Potential
Zachary Booth Lyrics


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Lately I've been feeling so bad
I can't get to the root of what we had
But I know
That it's gone
I once thought that we were best of friends
But now I'm reconsidering what I was thinking
That day
And I thought that we were so strong
And I thought that we had a place together
I fought for you so hard
I never let people think what they wanted to think
About you
And now I'm stuck here all alone, with no friends and no home
Nowhere to call my own
No no no ooh
I thought that we were so strong
And I thought that we had a place together
The potential was there but now it's lost
The potential was there but now it's lost
And I thought that we were so strong
And I thought that we had a place together
Lately I've been feeling so bad
I can't get to the root of what we had




But I know
That it's gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zachary Booth's song "Potential" reflect the singer's feelings of loss and disappointment in a past relationship. The repetition of feeling "so bad" and being unable to understand what went wrong conveys a sense of confusion and sadness. The singer acknowledges that the connection they once shared is no longer present, as they struggle to come to terms with the end of the relationship.


The lyrics explore the theme of friendship and the realization that what the singer once believed to be a strong bond has now crumbled. The mention of fighting for the other person and defending them against judgment from others highlights the depth of the singer's commitment and loyalty. However, despite their efforts, the relationship has unraveled, leaving the singer feeling abandoned and isolated.


The repeated refrain of believing in the strength of the relationship and envisioning a future together emphasizes the sense of loss and shattered dreams experienced by the singer. The word "potential" signifies the promise and hope that once existed in the relationship, but now, it has dissipated. The use of repetition in the lyrics underscores the singer's attempts to grapple with the finality of the situation and come to terms with the fact that what they once had is now lost.


In the closing lines, the singer acknowledges the reality of their current situation - feeling alone, without friends or a place to call home. The repetition of the phrase "I thought that we were so strong" and the confirmation that what they had is now gone serve as a poignant conclusion to the song, capturing the singer's acceptance of the end of the relationship and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The lyrics of "Potential" encapsulate the complexity of emotions tied to lost love and the process of moving on from a once cherished connection.




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Written by: Zachary Booth

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