Have you ever lain awake wondering what amazing adventures might be unfolding somewhere out there while you sit in the same old room? Max Giesinger turns that late-night restlessness into an anthem. Starting with childhood memories of big dreams, a flickering neon light, and a Kurt Cobain poster, he paints the picture of a kid who always knew he would have to leave his small town. The song’s driving beat mirrors the urgency of wanderlust: staying feels comfortable, but the pull to explore new cities and new versions of yourself is even stronger.
In the chorus, this thirst for change collides with the search for love. Giesinger reflects on a past relationship that shrank—like the 1.40-meter-wide bed they shared—until “forever” became “maybe.” Now he imagines a soulmate lying awake in another city, just as restless, while he questions whether he is chasing a real possibility or only a shadow. The result is an uplifting yet contemplative pop track about daring to trade familiarity for the unknown, fueled by the hope that both dreams and true connection are waiting somewhere beyond the horizon.