I Almost Killed You
Billy Bragg · Mr. Love & Justice [2008]
I see a dark cloud
You see your new friends
And I see a bad crowd
I almost killed you
Nearly killed you
Almost killed you with my love
I'll put a gun up to my head
If you treat me this way
Is it fake? Is it real?
Are you feeling lucky today?
I almost killed you
Nearly killed you
Almost killed you with my love
Find a gypsy child who wouldn't be christened
You just wouldn't listen
The tune that you dance to is not of my making
I can't countenance the steps that you're taking
I almost killed you
Nearly killed you
Almost killed you
Nearly killed you
I Almost Killed You
Billy Bragg's 'I Almost Killed You' stands as a defining track from his 2008 album *Mr. Love & Justice*, embodying the political punk revival movement that swept the UK during that era. The song utilizes a driving, rhythmic structure characteristic of Bragg's work, blending traditional folk instrumentation with urgent, socially conscious lyrics. It reflects the artist's commitment to addressing contemporary issues through accessible pop-punk melodies, a style he has maintained throughout his prolific discography. The recording captures the energy of the mid-2000s independent music scene, where Bragg continued to champion workers' rights and social justice causes. As a staple of his catalog, the track remains a powerful example of how folk and punk can intersect to deliver a message of solidarity and resistance.

