Kushner wrote it with Hayden Robert Hubers, Jeremy Fedryk, and Josh Bruce Williams, and Rob Kirwan produced it.

After realizing he could sing after finishing 12th grade, David Kushner began writing songs with a close friend while living in Florida.

[1][2] Kushner wrote the song "Daylight" with Hayden Robert Hubers, Jeremy Fedryk, and Josh Bruce Williams.

"[2] One of the fastest songs Kushner ever wrote, its story is based on biblical allusions he found inspirational as a child.

[1] He created "Daylight" stimulated by Paul the Apostle's teachings about overcoming "evil forces" in the world, perceiving "darkness" as a ubiquitous concept that represents the "worst version of ourselves".

[4] "Daylight" went viral on video-sharing service TikTok, after Kushner posted demo snippets and created a trend called "You look happier; what happened" leading up to its release.

[3] "Daylight" is an eerie orchestral gothic pop[11] ballad, on which Kushner projects deep baritone vocals.

[6] Robin Murray of Clash commented: "'Daylight' leans on that dulcet lyric, his word play shows a complex aspect to his personality.

Playing with light and shade, the song utilises emotional depth, with Kushner's vivid vocal brooding with feeling.

"[12] Words and music for "Daylight" were written by Jeremy Fedryk, David Kushner, Hayden Hubers and Josh Bruce Williams.

Luke Shaw and Landon Juern directed the music video for "Daylight", which was released alongside it and features the elements fire, water, air, and ash.