: It features "The Motor," a recurring arpeggiated chord riff that Young uses throughout his work to create a sense of forward movement.
: The song documents a trip Young took to Madeline Island , an archipelago in Lake Superior , to reconnect with his parents after years of a busy touring schedule. Owl City - Madeline Island (Audio)
: The line "It was all a blur but there we were" is nearly identical to a line in his previous song "I Found Love," using the same melody. : It features "The Motor," a recurring arpeggiated
: Fans have noted that the melody during the "On Madeline Island" line bears a striking resemblance to a portion of his cover of "Waving Through A Window". : Fans have noted that the melody during
: The lyrics explicitly mention real-world locations such as I-35 , Duluth , Bayfield , La Pointe , and Big Bay State Park .
: During the production of the Cinematic album in 2017, Young spent time gathering audio samples and field recordings, including sounds captured under bridges and on boat trips, to add authentic textures to his songs.