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Lyrics of Almost by Riley Green
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Slipped out of town without a handshake or goodbye
Jesse′s old guitar, they had stars in my eyes
I was playing bars and I was getting girls
I wasn't livin′ right, but I was staying high every night
Underneath the glow of the neon light
One morning, I woke up with bottles as far as I could see
When I closed my eyes and I drifted back to sleep, I saw-
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The way momma looked at me even though I know I had to be hell to raise
'Cause man, I raised some hell
Heard daddy say, "Son, get your lazy ass up 'cause there ain′t no sense in sleeping all day"
I thought about the folks back home and how they care about me so
It makes me wanna set this bottle down, almost
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Through the haze of a smokey old saloon
I saw a girl cuttin′ me a grin from across the room
And I swear she had wings
She loved to hear me play guitar and I loved to watch her dance
And I loved to hear her sing
One night she laid down the law, told me that I had to make a choice
When I closed my eyes and I listened to her voice, I saw-
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The first time we held hands
I saw the first time that we danced
I saw that one night on the creek
And that night you snuck out of your dorm and met me down on Mountain Street
I thought about that summer we spent down on the coast
Made me wanna set this bottle down, almost
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One last time I found myself down and out
I was just outside of Birmingham in some No-name Town
I couldn't recall the night before when I drank myself to sleep
So I threw on this old ball cap and stumbled out into the street
Too many nights, the same old same, I got lost in this damn crown
But when I packed up this old guitar case, I took one last look around, and I saw-
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That old barn where I killed my first truck
And I walked my bird dog Bo past the pond where we killed our first duck
I saw grandpa′s garden and I could still see them pretty vines
But it's been some time since they′ve held of muscadine
I thought about how grandma's house still smells the same
Even though it′s been a few years now since I've seen her face
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So I raised my glass up for one last toast
I finally set this bottle down, almost
Writer(s): Riley Green
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The song 'Almost' by Riley Green reflects on a journey of self-realization and growth, symbolized by the protagonist's struggle with alcohol and memories of home. The lyrics depict moments of clarity and nostalgia, showing a desire to break free from destructive habits and embrace a more positive path in life.
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Themes
Nostalgia and reflection
• I thought about that summer we spent down on the coast
• I could still see them pretty vines
• I thought about the folks back home and how they care about me so
Struggles with addiction
• One morning, I woke up with bottles as far as I could see
• I finally set this bottle down, almost
• I was staying high every night
Love and relationships
• The first time we held hands
• She loved to hear me play guitar and I loved to watch her dance
• I saw a girl cuttin' me a grin from across the room
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Moods
Nostalgia, reflection, love, joy, heartbreak
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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Last edit almost 2 years ago
Riley Green EP
Album • 2013 • 4 tracks
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