I Almost Do (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift

Genre: Pop

Length: 4:04

Released: 2021

On the re-recording of the breakup ballad “I Almost Do,” Taylor sings of the distance and now non-existent communication between her and her ex. Longing to speak to him, but unable to do so in fear of the ramifications, “I Almost Do” shows Taylor speculating about his thoughts and life, all the while hoping that he’s doing the same. In a comment about the song’s inspiration during its original 2012 release, Taylor explained: “I Almost Do” is a song I wrote about the conflict that you feel w...

I Almost Do (Taylor's Version) lyrics

I bet this time of night, you're still up
I bet you're tired from a long, hard week
I bet you're sittin' in your chair by the window
Looking out at the city, and I bet
Sometimes you wonder 'bout me
And I just wanna tell you
It takes everything in me not to call you
And I wish I could run to you
And I hope you know that
Every time I don't, I almost do
I almost do
I bet you think I either moved on or hate you
'Cause each time you reach out, there's no reply
I bet it never, ever occurred to you
That I can't say hello to you and risk another goodbye
And I just wanna tell you
It takes everything in me not to call you
And I wish I could run to you
And I hope you know that
Every time I don't, I almost do
I almost do
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh, we made quite a mess, babe
It's probably better off this way
And I confess, baby
In my dreams, you're touching my face
And asking me if I wanna try again with you
And I almost do
And I just wanna tell you
It takes everything in me not to call you
And I wish I could run to you
And I hope you know that
Every time I don't, I almost do
I almost do
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I bet this time of night, you're still up
I bet you're tired from a long hard week
I bet you're sittin' in your chair by the window
Looking out at the city, and I hope
Sometimes you wonder 'bout me

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