“This Is The Future” is a dream-pop ballad that delivers a comforting reassurance of a happy ending. The song could be about awakening into a pleasant afterlife, which would be consistent with Adam’s strong Christian beliefs.
[Chorus]
Wake up on your own
And look around you 'cause you're not alone
Release your high hopes and they'll survive
Because this is the future and you are alive
[Verse 1]
Dive in and swim away
From your loneliness
And miserable days
[Chorus]
And when you wake up on your own
Look around you cause you're not alone
Let your hopes go and they'll survive
'Cause this is the future and you are alive
[Outro]
You're headed home
You're headed home
This Is the Future was written by Adam Young.
This Is the Future was produced by Adam Young.
Owl City released This Is the Future on Mon Mar 17 2008.