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Almost
Tracy Chapman
Almost
Almost got what I want
Almost found what I lost
Almost saved you and myself
Almost won but it doesn't count
And never does
Never does
One green light
One more ring of the telephone
One more step
One more second
And I almost
Almost
Almost got what I want
Almost found what I lost
Almost saved you and myself
Almost won but it doesn't count
And never does
Never does
One hello
Just one kiss before the tears come
One yes
One chance
And I almost
Almost almost almost
Almost got what I want
Almost found what I lost
Almost saved you and myself
Almost won but it doesn't count
And never does
Never does
One day one year
5,000 weeks
A life of good works and good deeds
Let me be let me be closer
Or let me be
Let me be
Let me be
When I've almost got what I want
Almost found what I lost
Almost saved you and myself
Almost won but it doesn't count
And never does
Never does
One good guess
A question with an answer that I know
One idea
One grand notion
And I almost
Almost almost almost
Almost got what I want
Almost found what I lost
Almost saved you and myself
Almost won but it doesn't count
And never does
Never does
Never does
Never does
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Almost by Tracy Chapman is a soul-stirring reflection on the themes of missed opportunities and the bittersweet nature of life's close calls. The song captures the emotional weight of 'almost' moments—times when something was just within reach but ultimately unattainable. Chapman’s poignant storytelling evokes a deep sense of longing and contemplation, making listeners ponder the 'what ifs' of their own lives. Key moments in the song delve into personal regrets, the desire for second chances, and the pain that comes with knowing how close one was to achieving something meaningful.
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