Potential Lyrics – Lauv

[Verse 1]
We’ve been friends for years
And you were always here
Through my heartbreak tears
And none of them compare to you
Never told you why
Always held inside
No more tears to cry
I’m not afraid, I gotta say

[Chorus]
Oh, damn, I think we got potential
I call it how I see it, and I see it in my mental
Like, damn, I know we could be special
I’ll sell you on the vision, but this heart is not for rental
Like, damn, don’t mean no disrespectful
I know you’re with somebody, but your body shouldn’t settle
Like, damn, I think we got p—, I think we got p—
I think we got potential
I think we got potential, oh, woah

[Verse 2]
Had a heart attack
When I told you that
That I loved you back
You never said, but I always knew
You’ll be the one at the afterparty
After the fun, you’ll admit you want me
Like, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
I want you, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh

[Chorus]
Oh, damn, I think we got potential
I call it how I see it, and I see it in my mental
Like, damn, I know we could be special
I’ll sell you on the vision, but this heart is not for rental
Like, damn, don’t mean no disrespectful
I know you’re with somebody, but your body shouldn’t settle
Like, damn, I think we got p—, I think we got p—
I think we got potential

[Bridge]
With a body like that, body like that
I don’t want nobody else
With a body like that, body like that
I just want you to myself
With a body like that, body like that
I don’t want nobody else
With a body like that, body like that
I just can’t keep my hands to myself

[Chorus]
Like, damn, I think we got potential
I call it how I see it, and I see it in my mental (Mental)
Like, damn, I know we could be special
I’ll sell you on the vision, but this heart is not for rental
Like, damn, don’t mean no disrespectful
I know you’re with somebody, but your body shouldn’t settle
Like, damn, I think we got p— (I think we got p—)
I think we got p— (I think we got p—)
I think we got potential, oh, oh
I think we got p—, I think we got p—
I think we got potential

[Verse 1]
The narrator reflects on a long-standing friendship, acknowledging the constant support and presence of the friend during difficult times, particularly heartbreaks. They confess to having kept their true feelings hidden, but now feel emboldened to express themselves without fear of rejection or judgment.

[Chorus]
The narrator boldly declares their belief in the potential for a romantic relationship with their friend. They emphasize their conviction and visualization of a special connection, asserting that their feelings are genuine and not fleeting. Despite the friend being involved with someone else, the narrator urges them not to settle for less and hints at their desire for a deeper bond.

[Verse 2]
The narrator recalls a moment of vulnerability when they confessed their love to the friend, albeit without receiving a direct response. Despite this, they sense a mutual attraction, especially in more intimate settings like afterparties. The repetition of “ooh” suggests a longing for reciprocation and a desire for the friend to acknowledge their feelings.

[Chorus]
Reiterating their belief in the potential for a romantic relationship, the narrator emphasizes their unwavering conviction and determination. They acknowledge the friend’s current relationship but assert that their connection surpasses mere physical attraction. The repetition of “potential” underscores their confidence in the depth of their bond and the possibility of a future together.

[Bridge]
The bridge emphasizes the narrator’s intense attraction to the friend, particularly focusing on their physical attributes. They express a desire to have the friend exclusively for themselves, unable to resist their allure despite any external circumstances or competing interests.

[Chorus]
In the final chorus, the narrator reaffirms their belief in the potential for a meaningful relationship, emphasizing their unwavering commitment and the undeniable chemistry between them. Despite acknowledging the friend’s current situation, they remain optimistic about the possibility of a future together, echoing the song’s central theme of hope and possibility.