“Almost Is Never Enough” is a song by American singer-songwriters Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes. It was released as the lead single from Sykes’ debut studio album, Unfinished Business, on August 19, 2013. The song is a romantic ballad about a relationship that has ended, with both Grande and Sykes lamenting the fact that they didn’t take the time to make it work.
Overview of “Almost Is Never Enough”
“Almost Is Never Enough” is a heartfelt ballad about a relationship that has ended and the regret that comes with it. The song is sung from the perspective of both Grande and Sykes, who express their sorrow over not taking the time to make the relationship work. The song features a soft, piano-driven melody and lush strings, creating a melancholic atmosphere that perfectly captures the emotions of the lyrics.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
Nathan Sykes
I like to say we gave it a try
To see how we could make it work
But there’s a feeling deep inside
That almost is never enough
Chorus:
Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes
And if we could take the time
To lay it all on the line
I’m sure we’d find a way
To make it work
But almost is never enough
Verse 2:
Nathan Sykes
I’m never gonna let you go
No I’m never gonna let you go
But there’s a voice inside my head
That’s telling me I should
Chorus:
Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes
And if we could take the time
To lay it all on the line
I’m sure we’d find a way
To make it work
But almost is never enough
Bridge:
Ariana Grande
We were so close to being in love
If only we’d take the time
We could be enough, yeah
Chorus:
Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes
And if we could take the time
To lay it all on the line
I’m sure we’d find a way
To make it work
But almost is never enough
Outro:
“Almost Is Never Enough” is a heartbreaking ballad about the regret of not taking the time to make a relationship work. The song features a beautiful melody and lush strings that perfectly capture the emotions of the lyrics. Grande and Sykes’ vocals blend together beautifully, creating a powerful and emotional performance.