Operating out of their basement studio in Queens, New York, and surrounded by their collection of synths and pedals, the two pride themselves on weaving an emotional journey into each track.
Soaring arpeggios and poignant melodies permeate their productions; powerful basslines growl underneath. Backed by a constantly evolving, dancefloor-ready groove, this is music that is sure to move your soul as much as it moves your body.
Miles Away
Local Dialect Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Fly to arabian earth
Would wanna leave this behind?
I wanna go to the desert
It′s crowded here, my head hurts
Let's get on a plane tonight
That′s my kind of paradise
Fly to arabian earth
Would wanna leave this behind?
I wanna go to the desert
It's crowded here, my head hurts
Let's get on a plane tonight
That′s my kind of paradise
Miles and miles away
It′s a city break
We both need the change
Like a holiday
Miles and miles away
I can almost taste
Sweet warm air
Let's go before I suffocate
Ahh, umm-umm, umm-umm
Ahh, umm-umm, umm-umm
Ahh, umm-umm, umm-umm
Ahh, umm-umm, umm-umm
Ahh, umm-umm, umm-umm
Ahh, umm-umm, umm-umm
I wanna go to the desert
Fly to arabian earth
Would wanna leave this behind?
I wanna go to the desert
It′s crowded here, my head hurts
Let's get on a plane tonight
That′s my kind of paradise
The lyrics of Local Dialect’s song “Miles Away” talk about the desire to escape from the chaos of life and go to a peaceful place. The singer wants to go to the desert, fly to Arabian earth and leave everything behind. The crowded city is giving them a headache, and they want to get on a plane tonight to find their own kind of paradise. They even say, “Let's go before I suffocate” which indicates how much they need a break.
The chorus talks about the need for a change and how going miles and miles away from the hustle and bustle is like a holiday. The warm air and the promise of peace give the singer a sense of freedom, and they say they can almost taste it. The repetitive “Ahh, umm-umm, umm-umm” adds to the feeling of being lost in a dream and longing for an escape.
Overall, the song is about finding one’s peace of mind by escaping the chaos of the city and finding their own paradise in the desert. With its soothing melody and relatable lyrics, “Miles Away” strikes a chord with anyone who feels overwhelmed and is looking for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna go to the desert
I am feeling a strong desire to visit the desert
Fly to Arabian earth
I want to travel to the Middle East and experience their culture
Would wanna leave this behind?
Do I really want to leave everything I have behind to go on this trip?
It's crowded here, my head hurts
I am feeling overwhelmed and need a break from the chaos around me
Let's get on a plane tonight
I am ready to take action and leave for my trip immediately
That's my kind of paradise
The desert and its peacefulness is my idea of paradise
Miles and miles away
The place I want to go is far away
It's a city break
I need a break from the hustle and bustle of city life
We both need the change
I am not alone in my desire for a change of scenery
Like a holiday
This trip will be like a much-needed vacation for me
I can almost taste
I can feel the desert air and anticipation of the trip filling my senses
Sweet warm air
The air in the desert will be comforting and rejuvenating
Let's go before I suffocate
I need to escape my current situation before the stress becomes too much to handle
Writer(s): Elizabeth Murphy, Dharit Tantiviramanond, Samuel Perricone
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.