Almost Lover (Live) Lyrics
A Fine Frenzy
Lyrics
Your fingertips across my skin
The palm trees swaying in the wind
Images
You sang me Spanish lullabies
The sweetest sadness in your eyes
Clever trick
Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Shoulda known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
We walked along a crowded street
You took my hand and danced with me
Images
And when you left you kissed my lips
You told me you would never, never forget
These images
Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
I thought you'd want the same for me
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Shoulda known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
I cannot go to the ocean
I cannot drive the streets at night
I cannot wake up in the morning
Without you on my mind
So you're gone and I'm haunted
And I'll bet you are just fine
Did I make it that easy to walk
Right in and out of my life
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I'm trying not to think about you
Can't you just let me be
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Shoulda known you'd bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do
Song & Lyrics Facts
A Fine Frenzy's "Almost Lover" is a single from their 2007 debut album, One Cell in the Sea. Written by A Fine Frenzy singer-songwriter Alison Sudol and produced by Mike Mogis, this live version of the song was released on April 10th 2008.
The band consists of Alison Sudol (vocals/keyboards), Paul Bryan (bass) and Angela Correa (drums). The song has been widely praised for its melancholic lyrics which tell the story of a relationship that could have been but never quite made it. It has become one of A Fine Frenzy's most popular songs, with many fans citing it as one of their favourites. The song has featured in several TV shows, films and advertisements since its release.