: The majority of the track was written through text messages between Mendes and his longtime collaborators Scott Harris, Teddy Geiger, and Geoff Warburton. Commercial and Award Success
The track stood out from his previous work by incorporating a "rougher and moodier" vibe with a fast-paced tempo. : The majority of the track was written
: He wrote the song about the feeling of being with someone who makes you feel fearless and willing to take risks. : The song features a driving bassline, handclaps,
: The song features a driving bassline, handclaps, and a distinctive "badass" riff played on a guitalele (a hybrid instrument that sounds like a ukulele but has six strings). : To bring this character to life, the
: While reading a script for a film he was considering, Mendes fell for the personality of the female lead.
While many listeners assumed the song was about a real-life romance, Mendes later revealed that his muse was actually a fictional character.
: To bring this character to life, the music video features Mendes and actress Ellie Bamber exploring various European cities, capturing that adventurous spirit. Unique Sound and Production