The Suite plays through continuously, typical of progressive rock concept albums.

The lyrics of the suite reflect on a variety of themes, such as the passage of time ("Dali's Music Box," "Reprise"), the role of God in our lives ("Aurora Borealis," "Solar Sea"), and the nature of the universe ("Transmission").

[2] However, as with all of This World's work, many of the songs were created in collaboration between band members.

The album was recorded in Destin, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Los Angeles, California over a period of several years.

After veteran This World drummer Clay Green was unavailable to perform on this album, Lee and Rob travelled to Denver, Colorado to record with their childhood friend, Mark Raynes.