Potential
Alfa Mist Lyrics


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I think it's...
Its who you value.
What do you value?
And...
Not every sibling can be friends.
You have to differentiate.
Sometimes that is enough like...
You know...
I love you, I've got you,
If anything goes down and, and that's the essence of the family.
Not everyone who has family has a relationship, so I think ...
If you merge the two then that's where
People get confused, you know i think...
You have to make conscious decisions,
And i think also, it's also about stages of life as well.
When people are building, sometimes they don't have time...
Like...
So like when you said.
You only meet people when...
You know there's something for you to do or you're already
Doing it, so it's easier to meet them because you're building.
Let's build our lives and stay as close as possible,
But we don't have the time to be spending
Every day together and these kind of things.
So my thing is, when we get to that stage, where we can,
Then that's why I'm always an advocate for new adventures.
I'm always like, ah, what more can we do?
I...
I totally agree with all the things you're saying.
Umm, Family and friends.
It's interesting and ...
This mix into mental health.
For your family not to be friends,
Then it's a psychological thing because you grew up in the same
Household and this is where a conscious decision's come together.
You've grown up in the same household, depending...
So.
Depending on characteristically or
Even on essentials we don't get taught.
Or because friends don't necessarily have to have the same interests.
Right?
Especially when we start talking about goals and goal oriented.
So it means you can make a conscious decision to do
Something together in order to solidify a relationship.
So you grow up around somebody's house,
Together you work again to solidify that circle.
Right?
You're obviously different, you obviously have different interests.
Right?
It doesn't mean you shouldn't spend time
Together because you're different, right?
That's not valuing what's at home or
Not being conscious of where you are.
And then you start spinning out to start
Moving to making your friends your family.
Again this is because of the instability you're taught.




Because of...
Broken pieces...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alfa Mist's song "Potential" delve into the complexities of familial and friendship relationships, and the conscious decisions that individuals make to solidify these relationships. The singer emphasizes the importance of valuing those in our lives while acknowledging that not everyone in our family can be our friend - that differentiation is necessary.


The lyrics also touch upon the concept of building and the stages of life. When individuals are in the process of building their lives, they may not have the time to spend together every day, but the singer advocates for new adventures to continue strengthening their relationships. The discussion of mental health and the psychological effects on familial relationships is also interesting, as the lack of friendship within a family can be attributed to individual characteristics or lack of foundational teachings.


The final lines refer to the desired stability in relationships, but acknowledging that people may sometimes turn to making friends their family due to broken pieces in their family relationships. Overall, the lyrics emphasize the importance of conscious decision-making in fostering strong relationships, whether it be with family or friends.


Line by Line Meaning

I think it's...
I believe that there is an important distinction that needs to be made.


Its who you value.
The key is to determine the individuals that you hold to the highest regard.


What do you value?
What are the qualities that you find most important in other people?


And...
Additionally,


Not every sibling can be friends.
It's not always possible for siblings to have a close, friendly relationship.


You have to differentiate.
It's important to recognize this difference and act accordingly.


Sometimes that is enough like...
However, simply having a familial bond can be enough for some people.


You know...
You see,


I love you, I've got you,
Expressing love and support for one another is a crucial part of family.


If anything goes down and, and that's the essence of the family.
Being there for each other no matter what is the foundation of a strong family.


Not everyone who has family has a relationship, so I think...
It's important to acknowledge that not everyone with a family bond necessarily has a strong relationship.


If you merge the two then that's where
When people try to combine familial and friendly relationships,


People get confused, you know i think...
It can become confusing and difficult to navigate.


You have to make conscious decisions,
It requires intentional decision-making and effort.


And i think also, it's also about stages of life as well.
It's also important to consider the various stages of life and how they impact relationships.


When people are building, sometimes they don't have time...
During times of growth and progress, individuals may not have as much time to devote to relationships.


Like...
For instance,


So like when you said.
As you previously mentioned,


You only meet people when...
We tend to only form relationships with people when we have something in common or a shared goal.


You know there's something for you to do or you're already
Either there's a task at hand to accomplish together or you're already involved in something together.


Doing it, so it's easier to meet them because you're building.
This makes it easier to meet people because you're both actively working towards a common goal.


Let's build our lives and stay as close as possible,
Let's work together to create fulfilling lives and maintain a strong connection.


But we don't have the time to be spending
However, we may not have the luxury of spending time together every day.


Every day together and these kind of things.
Such close proximity may not always be feasible.


So my thing is, when we get to that stage, where we can,
My belief is that once we reach that point in life, when we have more freedom and resources,


Then that's why I'm always an advocate for new adventures.
We should take advantage of that opportunity and seek out new experiences together.


I...
Personally, I


I totally agree with all the things you're saying.
I wholeheartedly concur with your perspective.


Umm, Family and friends.
The relationship between family and friends


It's interesting and...
Is fascinating and complex,


This mix into mental health.
And intersects with mental health issues as well.


For your family not to be friends,
When your familial relationships are not also friendly,


Then it's a psychological thing because you grew up in the same
This can often be a result of psychological factors stemming from growing up together.


Household and this is where a conscious decision's come together.
It requires intentional decision-making from both parties to establish a closer, friendship-like bond.


You've grown up in the same household, depending...
Growing up together can have a range of effects on relationships depending on various factors.


So.
Therefore,


Depending on characteristically or
Depending on personality traits or


Even on essentials we don't get taught.
Even fundamental life skills that are essential for relationships may not have been taught.


Or because friends don't necessarily have to have the same interests.
Even though friends are not obliged to share the same interests,


Right?
Correct?


Especially when we start talking about goals and goal oriented.
Particularly when it comes to shared goals and being goal-oriented,


So it means you can make a conscious decision to do
This means that individuals can intentionally choose to work together


Something together in order to solidify a relationship.
In order to solidify their relationship and build a stronger connection.


So you grow up around somebody's house,
For instance, growing up near someone,


Together you work again to solidify that circle.
Cooperatively working together to strengthen that bond.


Right?
Is that correct?


You're obviously different, you obviously have different interests.
Even if individuals are different and have varying interests,


Right?
Isn't that true?


It doesn't mean you shouldn't spend time
That shouldn't prevent them from making time


Together because you're different, right?
Together despite their differences, correct?


That's not valuing what's at home or
Failing to do so would mean not valuing the familial bond,


Not being conscious of where you are.
And not being aware of the importance of one's environment and relationships.


And then you start spinning out to start
This can lead to relying on friendships as a substitute for familial relationships,


Moving to making your friends your family.
And treating close friends as if they were family members as a result.


Again this is because of the instability you're taught.
This is often a result of the instability and uncertainty that many individuals have experienced.


Because of...
Due to


Broken pieces...
Various difficulties and obstacles that can cause relationships to become strained or broken.




Writer(s): Jordan Rakei, Alfa Sekitoleko, Mansur Brown, James Rudi Creswick, Jamie Houghton, Jamie Leeming

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