The song's narrative follows a narrator who is so lonely in reality that they have created a perfect soulmate within their subconscious.
: There is a constant struggle between wanting to stay in the "dream state" and the pain of waking up to "reality".
"See You Again" by featuring Kali Uchis tells the story of an intense, idealized infatuation with a person who only exists in a dream state. The Musical Story
While the song is a work of fiction, its creation has several interesting real-world ties: Tyler The Creator's Reaction to 'See You Again' - TikTok