LaLa’s passion for music started at an early age. “Growing up in a big crazy family, music was all that I had that was mine! MY thoughts, MY feelings MY songs… there was no other place for me to express my dreams & frustrations.” That expression grew into a career aspiration. By the time she graduated high school she thought she was poised to take the world by storm. Unfortunately things didn’t fall into place overnight. Beautiful, talented, and interesting, yet many executives tried to make her fit a model that just wasn’t right. “I've been in girl groups & had solo deals where I was limited and misunderstood- the ‘token “spicy” Latina’. There' aren’t many dimensions to that girl, and I knew to be fully valued I was going to have to break down doors and be ‘the example’.”
In 2006, LaLa took control of the fate of her career and brought her music directly to people -- She built her MySpace page, and the music fans came in droves! Their endorsement of LaLa’s unique Latin-infused Urban/Pop, which she refers to as “Pretty Brown Sound,” was so swift and passionate that it caught the attention of influential west coast radio stations-- all this without the guidance or support from a manager or record label.
The next year, Priority Records founder Bryan Turner signed LaLa to a management and production deal. From Turner, LaLa learned the precedent setting "street-based" formula of underground marketing used by Priority Records- and her fan base soared. Her first music video “Homegurlz,” topped the charts on MTV Tr3s’ show MiTRL, beating Juanes, RBD and Rihanna for the #1 spot, and enthusiastic fan support forced radio stations in the southwest region to take notice and play her record. Her next single, “Sprung On A Thug,” also received major market radio play, and was her 2nd video to reach the #1 spot on MTV Tr3s’ Mi TRL. And, LaLa continues to grow in MySpace popularity. She gains 5,000+ new ‘friends’ each month. #1 on the MySpace Latin chart, she currently has 4.4 million+ profile views, 140,000+ friends, and 7 million+ plays of her music.
Even more special than statistics is the close – or rather, ‘interactive’ relationship she has with fans. She consults with them to select her singles, choose music videos concepts, and vote on everything from their favorite outfit, haircut, and nail color, to the “thug” to be featured in the “Sprung On a Thug” video. “My fans are my A&R, they launched my career right off Myspace and I’m doing this for US”.
LaLa’s perspective and her connection to the voice of her fans are at the center of her appeal. “I write songs based on my experiences- real things that I’ve lived or seen”. This lyrical authenticity has created intense loyalty among fans and her writing prowess and success led her to a multi-album publishing deal with peermusic, the world’s largest independent music publisher.
LaLa left Melee Entertainment in 2009 and is now working with her team on developing TV shows, movie roles, clothing and accessory lines, as well as constantly creating new music for her fans.
Potential
Lala Romero Lyrics
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Ooh
I was livin′ in a daydream
All about this boy I thought that you'd be
In the beginnin′ everything seemed
So amazing
I just knew my love would save you
All my hopeful tears would rearrange you
But nothin' really changed you
I was waiting
When someone tells you who they are
You wanna believe 'em
Then someone shows you who they are
And you gotta leave ′em
Ooh
Ooh
Oh, your potential got me all fucked up
I was living this life for your love
Ooh
Ooh
Oh, your potential got me all fucked up
I was living this life for your love
Yoy would always get my hopes high
Promisin′ it will be different this time
All my girls keep saying "yo, he ain't right"
I was blinded
But if I loved hard I could show you
Just like a down girl is supposed to
Got me thinking
Who am I? Do I know you?
And still I′m trying
When someone tells you who they are
You wanna believe em
Then someone shows you who they are
Girl, don't believe him
You gotta leave him
′Cause he's so deceiving
Oh, your potential got me all fucked up
I was living this life for your love
Ooh
Ooh
Oh, your potential got me all fucked up
I was living this life for your love
Ooh
Ooh
Oh, your potential got me all fucked up
I was living this life for your love
The lyrics of Lala Romero's song "Potential" tell the story of a woman who fell for a man and believed that her love could transform him into a better person, but eventually realized that he was not willing to change. In the beginning, everything seemed perfect, and she was convinced that her love would save him. She hoped that her tears and efforts would rearrange him and make him a better person, but nothing really changed him. She waited patiently, but eventually, someone showed her who he really was, and she had to leave him. The lyrics also refer to the woman's struggle to understand who she is and whether she truly knows the man she loves.
