In an interview with Triple J, guitarist Jimmy Smith said the writing and concept of the song, predates the Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost sessions,[1] although it was formally put together during the winter of 2020–21.

In an interview with Consequence of Sound, lead vocalist Yannis Philippakis, said "we were kind of imagining things returning to normality and the reemergence of almost like a cartoon spring after this incredibly bleak period.

[2] In an interview with New Musical Express, lead singer, Yannis Philippakis, described the song as an "antithesis" to lockdown blues in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[2] When interviewed by Consequence of Sound, Philippakis said that "we wanted to create a contrast between the outside world and the music that we’re writing inside this small room.

"[1] The song was originally under the working title of "Nova" and premiered during the band's performance at the All Points East music festival on 30 August 2021.