972 found him working regularly at Roger Miller's King of the Road Club in Nashville, Tennessee and he signed with RCA Records in 1973. He was at his peak of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with songs that made his name familiar to pop as well as country audiences, such as "It Was Almost Like A Song," "{There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World," and a remake of Chuck Jackson's "Any Day Now" (which was named Billboard magazine's Number One Adult Contemporary hit of 1982). Milsap recorded for RCA until 1992. During that time he created five gold albums, one platinum album and one double platinum album. He also won six Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association awards including the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2005 Milsap resigned with RCA Records and released a new country single, "Local Girls."
Milsap has recorded music with Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley and Barry Manilow.
Ronnie and his wife Joyce currently make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Milsap enjoys his hobby of amateur (Ham) radio. More info on him can be found at: http://www.qrz.com/wb4kcg
It Was Almost Like a Song
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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Someone comes along
And you came to me
It was almost like a song
You were in my arms
Right where you belong
And we were so in love
January through December
We had such a perfect year
Then the flame became a dying ember
All at once you weren't here
Now my broken heart
Cries for you each night
And It's almost like a song
But it's much too sad to write
Now my broken heart
Cries for you each night
And It's almost like a song
But it's much too sad to write
It's too sad to write
The opening lines of Ronnie Milsap's hit ballad, "It Was Almost Like a Song," set the tone for a poignant narrative of a love that was deeply felt but ultimately fleeting. The song conveys themes of love, loss, and the depth of human emotions. The first two lines state that somebody special comes into a person's life, and then he met the person, and it was almost like a song. The comparison to a song is evocative and powerful, setting the stage for a poignant tale of love.
The lyricist demonstrates this singular interaction's sweetness as the two characters fall in love in the subsequent lines. The words express the feeling of being meant to be, of being loved and held in the right spot, safe and sound by the one who loves them. The theme of significance and unrequited love becomes present and unmistakable in the second verse after a year-long journey. The emotion in the singer's voice shifts to match the sorrowful tone of the lyrics. The refrain, "It was almost like a song," emphasizes how real and powerful the love used to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in every life
Sometimes, a person enters your life who is special and unique.
Someone comes along
That person arrives, as if appearing out of nowhere.
And you came to me
That person entered my life and changed it forever.
It was almost like a song
Our love was so beautiful and perfect, it felt like music.
You were in my arms
We were physically close and connected.
Right where you belong
You were meant to be with me.
And we were so in love
Our love was strong and deep.
January through December
We spent an entire year together, experiencing all the seasons and months.
We had such a perfect year
Our time together was wonderful and without flaw.
Then the flame became a dying ember
Our love began to fade slowly.
All at once you weren't here
Suddenly, you were no longer in my life.
Now my broken heart
My emotions are in turmoil.
Cries for you each night
I can't stop thinking about you, especially when I'm alone at night.
And It's almost like a song
The depth and intensity of my feelings are similar to those in a beautiful song.
But it's much too sad to write
Though the emotions are so real and raw, I cannot bear to put them into words.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARCHIE JORDAN, HAL DAVID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FrenchFry9495
Love this Ballad! That last note Ronnie sings is perfectly executed! It sends chills up my spine every single time I hear it! Truly a masterful musician! It's always very refreshing to listen to older artists like Ronnie and Perry Como and take a break from all of the pop artists of today. Being a relatively young man, I consider it a true gift from God to be able to listen to and appreciate songs like these. Call me old fashioned. In many ways I am. :D
Rosebud
Same here...perfectly said👍
Sandra Jones
Older artists? Ronnie and Perry Como? Not even close in age. Did you know one of his teachers told him he'd never amount to anything and he couldn't sing? 😂😂😂
Dfido Cava
I'm sorry. My condolences
Car Talks
I love this comment
Car Talks
@Sandra Jones he’s saying he appreciates being able to listen to artists that are not part of the modern listening repertoire. Not that they are both the same age.
Shirleah Hensley
This song is what I would like to say to my 26 year old son. It will be played at his funeral. I feel it was written just for me to say to him. My heart is breaking for him. I love him and miss him so very much.
Judy Cassel
Iam so sorry about your loss,and I can't imagine your pain,may God give you the strength,his Grace and Mercy will abide in you.
Bray B
Hang on, rapture is soon and we'll all be with everyone again. That's how I get thru each day. I have 3 children in heaven. God will carry you. Believe.
drummerjay85
So sorry to hear this 😭