Almost Is Never Enough

Ariana Grande, Nathan Sykes

About Almost Is Never Enough

"Almost Is Never Enough" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande and English singer Nathan Sykes. The pop and soul-influenced track was written by Grande, Harmony Samuels, Carmen Reece, Al Sherrod Lambert, Olaniyi-Akinpelu, and its producer, Moses Samuels. Two official versions of the song exist. A shortened version is included on the official soundtrack for the 2013 fantasy film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and was released August 19, 2013 via Republic Records as a second promotional single from the same, following Colbie Caillat's "When the Darkness Comes" on July 10, and a longer version was remastered for inclusion on Grande's debut studio album, Yours Truly (2013).  


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I'd like to say we gave it a try
I'd like to blame it all on life
Maybe we just weren't right,
But that's a lie,
That's a lie

And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later, we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows

Almost
Almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each others arms

And we almost
We almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough

If I could change the world overnight
There'd be no such thing as goodbye
You'll be standing right where you were
And we'd get the chance we deserve

Try to deny it as much as you want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later, we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows

Almost
Almost is never enough
So close to being in love
If I would have known that you wanted me
The way I wanted you, oh
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each others arms

And we almost
We almost knew what love was
But almost is never enough

(Huh) oh, huh oh
(Oh baby) hmm
(You know) oh
(You know baby)
(Almost)

Baby baby baby (is not enough baby)

(You know) huh huh
(Huh yeah)

And we can deny it as much as we want
But in time our feelings will show
'Cause sooner or later, we'll wonder why we gave up
The truth is everyone knows

Almost
Almost is never enough (is never in enough babe)
(We were) so close to being in love (So close)
If I would have known that you wanted me (that you wanted me)
The way I wanted you, babe
Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart
But right here in each others arms

And we we almost
We almost knew what love was (baby)
But almost is never enough

(Huh)
(Oh baby) almost
(You know) hey
(You know baby)
(Almost)
(Is never enough baby) never
(At all)
(Hey ey ey)

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Ariana Grande, Harmony David Samuels, Helen Jayne Culver, Al Sherrod Lambert, Olaniyi Michael Akinkunmi, Moses Ayo Samuels

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Production
"Almost Is Never Enough" is a duet by Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes from The Wanted. It's produced by Harmony Samuels, who is also known for working with artists such as Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, and Mariah Carey.
Release Date
The song was released on August 19, 2013, as part of Ariana Grande's debut album, "Yours Truly."
Song Evolution
Originally, "Almost Is Never Enough" was composed as a solo piece for Ariana Grande. However, after working on the track with Nathan Sykes, she felt that it sounded better as a duet.
Movie Feature
"Almost Is Never Enough" was also featured on "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" soundtrack, a popular young adult fantasy film.
Chart Performance
The song reached #2 on the South Korean International Chart and #20 on the South Korean Gaon Music Chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Nev Todorovic. It features Grande and Sykes in a recording studio and scenes from "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones."
Inspirations in Style
"Almost Is Never Enough" is reminiscent of a 1990s soul ballad. It reflects Ariana's vocal prowess, which is often compared to Mariah Carey.
Critical Response
The song received positive reviews from music critics. They particularly praised the chemistry between Grande and Sykes, describing their voices as a "perfect match."
Live Performances
"Almost Is Never Enough" was performed live by Grande and Sykes for the first time at the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day on August 24, 2013.
Personal Meaning
In an interview, Ariana discussed how the song depicts a situation where two people care deeply for one another yet fail to communicate their feelings, leading to regret.
Song Credits
Ariana Grande co-wrote "Almost Is Never Enough" alongside Harmony Samuels, Carmen Reece, Al Sherrod Lambert, Olaniyi-Akinmowo, and Moses Samuels.

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