: Urban described the writing process as "pure joy". He intended for the 3-minute and 41-second track to provide a moment for listeners to "exhale and be in the moment" despite real-world struggles.
: The song was designed as a "summer concert song" with a driving beat and infectious energy to kick off his The Speed of Now World Tour . Keith Urban - Nightfalls (Lyric Video)
The track is noted for its sound, leaning heavily into: : Urban described the writing process as "pure joy"