The idea for the lyrics came after Emmy accidentally discovered her tragic story, prompting her to imagine an alternative fate in which the animal, instead of dying, experiences an endless party in space.

[3] Eurosong 2025 was the national final format developed by RTÉ in order to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

[6] After initially being rejected from the Norwegian Melodi Grand Prix,[7] the "Laika Party" received a second chance on 23 January 2025, when it was announced as an entry for Eurosong, Ireland's selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

[10] The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, and will consist of two semi-finals to be held on the respective dates of 13 and 15 May and the final on 17 May 2025.

[11] During the allocation draw held on 28 January 2025, Ireland was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the first half of the show.