Algorithms in dreams sings about urban loneliness and hope in To the future self from the album To the future self (I will not give up the courage to love). Lyricists 張正宗 and 黃婷 write about searching for connection in a bustling city. The song stars a solitary figure defying isolation.
Released: December 8, 2025
To the future self (looking for someone to sympathize with)
Algorithms In Dreams • From “To the future self (I will not give up the courage to love)”
To the future self (looking for someone to sympathize with) Lyrics Translation Algorithms In Dreams | To the future self (I will not give up the courage to love)
張正宗 and 黃婷 describe a heart that won’t give up on love, even when hurt. They mention standing on a rooftop, gazing at a lonely city, and chasing empty freedom. The lyrics show strength and honesty in believing in true love.
Wo Bu Fang Qi Ai De Yong QiI won’t give up on the courage to love,
Wo Bu Huai Yi Hui You Zhen XinI don’t doubt that there’s a true heart for me.
Wo Yao Wo Zhu Yi Ge Zui Mei De MengI want to hold onto the most beautiful dream,
Gei Wei Lai De Zi JiAnd give it to my future self.
Zhan Zai Kuang Feng De Tian Tai Yi Wang Wu JiStanding on a rooftop in a wild wind, I gaze out endlessly,
Zhe Zuo Gu Du De Cheng ShiThis lonely city.
Zai Tian Kong Yu Gao Lou Jiao Jie De Jin TouAt the edge where the sky meets the skyscrapers,
Shui Zhui Xun Kong Dong De Zi YouWho is chasing after an empty freedom?
Yang Guang Fu Gai Zhe Yi Ke Ning Jing De WoThe sunlight covers me in this quiet moment,
Ge Jue Le Xuan Xiao He Leng MoShutting out the noise and the coldness.
Chuan Liu Bu Xi De Ren You Dang Zai Jie TouEndless streams of people drift along the streets,
Shui Neng Ting Jian Shui De Ji MoWho can hear anyone else’s loneliness?
Zhao Yi Ge Ren惺惺 Xiang XiLooking for a kindred spirit who understands,
Zhao Yi Ke Xin Xin Xin Xiang YinLooking for a heart that beats in time with mine.
Zai Zhe Ge Yu Zhou Wo Du Yi Wu ErIn this universe, I am one of a kind,
Mei Ren Neng Qu DaiNo one can ever replace me.
Bu Guan Zen Yang Zen Yang Dou Hui Shou ShangNo matter what, I know I’ll get hurt,
Shang Le You Zen YangBut so what if I do?
Zhi Shao Wo Hen Jian Qiang Wo Hen Tan DangAt least I’m strong, and I’m honest.
Ye Mu Long Zhao Fan Mang De Yi Pian Deng HaiNight falls over a busy sea of lights.
Duo Shao Ren Duo Shao Zhong Wu NaiSo many people, so many kinds of helplessness,
Zai Xing Guang Li Yi Wang Zuo Tian De Shang HaiTrying to forget yesterday’s pain under the starlight.
Yi Jue Xing Lai Hai You Qi DaiWaking up to find there’s still hope.
Wo Bu Fang Qi Ai De Yong QiI won’t give up on the courage to love,
Wo Bu Huai Yi Hui You Zhen XinI don’t doubt that there’s a true heart for me.
Wo Yao Wo Zhu Yi Ge Zui Mei De MengI want to hold onto the most beautiful dream,
Gei Wei Lai De Zi JiAnd give it to my future self.
Yi Tian Yi Tian Yi Tian Tui Fan Yi TianDay after day, pushing on through another day,
Jian Chi De Xin YangI’m holding onto my faith.
Wo Hui Ji De Wo Jin Tian De Mo YangI’ll remember the way I am today.
You Yi Ge Ren惺惺 Xiang XiThere’s a kindred spirit out there who understands,
You Yi Ke Xin Xin Xin Xiang YinThere’s a heart that beats in time with mine.
Pao Kai Guo Qu Wo Xiang Ren Zhen Zhui XunLeaving the past behind, I want to seriously chase after,
Wei Lai De Zi JiThe person I’m meant to be.
Bu Guan Zen Yang Zen Yang Dou Hui Shou ShangNo matter what, I know I’ll get hurt,
Shang Le You Zen YangBut so what if I do?
Zhi Shao Wo Hen Jian Qiang Wo Hen Tan DangAt least I’m strong, and I’m honest.
Wo Bu Fang Qi Ai De Yong QiI won’t give up on the courage to love,
Wo Bu Huai Yi Hui You Zhen XinI don’t doubt that there’s a true heart for me.
Wo Yao Wo Zhu Yi Ge Zui Mei De MengI want to hold onto the most beautiful dream,
Gei Wei Lai De Zi JiAnd give it to my future self.
Bu Guan Zen Yang Zen Yang Dou Hui Shou ShangNo matter what, I know I’ll get hurt,
Shang Le You Zen YangBut so what if I do?
Zhi Shao Wo Hen Jian Qiang Wo Hen Tan DangAt least I’m strong, and I’m honest.
Wei Lai De Ni Hui Dong Wo De Feng KuangThe future me will understand my madness.
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To the future self (looking for someone to sympathize with) Music Video
The To the future self lyrics meaning highlights a promise to hold onto dreams and courage. It tells of waking up to hope and leaving the past behind. The song brings warmth to modern life’s indifference.