In June 2012, it was revealed that Rihanna would star as the lead role in the film Happy Smekday!, alongside American actor Jim Parsons.

[2] In 2014, Variety magazine reported that, in addition to her voice role, Rihanna created a concept album for the film which will be released on March 13, 2015.

In July 2014 singer songwriter Kiesza announced that Rihanna had record two or three of her songs for the album but was unsure if they would appear on the final project.

[4] According to Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone the song is more optimistic and positive than her previous singles and albums which could be heard in the lines, "Turn your face towards the sun.

During the last of it, Lopez sings the lines, "Feel the light shining in the dark of night / Remember what we forgot / I know it's a longshot / But we're bringing it all back".

Scott Mills premiered the song on BBC Radio 1 on February 9, 2015[16] and it was made available for digital download the same day via the iTunes Store.

[18] Upon release it received generally positive reviews from music critics who praised its lyrics, production, chorus and Rihanna's vocals.

[20] MTV UK's Michael Pell noted, "is a heart-felt ballad with the video taking us through a magical journey of friendship between the wee girl and her alien pal.