Almost Fate

Verse 1

We were just friends, yeah, time went by

Lost touch, crossed paths under neon lights

Saw you twice in the same damn week

You laughed and said, “Feels like destiny”

Started talking every night again

Phone lit up like it did back then

Didn’t know where your heart was at

But I was hoping, yeah I’ll admit that

Pre-Chorus

You were calling, you were showing up

Late-night talks, getting close enough

Then the rhythm started changing pace

Fewer words, more empty space

Chorus

If I knew then what I know now

I would’ve guarded my heart somehow

‘Cause it felt like fate when you pulled me near

But I guess I was the only one standing here

Still I’m thankful for the time we made

Even love that fades still leaves a trace

We were almost more, we were almost great

Guess we were almost fate

Verse 2

You said you love me, just not that way

Too good of friends, don’t wanna break

Different paths, different beliefs

You held your truth, I held the ache

Said you never meant to hurt my heart

But honesty still hits you hard

I learned your world, you showed me light

Your family smiles, your faith, your life

Pre-Chorus

You supported every dream I chased

Saw the good in me, every phase

So I can’t be mad, I can’t pretend

You weren’t a blessing, not the end

Chorus

If I knew then what I know now

I would’ve read the signs somehow

‘Cause it felt like fate when you pulled me near

But I guess I was the only one standing here

Still I’m thankful for the time we made

Even love that fades still leaves a trace

We were almost more, we were almost great

Guess we were almost fate

Bridge

Maybe you found someone new

Maybe your heart just shifted views

I wish I knew before I fell

But I’ll wear the pain, it means you meant something real

Yeah it hurts, but I still stay kind

‘Cause losing love don’t mean lost time

Final Chorus

If I knew then what I know now

I’d still choose you, I’ll say it loud

‘Cause every moment taught me grace

And how to love without needing a place

So here’s to friends and lessons learned

To feelings felt and bridges burned

I’m still grateful we crossed that way

Even if we were almost fate

Outro

Yeah, I’m blessed we met again

Even if it wasn’t the end I planned