Potential
ill Snek Lyrics


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I try and I try but it don't seem to work
I act like I'm tough but i can't cope with the hurt
If I died right now would it fix all the hurt
Man I been wasting my potential on the bud and the percs

I want it more when they say no man I don't get how that works
But I've burning through my chances
You can't get me to work
I'd rather sit in my emotions
Let's just drown I'll go first
I steal some pills from her purse
And then i dip to the hearse

Ok let's rock out
Man I've been gone for too long
And I don't really know that bitch
That's why i hide My phone
I know my skin fair
But man the kid got tone
And no it's not fair
How they won't let me blow
I'm in the top tier but still ain't got no hope
I'm undereducated man so i do is get stoned
Can't let her stay round long enough to learn the sound of the phone
You know I've learned a lot this year that's why I'm mindin' my own
I can't trust these stupid bitches cus they ain't got no goals
Some gold up in my mouth it catch the light when i talk
Some chains to clink together hear the sound when i walk
All these people buying weed to roll that shit up with chalk
But everything i do is Raw man from my smile to my socks
Can't entertain nobody like me with the shit that you barf
So hard to find the right beat you know I've been on the hunt
Got anger issues when I'm mad Its like Attila the Hun
I'm killin' everybody with this truth
i do that every single time I'm in the booth
I'm Don and i been locked up all alone inside a tomb

Wake up then smoke then work then fuck then eat some fuckin' food
And I Don't know bout Travis I'm the highest in my room
These pills just make me shitty i don't wanna be that dude
And if u trust me please be careful cuz i ain't got shit to lose




I'm crying to momma cuz i don't know what to do
Got time to shine but first i need to some sort of fucking fuel

Overall Meaning

In the song "Potential" by ill Snek, the artist lays out his struggles with coping with emotional pain and feeling like he's wasted his potential, possibly due to his apparent addiction to drugs. He expresses frustration with himself for not being able to push through the hurt and seems to toy with the idea of death as a way to make it better. The lyrics suggest that the artist has had opportunities to create success for himself but has squandered them because of his vices, which include stealing pills and smoking weed. He acknowledges a certain level of anger issues but also asserts his confidence in his musical talent, feeling as though he's among the best but still unable to effectively capitalize on the opportunities presented to him. The song ends on a somber note, with the artist expressing a desperate need to find some sort of fuel to help him move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I try and I try but it don't seem to work
Despite my efforts, I'm not succeeding


I act like I'm tough but i can't cope with the hurt
I put on a front of strength, but internally I'm struggling


If I died right now would it fix all the hurt
I wonder if death is the solution to my emotional pain


Man I been wasting my potential on the bud and the percs
I've been squandering my talent and ability on drugs


I want it more when they say no man I don't get how that works
I find myself more motivated to prove others wrong when they doubt me


But I've burning through my chances
I've been ruining whatever opportunities I've been given


You can't get me to work
I'm resistant to putting in the effort


I'd rather sit in my emotions
I'd rather stew in my feelings


Let's just drown I'll go first
I'm willing to fall deeper into this depressive state


I steal some pills from her purse
I resort to stealing drugs from someone else


And then i dip to the hearse
I leave the scene with the stolen drugs


Ok let's rock out
I'm ready to perform now


Man I've been gone for too long
I've been absent for a while


And I don't really know that bitch
I'm unfamiliar with this person


That's why i hide My phone
I'm untrusting and guarded


I know my skin fair
I'm aware of how I look


But man the kid got tone
But I have a good voice


And no it's not fair
I feel like I'm not getting the recognition I deserve


How they won't let me blow
I'm not getting the success I want


I'm in the top tier but still ain't got no hope
Even though I'm at a high level, I still feel hopeless


I'm undereducated man so i do is get stoned
I lack education and resort to drugs


Can't let her stay round long enough to learn the sound of the phone
I'm paranoid about someone listening in on my conversations


You know I've learned a lot this year that's why I'm mindin' my own
I've taken away some valuable lessons and am focusing on myself


I can't trust these stupid bitches cus they ain't got no goals
I have trust issues with women because they don't share my ambition


Some gold up in my mouth it catch the light when i talk
I have gold teeth that catch people's attention when I speak


Some chains to clink together hear the sound when i walk
I wear chains that make noise when I walk


All these people buying weed to roll that shit up with chalk
Others are using drugs for recreational purposes, not like me


But everything i do is Raw man from my smile to my socks
I'm genuine and don't put up a facade


Can't entertain nobody like me with the shit that you barf
Others don't have what it takes to impress someone like me


So hard to find the right beat you know I've been on the hunt
I'm struggling to find the right musical accompaniment


Got anger issues when I'm mad Its like Attila the Hun
I have difficulty controlling my temper


I'm killin' everybody with this truth
I'm using my honesty to make an impact


i do that every single time I'm in the booth
My music is always truthful and impactful


I'm Don and i been locked up all alone inside a tomb
I'm Don and I feel trapped and isolated


Wake up then smoke then work then fuck then eat some fuckin' food
My routine consists of smoking, working, having sex, and eating


And I Don't know bout Travis I'm the highest in my room
I'm unsure about what Travis is doing, but I'm really high


These pills just make me shitty i don't wanna be that dude
Drugs are negatively affecting me and I don't want to be that person


And if u trust me please be careful cuz i ain't got shit to lose
If someone has faith in me, they should be cautious because I'm desperate


I'm crying to momma cuz i don't know what to do
I'm reaching out to my mother for guidance


Got time to shine but first i need to some sort of fucking fuel
I have the potential to succeed, but first need motivation




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Written by: Ill Snek

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