The song "Almost You" by Chesney Hawkes explores themes of longing, regret, and the complexities of love. The lyrics suggest a sense of loneliness and the passage of time, with the narrator reflecting on seven lonely Sundays that have passed slowly. The narrator expresses forgiveness towards someone, perhaps a past love interest, but only when they are not alone. This implies that when they are alone, the pain and longing that they feel become more pronounced, making it harder to forgive. The lyrics reveal that the narrator is currently in a relationship or connection with someone else ("we're so together now"), but acknowledges that there is a part of them that still longs for the love that the other person represents ("the love you say is inside of me"). However, they also admit that they can never fully be the person that the other individual deserves ("the man I could never be"). Despite this, the narrator still believes that the other person could be a part of them and that there may be a way for them to be together ("she could be a part of me"). The song concludes with the repetition of the phrase "Almost you," emphasizing the longing and the feeling that the person they desire is just out of reach. Overall, "Almost You" portrays the inner turmoil and conflicting emotions that the narrator experiences as they grapple with their current relationship while still longing for someone from their past. It reflects on the complexities of love, forgiveness, and the difficulty of moving on.
