SOPHIE revealed the title of the track on June 18, 2018 in her interview for PAPER Magazine. A demo version of the track was played in an NTS Radio mix on September 24, 2018.
Take Me To Dubai
Sophie Lyrics
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I need to shake off
Things I need to laugh about
Before they feel too raw
And I heard you live
A similar life
And it's been a while but I
Recognize you in hindsight
Somewhere better than here
Scouring the maps even heard you got a scope
To search the atmosphere
If you were leaving tonight
Before the skies fade back to blue
Then I don't even need to know where to ask
Please take me with you
I loved a place
On the cliffside
Until the smoke moved in
Smothered all the daylight
You loved a place
On the shoreline
Until the water sent
You running at high tide
I know you've been looking so tell me if you find
Somewhere better than here
Scouring the maps even heard you got a scope
To search the atmosphere
If you were leaving tonight
Before the skies fade back to blue
Then I don't even need to know where to ask
Please take me with you
Take me with you
If you need me to I'll run
I've been dying to watch the sun
Set in a different space
There's so much I don't know
But I think that we should go
Before these feelings fade
I know you've been looking so tell me if you find
Somewhere better than here
Scouring the maps even heard you got a scope
To search the atmosphere
If you were leaving tonight
Before the skies fade back to blue
Then I don't even need to know where to ask
Please take me with you
Take me with you
Please take me with you
Take me with you
The lyrics of "Take Me To Dubai" by Sophie convey a longing to escape from the burdens and difficulties of life. The singer sings about a growing list of things they need to let go of and find humor in, before they become too raw. They hear that the person they are speaking to lives a similar life, and despite the passage of time, they still recognize them. The singer asks this person to let them know if they find somewhere better than their current situation, as they have been searching for a way out as well.
The song metaphorically explores the idea of leaving behind places that were once loved but have now turned negative. The singer mentions a place on the cliffside that was smothered by smoke, and a place on the shoreline where the water's tide sent the person running. This further reinforces the desire to find a new and better destination, away from the negativity and struggles of their current surroundings.
The lyrics emphasize the singer's willingness to go anywhere with this person, expressing a desire to run and watch the sun set in a different space. They acknowledge that they may not know much, but they believe that it's time to move forward and leave their current feelings behind. The plea to be taken along on this journey is repeated, highlighting the singer's longing to escape and find a better place.
Overall, "Take Me To Dubai" is a song that captures the yearning for change and escape, seeking a fresh start away from struggles and negativity. It speaks to the universal desire for a new beginning and the hope of finding a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a growing list of things
There are many things accumulating
I need to shake off
I need to let go of
Things I need to laugh about
Things I need to find humor in
Before they feel too raw
Before they become too painful
And I heard you live
And I've heard that you lead
A similar life
A life that resembles mine
And it's been a while but I
And it's been some time but I
Recognize you in hindsight
Regret not recognizing you earlier
I know you've been looking so tell me if you find
I know you've been searching, so let me know if you discover
Somewhere better than here
A place that is superior to our current location
Scouring the maps even heard you got a scope
Searching thoroughly, I've even heard you have a specialized tool
To search the atmosphere
To explore the space above
If you were leaving tonight
If you were departing this evening
Before the skies fade back to blue
Before the sky returns to its normal color
Then I don't even need to know where to ask
Then I don't even need to inquire about the destination
Please take me with you
Please bring me along
I loved a place
I had affection for a location
On the cliffside
Located on the edge of a cliff
Until the smoke moved in
Until the smoke arrived
Smothered all the daylight
Covered and eliminated all the natural light
You loved a place
You had affection for a location
On the shoreline
Located by the edge of the water
Until the water sent
Until the water pushed forcefully
You running at high tide
You fleeing when the tide was at its peak
If you need me to I'll run
If you want me to, I'll hurry
I've been dying to watch the sun
I have been longing to witness the sunset
Set in a different space
Occurs in a distinct location
There's so much I don't know
There is a great deal that I am unaware of
But I think that we should go
But I believe that we should depart
Before these feelings fade
Before these emotions diminish
Take me with you
Bring me along
Please take me with you
Kindly bring me along
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sophie Reynolds
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
velvetdreaming
Not this being the only upload of take me to Dubai on youtube
Mel
THE FACT THAT THEY TOOK DOWN HER FULL SET BC OF COPYRIGHT IM SO MAD
MegaSailorJupiter
when will take me to dubai come back from the war
AlphaLatios
LMFAO
heartbreak
If sophie doesn't release this im suing
nem in the orbit
this comment didnt age well
heartbreak
No words..
Jaedii
Bro is no one going to talk about those fucking demonic babies when the song is cutting out? I thought I was gonna sleep tonight but we got other plans ig 😭
Elisabeth Kassi
this <3
Cool Man
i dont know why you felt the need to chop this up in the shittiest way ever but alright king