Look What We've Become
Grace Potter Lyrics
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They told you not to run
They told you we're sorry, you're not the fortunate one
They told me to keep it quiet
Said my day would never come
So I screamed my lungs out and I ran straight for the sun
And they always told us we would be nothing
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've become (look what we've become)
And they told you you don't understand
They told you, let it go
And then they took you by the hand
And led you out the door
Your words don't make a sound
My dreams are on the floor
But you're rising up from underground
And I'm nothing like I was before
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
Now look what we've become (look what we've become)
They say it's over now
The world is over you
They told me no regrets
There's nothing you can do
But I won't fade to black
On the walk that will be damned
I'll wear my heart like a flag and run
Straight for the sun
Always told us we would be nothing
And they always told us we would be nothing
Told us keep your heads down
They told us not to run
They told us we're sorry, you're not the chosen ones
They told us to keep it quiet
And said our day would never come
So we screamed our bloody lungs out and ran straight for the sun
And they always told us we would be nothing
And look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've become (look what we've become)
Uh, uh
Look what we've become
The song "Look What We've Become" by Grace Potter is a powerful anthem about rising above the limitations others try to place on us. The lyrics depict the familiar story of people being told they are not good enough, that they will not amount to anything, that they should keep quiet and stay in their place. However, the singer and the person they are addressing refuse to believe and accept these lies. They choose instead to speak up and to break free from the limitations they were told they had. Throughout the song, there is a sense of empowerment, of individuals taking control of their lives and proving their naysayers wrong.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as it repeats the phrase, "And they always told us we would be nothing, but look what we've become." The repetition of this line emphasizes the theme of overcoming obstacles and achieving despite the odds. The imagery in the lyrics is also quite effective, with the sun being used as a symbol of freedom, hope, and new beginnings. The lyrics paint a picture of two people embracing their true selves, unapologetically and confidently, and empowering each other to do the same.
Overall, "Look What We've Become" is a song that celebrates overcoming limitations and stereotypes, choosing to be true to ourselves, and embracing our own power and potential. It is an inspiration to anyone who feels held back by their circumstances and dreams of breaking free to achieve their full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
They told you to keep your head down
You were told to be quiet and not draw attention to yourself
They told you not to run
You were told to stay still and not try to move forward
They told you we're sorry, you're not the fortunate one
You were told that you were not lucky enough to succeed
They told me to keep it quiet
I was told to keep my dreams and aspirations to myself
Said my day would never come
I was told that I would never achieve success
So I screamed my lungs out and I ran straight for the sun
I defied their expectations and pursued my dreams with all my might
And they always told us we would be nothing
They constantly reminded us of our perceived worthlessness
Look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
But we have achieved great things in spite of their negativity
They told you you don't understand
They dismissed your ideas and opinions as being inferior to theirs
They told you, let it go
They advised you to give up and move on from your dreams
And then they took you by the hand
They led you away from your aspirations and towards their own agenda
And led you out the door
They pushed you out of their surroundings and away from any chance of success
Your words don't make a sound
No matter what you say, they refuse to listen or give you a chance
My dreams are on the floor
My aspirations have been crushed and thrown away
But you're rising up from underground
You are starting to find success and achieve your goals despite their attempts to keep you down
And I'm nothing like I was before
I have transformed and grown in my pursuit of my dreams
They say it's over now
They claim that your chance at success is over
The world is over you
The world does not care about your dreams or your success
They told me no regrets
They advised me to give up on my dreams and not look back with regret
There's nothing you can do
They made it seem like there was no hope for achieving success
But I won't fade to black
I refuse to give up or lose myself in defeat
On the walk that will be damned
On the path towards my goals that others may reject or criticize
I'll wear my heart like a flag and run
I will proudly display my passion and determination as I pursue my dreams
Straight for the sun
I will continue to aim high and push towards my goals, regardless of the obstacles in my way
