Tempest drew lyrical inspiration from David Bowie’s "Space Oddity," crafting a narrative about leaving Earth for Venus.

The song was released in 1986 as the lead single from Europe's third studio album of the same name.

As the song reached its final chorus, Sophia felt a surge of excitement wash over her. She had managed to score a spot right up front, and as Joey Tempest pointed her out and dedicated the final line to her, she felt like she was on top of the world.

: The song features high-energy production, blending heavy synth layers with John Norum’s sharp guitar solos. It captures the "stadium rock" essence perfectly, making it a staple for sports events and space-themed media, including its recent inclusion in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy .

Joey Tempest wrote the song in 1981, but the band was skeptical. They were a hard rock band, and Tempest had written a song dominated by a synthesizer. In the early 80s, keyboards were often seen as "un-metal." The band members feared losing their street cred.