City Of Dreams
Alesso & DirtySouth Lyrics

The lyrics to Alesso & DirtySouth's "City Of Dreams" are about a sense of longing and yearning. From the opening line, "Everything seems like a city of dreams," we get the impression that the world around the singer is surreal and dreamlike, almost as if everything is a manifestation of their imagination. The use of the phrase "city of dreams" suggests that the things we encounter in life can be illusory, and it is easy to get lost in them. Despite everything being otherworldly, the singer still misses someone deeply, someone who is seemingly represented by the line "There she's standing in a field of lies."

The second verse further reinforces this feeling of longing and confusion, as the singer closes their eyes, yet still has unfulfilled desires. There is a sense of tension between reality and their imagination, which leaves them feeling lost and disconnected. The repeated refrain of "Whoa-oh-oooh, whoa-oooh / I still miss you" serves as a reminder of their unrequited love, as if to say that no matter the world or the circumstances, some things just cannot be overcome.