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Potential Lyrics by Soft Cell

The Bedsit Tapes

1980

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A child in the playground
The woman on the bus
The man in the motor car
Or anyone of us
A youth on a motorbike
The old man in the park
The girl at the window
The footsteps in the dark

We have got the potential
We could be anything
We have got the potential
We could do anything

Behind closed doors
Behind the facade
The memories of a certain man
Are never, never, never to far
You can see him in the window
Sitting in his place
Take another look
You might recognise his face

We have got the potential
We could be anything
We have got the potential
We could do anything

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Do you think we've got the potential
We have got the potential
We have got the potential
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P O T E N T I A L
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We have got the potential
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About “Potential” by Soft Cell

Read the complete lyrics to "Potential" by Soft Cell from the album "The Bedsit Tapes" in 1980. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Potential" is performed by Soft Cell. from the album "The Bedsit Tapes" in 1980 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Potential", explore more songs by Soft Cell using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Potential" is credited to Soft Cell. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Potential" appears on "The Bedsit Tapes" in 1980.

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