Ah yeah, yeah, yeah
The moment when the light is red before the go
The moment when the curtain’s down before the show
The moment when you’re done, but maybe just one more
That’s how I feel before I get you all alone
We could give it a minute
But what’s the fun in a minute?
When we could push all the limits, ah yeah
Shirt hanging off my shoulders
Both hands wanna hold you
So baby, what’s the hold up?
Yeah, yeah
Can you feel the tension rising?
Now you’re, now you’re getting it close
Now you’re, now you’re getting it close
Almost love, it’s almost love
Speed this up ’cause I’m excited
No more, no more taking it slow
No more, no more taking it slow
Almost love, it’s almost love
Almost love
Almost love, but it could be love
Almost love
Almost love, but it could be love
Almost lo-lo-love
Almost love, but it could be love
It could be love, it could be
I want you like a midnight hour wants a view
I want you like a loner wants an empty room
I want you like a kiss that’s long and overdue
I need you more than I have ever needed you
And we could give it a minute
But what’s the fun in a minute?
When we could push all the limits, ah yeah
Shirt hanging off my shoulders
Both hands wanna hold you
So baby, what’s the hold up?
Yeah
Can you feel the tension rising?
Now you’re, now you’re getting it close
Now you’re, now you’re getting it close
Almost love, it’s almost love
Speed this up ’cause I’m excited
No more, no more taking it slow
No more, no more taking it slow
Almost love, it’s almost love
Almost love
It’s almost love, but it could be love
Almost love
Almost love, but it could be love
Almost lo-lo-lo-lo-love
Almost love, but it could be love
It could be love
It could be, yeah, oh no
But what’s the fun in a minute?
[Shanti Dope:]
Mga pinagbawal sa ‘tin ng ama’t ina (ama’t ina)
Nakakalimutan na sa gabing katabi ka (katabi ka)
Gusto ko din ‘yung gusto mo, hindi ka mag-isa
Sasamahan kang ubusin ang gabi nang walang tira (walang tira)
Sa ngiti mo, ‘di ka taga-rito (uh)
Dapat yata kitang ibalik sa paraiso (uh)
‘Wag mag-alala, ‘di ka pa nakapunta dito (yeah)
Kailangan kong makipag-ugnayan sa kiliti mo
Ayoko sa tinginan na lang mabusog (ayoko)
Nilawayan, ‘di man kita nausog (ayoko)
Sa tama mong dala, masarap mapasobra
Kaso merong bagong umaga para kumontra
Palagi, at isampal ang katotohanang
Hanggang dito mo lang ako kayang pakisamahan
Merong umaasa na makapiling ka sa hangganan
Hanggang sa muling mangangailangan ka pa ng sandalan
(Ay, ay, ay)
Almost love
But it could be love
‘Cause it’s almost love, but it could be love
Yeah, it could be love, eh
The Anticipation of Romance
“Almost Love (Remix)” by Sabrina Carpenter captures the electric tension that builds up just before a romantic moment tips into something deeper. The lyrics paint vivid images of anticipation—the red light before it turns green, the curtain before the show—as metaphors for the emotional suspense of almost crossing the line into love. This tension is palpable, as the narrator longs to break free from hesitation and fully embrace what could be.
Desire and Urgency
The song’s chorus and verses pulse with urgency, as Carpenter expresses a longing to move beyond restraint. The repeated mantra of “almost love” suggests a relationship on the brink, fueled by mutual desire and a yearning to push boundaries. The Filipino rap verse by Shanti Dope adds a unique dimension, highlighting the universal nature of this longing and the barriers—cultural or personal—that sometimes hold us back from diving in.
Song Credits
Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Song Title: Almost Love (Remix)
Featured Artist: Shanti Dope
Release Year: 2018