Almost Doesn't Count

Brandy · Never Say Never

Almost made you love me
Almost made you cry
Almost made you happy, babe
Didn't I, didn't I

You almost had me thinkin'
You were turned around
But everybody knows
Almost doesn't count

Almost heard you saying
You were finally free
What was always missing for you, babe
You'd found it in me
But you can't get to heaven
Half off the ground
Everybody knows
Almost doesn't count

I can't keep on lovin' you
One foot outside the door
I hear a funny hesitation
Of a heart that's never really sure
Can't keep on tryin'
If you're looking for more
Than all that I could give you
Than what you came here for

Gonna find me somebody
Not afraid to let go
Want a no doubt be there kind of man
You came real close
But every time you built me up
You only let me down
But everybody knows, everybody knows
Almost doesn't count, almost doesn't count

Hey, hey, ...oh,oh...
Everybody knows, hey, yeah yeah, hey....
Can't keep on living,
Cant keep on trying
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Almost doesn't count
I can't keep on...

Can't keep on lovin' you
One foot outside the door
I hear a funny hesitation
Of a heart that's never really sure
Can't keep on tryin'
If you're looking for more
Than all that I could give you
Than what you came here for

Maybe you'll be sorry
Maybe you'll be cold
Maybe you'll come runnin' back, babe
From the cruel cruel world
Almost convince me
You're gonna stick around
But everybody knows
Almost doesn't count

So maybe I'll be here
Maybe I'll see ya around
That's the way it goes
Almost doesn't count

Almost Doesn't Count

Brandy's 'Almost Doesn't Count' serves as a poignant centerpiece on her 1994 debut album, 'Never Say Never.' Released during the height of her R&B and neo-soul prominence, the track exemplifies her signature blend of soulful vocals and introspective lyricism. The song explores themes of emotional vulnerability and the nuances of love, reflecting the mature artistic direction she took early in her career. As part of her foundational discography, the recording stands as a testament to her ability to craft emotionally resonant music that resonated with audiences across the genre. Its inclusion on a landmark debut solidified her status as a leading voice in contemporary R&B of the mid-1990s.