[7] James Shotwell of Under the Gun Review gave a positive review for the track stating, "A beautiful piano line mixed with tambourine and guitar sinks under your skin while he vocals take you away to a warm summer day in a field with the one you love.
"[8] Andy Gesner of Hip Video Promo noted, "its just the sort of bracing and emotionally-forthright pop that connects with young listeners.
"[9] The music video for "Big City Dreams" was released in December 2008 and was directed by Isaac Ravishankara.
[12] The music video begins with Drew in his living room sitting with his girlfriend before she leaves the Midwest.
As she walks through the streets of the town she's abandoning, a ball of yellow yarn attached to her ankle begins to unravel.