[1] In an interview with Billboard, van Dyk spoke about collaborating with Young; "He's probably one of the most insanely great people I've ever met.

[3] Recording took place in New York City and the final production occurred in Berlin in van Dyk's studio.

David Greenwald of MTV stated, "The track gets some big-hearted vocals from Owl City 's Adam Young, who borrows a page from Coldplay...

The blinking four-on-the-floor beat strikes a balance between Young's breathy vocals and dance floor electricity, with the drums dropping out for the chorus before climbing back into the mix for a rave-y explosion.

The video is in a science fiction setting, "zooming through a vintage arcade game into an impressive world of cinematic references.