The lyrics of "Potential" explore the theme of love and its illusions. The woman in the song is trapped in a dream world, believing that her love can conquer all. She is blinded by her feelings, even as her friends warn her that the man she loves is not right for her. The song highlights the tension between hope and reality, as the woman struggles to reconcile her expectations with the truth. The chorus of the song, which repeats the line "Oh, your potential got me all fucked up, I was living this life for your love," captures the essence of this tension, as the woman realizes that her love was based on an illusion.
Overall, "Potential" is a powerful song that speaks to the complexities of romantic love and the dangers of idealization. Through its lyrics, Lala Romero explores the pain and confusion that can arise when we invest our hopes and dreams in another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I was livin' in a daydream
I had a vision of a perfect future with you
All about this boy I thought that you'd be
I had high hopes and expectations for you
In the beginnin′ everything seemed so amazing
Things were great at first, I was really impressed with you
I just knew my love would save you
I believed that my love could change you and make things better
All my hopeful tears would rearrange you
I invested a lot of emotions and effort into this relationship
I changed everything, but nothin' really changed you
Despite my efforts, you remained the same and didn't change
I was waiting
I was holding on, waiting and hoping that things would get better
When someone tells you who they are, you wanna believe 'em
It's important to listen to what people tell you about themselves, even if it's not what you want to hear
Then someone shows you who they are, and you gotta leave 'em
When someone's actions don't match up with their words, it's time to walk away
Oh, your potential got me all fucked up
I got so caught up in what I thought you could be, that I lost sight of who you really are
I was living this life for your love
I was putting too much emphasis on our relationship and neglecting my own happiness
You would always get my hopes high
You consistently gave me false hope, keeping me optimistic about our future together
Promisin' it will be different this time
You made empty promises, telling me things would change without following through
All my girls keep saying 'yo, he ain't right'
My friends tried to warn me about you, but I didn't want to listen
I was blinded
I was too focused on the idea of what we could be, that I overlooked the reality of the situation
But if I loved hard I could show you
I believed that if I loved you enough, you would see how much I cared and change for me
Just like a down girl is supposed to
I was trying to prove my love and loyalty by being there for you no matter what
Got me thinking, who am I? Do I know you?
I started to realize that I didn't even know who you really were
And still I'm trying
Even though I know deep down that things won't change, I'm still holding on and trying to make it work
Girl, don't believe him, you gotta leave him
I'm warning myself to not believe your empty promises and to walk away from this unhealthy relationship
'Cause he's so deceiving
You're not who you appeared to be and you've been leading me on
Writer(s): Clifton Dyson Jr.
Contributed by Victoria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@breezyruybal2765
You never fail to amaze me since I was in Middle school I listened to everything you wrote love you lala 💕
@kristyochoa8958
Great song. The guy might not be everyone's cup of tea but it's all about representation in visual media, especially the representation of brown/native features. I dig it. Love you, Lala!
@yanetheart3296
I love this song❤️ Lala is so talented (: everyone shut up about the guy he's beautiful in his own way
@josegood8489
daaaaaaam lala ages like fine wine she is fiiire
@garciabecerra13
They have mad chemistry
@marlenrodriguez6699
No me canso de verlo! Por qué no le dan más publicidad a tu música Lala !!
@christopheralmager9827
The first time I heard Lala which was May 2017. I'm hooked, her music is great and she is so beautiful. Rep that raza movement....
@marlenrodriguez6699
Me hizo recordar un viejo amor 😘 que buena música LaLa !
@x213ERx
One of the best music videos I’ve seen that go with what they’re singing about. Props to the director for making this video plus the guy and lala 😊
@classified773
Loving this LaLa ♥️♥️♥️ been listening to you since middle school and while my life has made a total 360 since these days, I don't stop listening to you ♥️