Dreaming
Dr. Alex - M.A.T.O. Lyrics

I could hear mourning doves outside
The singer is setting the scene for the story which is about to unfold, emphasizing the tangible and sensory details.

When she said, "maybe we could take a ride"
The singer's partner suggests going on an adventure together, setting the stage for the relationship dynamic that will be explored throughout the song.

Rollin' down Melrose laughing at the hype-beasts
The singer and their partner are enjoying themselves, living in the moment and finding humor in the absurdities of life.

Thinking about how this could the rest of my life
The artist is contemplating the possibility of a long-term commitment with their partner, but is simultaneously uncertain about their feelings.

I mean I wanted to want it but
The artist acknowledges that they feel conflicted about their emotions, wanting to fully invest in the present relationship but being unable to do so.

Every time I was growing with her I was dreaming of you
The singer reveals that they cannot stop thinking about someone else, even as they are trying to build a relationship with their current partner.

Brunch at the parents, learned all her habits
The singer is describing the process of getting to know their partner on a deeper level and integrating themselves into their family life.

And her computer password was just her name backwards
The artist shares a small detail that showcases their partner's personality and quirks, indicating that they pay close attention to her life and interests.

Yah we'd drive up the 5 in the morning pre-traffic
The artist describes a shared experience with their partner, one that is intimate and unique to their relationship.

Both gotta pee but we'd hold it in laughing
The artist shares a lighthearted moment of camaraderie and connection with their partner, emphasizing the joy and laughter they share in their relationship.

Coexisting in all the right ways but I
The singer acknowledges that their relationship with their partner is comfortable and functional, but that they are still grappling with their own emotional baggage and longing for someone else.

Never seemed to shake the malaise
The artist acknowledges that, despite their best efforts, they cannot fully commit to their relationship with their partner and feel unfulfilled and uneasy as a result.

Remember that night? I can see it all so well
The singer revisits a fond and vivid memory they share with the person they cannot stop thinking about, indicating that this person holds significant emotional weight for them.

Your piled up sink and we shared a twin XL
The singer shares small details of their past experience with this person, emphasizing the intimacy and domesticity they used to share.

Two umbrellas circled Cambridge shitting on The Lampoon
The singer describes another shared memory that is unique to their connection with the person they cannot stop thinking about, further emphasizing their strong emotional attachment to them.

I'm glad we had the morning and my lobby call was noon
The artist expresses gratitude for the time they have spent with the person they cannot stop thinking about, but also acknowledges that their life and obligations move ever forward.

And I hardly even know you and you hardly even know me
The artist acknowledges that their connection with the person they cannot stop thinking about is not based on knowing each other particularly well or intimately, but on shared experiences and emotions.

Every time I was growing with her I was dreaming of you
The singer repeats the refrain, emphasizing that their current relationship is something they cannot shake, but that they are still compelled to think about this other person.

You
The singer directly addresses the person they cannot stop thinking about, indicating the depth of their longing and desire.

Of you
The repetition of this phrase underscores the focus of the song and the artist's continual thoughts about this other person.

At The Promenade
The artist recalls another location or memory shared with the person they cannot stop thinking about.

My Ikea bed
The artist shares a small detail of their own life, but one that has taken on significance due to its association with the person they cannot stop thinking about.

And the public pool
The singer shares another detail that is not significant in and of itself, but is now emotionally charged because it is connected to the person they cannot stop thinking about.

Playing in my head
The artist repeats the refrain in a more condensed way, emphasizing that thoughts of this person persist in their mind and emotions.

And maybe you're just a myth I invented
The singer questions the reality of their emotions and the depth of their connection to the other person, wondering if it is all just a fantasy they have created.

Out of the confines that were presented
The singer suggests that their connection with this other person is a response to the limitations or constraints of their life and relationships.

Bone and flesh and blood and matter
The singer describes the physicality of life and human bodies, acknowledging that they are grounded in the reality of existence but still grappling with their emotional desires.

Thinking time will be the answer
The artist expresses the hope that with enough time and distance, their emotions will resolve and they will understand their own heart better.