Told us keep your heads down
We were told to be silent and not attract attention
They told us we're sorry, you're not the chosen ones
They made us believe that we were not special or deserving of success
So we screamed our bloody lungs out and ran straight for the sun
We defied their expectations and pursued our goals with all our might
But look what we've become (look what we've become)
And through our perseverance, we have achieved great success
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CYPMP
Written by: DANIEL MERRIWEATHER, MATTHEW RADOSEVICH, RUTH ANNE CUNNINGHAM, GRACE POTTER, ERIC VALENTINE
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Sara Marlene
They told you to keep your head down
They told you not to run
They told you we're sorry, you're not the fortunate one
They told me to keep it quiet
Said my day would never come
So I screamed my lungs out and I ran straight for the sun
And they always told us we would be nothing
Look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've become (look what we've become)
And they told you you don't understand
They told you, let it go
And then they took you by the hand
And led you out the door
Your words don't make a sound
My dreams are on the floor
But you're rising up from underground
And I'm nothing like I was before
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
Now look what we've become (look what we've become)
They say it's over now
The world is over you
They told me no regrets
There's nothing you can do
But I won't fade to black
On the walk that will be damned
I'll wear my heart like a flag and run
Straight for the sun
Always told us we would be nothing
And they always told us we would be nothing
Told us keep your heads down
They told us not to run
They told us we're sorry, you're not the chosen ones
They told us to keep it quiet
And said our day would never come
So we screamed our bloody lungs out and ran straight for the sun
And they always told us we would be nothing
And look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've become (look what we've become)
Uh, uh
Look what we've become
ArvinRoido Atienza
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
They told you to keep your head down
They told you not to run
They told you "we're sorry, you're not the fortunate one"
They told me to keep it quiet
Said my day would never come
So I screamed my lungs out and I ran straight for the sun
[Chorus]
And they always told us we would be nothing
Look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've become (look what we've become)
[Verse 2]
And they told you you don't understand
They told you, "let it go"
And then they took you by the hand
And led you out the door
Your words don't make a sound
My dreams are on the floor
But you're rising up from underground
And I'm nothing like I was before
[Chorus]
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
Now look what we've become (look what we've become)
[Bridge]
They say it's over now
The world is over you
They told me "no regrets"
There's nothing you can do
But I won't fade to black
On the walk that will be damned
I'll wear my heart like a flag and run
Straight for the sun
[Interlude]
Always told us we would be nothing
And they always told us we would be nothing
[Verse 3]
Told us "keep your heads down"
They told us not to run
They told us "we're sorry, you're not the chosen ones"
They told us to keep it quiet
And said our day would never come
So we screamed our bloody lungs out and ran straight for the sun
[Chorus]
And they always told us we would be nothing
And look what we've done (look what we've done), hey
And they always told us we would be nothing
But look what we've become (look what we've become)
[Outro]
Uh, uh
Look what we've become
Cocco The Great
Sounds like an awesome, modern take on a late 70 ' s badass Heart track that was never released. Haters gonna hate, but an artist is free to express themselves however they feel. I personally love when an artist creates something fresh and different from their usual material. Love this track!
Sathvik Rachakulla
Ok so this is the first time I listened to anything Grace Potter and I understand that many on here dont like this song,but whyyyyyyy??!! this song is AMAZING and one of the best rock songs I listened to in the recent times,it makes my pulse race faster and compels me to do something to better myself. I guess thats reason enough to like a song and artist. Grace potter,you have a fan!!
Anna Rushing
Heard this song at work, and I have to admit the anger in her voice makes me smile every time I hear the song.
Donna Marie Pszoniak
Whatever Style of music Grace does "" her Beautiful voice can do any genere of music """ Outstanding love her ""💘💘💘💘🌹🌹
Megan
Alot different from the work she's done with The Nocturnals but i REALLY like it. I was a litte skeptical at first but i really like the pop rock funk vibe she's got going. She's experimenting with her sound and that's great!
MIzHunter
Love this song ! Can't wait to blast this in my car !
Rebecca
"They always told us we would be nothing, but look what we've become."
JoleneBear1
awesome song
Lee Ann Kostrub
AWESOME! Grace Potter you never disappoint!!! Looking forward to seeing you in Nashville!
Titus Clevitikus
and she does it Live even better... she's got the Chops, the Hooks, the lyrics, and looks.