Verse 1
You say you’re different, yeah I’ve heard it before
Same pretty words at my front door
You play it cool like you don’t really care
But I see you checking if I’m still there
Pre-Chorus
You talk like you’re the main event
But I’m not easily impressed
I like the chase, not desperation
Read the room, read the situation
Chorus
Nice try, almost, you were so close
But I don’t fall for boys who boast
I like my love a little bit clever
Keep me guessing, not forever
Nice smile, bad timing
You think I’m yours but I’m still deciding
So don’t act shocked if I say no
Nice try, almost
Verse 2
You text me “u up?” at 2 a.m.
Like that’s supposed to work on me again
I’m not cold, I just know my worth
I won’t shrink just to make you feel first
Pre-Chorus
You say I’m hard to understand
No, I just don’t hold your hand
Through every mess you make alone
I like my peace, I like my throne
Chorus
Nice try, almost, you were so close
But I don’t fall for boys who boast
I like my love a little bit clever
Keep me guessing, not forever
Nice smile, bad timing
You think I’m yours but I’m still deciding
So don’t act shocked if I say no
Nice try, almost
Bridge
Maybe if you slowed it down
Stopped acting like you run this town
I might’ve stayed another night
But confidence and ego don’t rhyme
Break
I’m sweet, not simple
Cute, not clueless
If you want me, prove it
Final Chorus
Nice try, almost, you were so close
But I don’t fall for boys who boast
I like my love a little bit clever
Keep me laughing, keep it better
Nice smile, wrong approach
I’m not a prize, I’m the goal
So don’t act shocked if I let you go
Nice try… almost
Outro
Yeah, you almost had me
Almost’s not enough