The song features uncredited vocals from Swedish singer John Martin, who co-wrote the song with Axwell, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Michel Zitron and Vincent Pontare.

[1][2] It was released on 13 May 2011 as a digital download, and it premiered on BBC Radio 1 on 22 April 2011 by Pete Tong.

[3] Jon Watts directed the video, which features dogs as superheroes.

On 30 November 2011 the song received a nomination in 54th Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording.

[5] Save the World was well-received from music critics[citation needed].