"Drowning Potential" by Hopesfall is a song that seems to be about missed opportunities and settling for less than you deserve in life and love. The lyrics suggest that the narrator and possibly others have potential for something greater, but instead they have settled for a "common man" or less than they are capable of achieving. The song also touches on the idea of shifting roles and worlds, suggesting that the narrator's priorities and desires are changing. The repetition of "bow:sleep:bow:sleep:bow" could represent a sense of being trapped in a cycle or pattern. The chorus, "It's all withheld, awake," hints at a feeling of being held back or restrained, but also suggests a desire to break free and awaken to one's full potential. The second half of the song introduces the idea of an "ominous circle" and the need for intercession or intervention to overcome old enemies and find resolution. The lyrics become more abstract and open to interpretation, but still convey a sense of struggle and a search for meaning.
