What does the dream water town song mean?

Expressed the hero's regret that he can't be with his beloved.

Water Town in Dreams is a song written by Luo Bing, composed by Zhou Di and sung by Jison. It was included in the album "Only Love Me One" released by Astral Culture in February, 1994. The song depicts the beautiful scenery of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, but also reveals the hero's deep yearning for his hometown and reminiscence of the past. The lyrics mentioned that "the lingering past has turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared in the distance" reflects the hero's helplessness and nostalgia for the lost love, while "Linglong spent his whole life waiting on the shore at the end of the year, why can't he be the bride you want" expresses the hero's regret and longing for not being with his beloved. Through the delicate lyrics and melody, the whole song creates a gentle and nostalgic atmosphere and touches the heartstrings of the audience.