Discover the story of the song > Almost Lover – Alison Sudol

The protagonist is singing about a past romantic relationship that didn't work out. She remembers how her partner touched her skin and the beautiful images they created together. She thought that they both wanted each other to be happy, but they ended up saying goodbye. The protagonist tries not to think about her partner, but it's hard because she still has feelings for him. She knows that her luck in love has always been bad and she should have known that this relationship would bring her heartache. She feels haunted by the memories and wonders if her partner is doing fine without her. Despite everything, she wishes she could just move on and forget about him.