Almost Lost by Remington Savage

“Almost Lost” is a deeply personal narrative chronicling a profound transformation. The story begins with a life marked by strained relationships and unfulfilled potential. An unexpected ischemic stroke serves as a pivotal wake-up call, prompting intense self-reflection. With unwavering support from a devoted wife, this journey evolves into one of renewed spirit and an unyielding determination to embrace life fully. “Almost Lost” encapsulates the fragility of existence and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit, illustrating how adversity can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper appreciation for life’s precious moments. 

Lyrics:

Built my life on empty highways, shadows stretching far behind
Tried to pave my way with gold, but left my heart buried inside
Blinded by the lights I followed, didn’t see the love I lost
I was there but always distant, paying time without the cost

Rivers ran but I was dry, chasing ghosts without a name
She was calling through the silence, I was numb to all the pain

Almost lost it all, drowning in the undertow
Reaching out for something real but couldn’t feel the hands I’d hold
I love you more—just a phrase we used to say
Now I’m chasing down the shadows of a life I gave away

I was busy breaking mirrors, hiding cracks I couldn’t face
Eyes wide open, yet I drifted, lost within my own escape
Then one day, a storm descended, lightning struck without a sound
A thief that stole my words and movement, left me stranded, broken down

She was there beside the wreckage, eyes like beacons in the night
Through the fog and desolation, she became my guiding light

Almost lost it all, drowning in the undertow
Reaching out for something real but couldn’t feel the hands I’d hold
I love you more—just a phrase we used to say
Now I’m chasing down the shadows of a life I gave away

Can’t go back to who I was, can’t erase the years I burned
But I swear I’ll make it matter if there’s time left to return
If she’s waiting past the wreckage, if she’s standing in the rain
I’ll be crawling through the ashes just to hold her once again

Almost lost it all, drowning in the undertow
Reaching out for something real but couldn’t feel the hands I’d hold
I love you more—just a phrase we used to say
Now I’m chasing down the shadows of a life I gave away

Almost lost it all… but I made it through the fire
She’s still here, I’m still breathing, maybe love was never wired
Almost lost—
If I get another chance, I won’t let it slip away