The duo wanted a "big, echoey guitar sound" and took inspiration from indie bands like The xx and Explosions in the Sky , using a Fender electric guitar and software plugins to achieve it.
The emotional core of the song was born from a real-life "nightmare" at a music festival. The writers, including and Scott Harris , were inspired by an experience of getting separated from friends at Coachella . In the middle of a massive crowd with no cell service, the feeling of being "stranded" and needing a "miracle" to find their group became the foundation for the lyrics. The Technical Evolution The song's unique sound was built piece-by-piece: The Chainsmokers Feat Daya Dont Let
The track was famously intended for , but her team ultimately rejected it. This led the duo on a search for a new vocalist. Taggart eventually heard Daya’s song "Hide Away" and knew her voice was the right fit. To perfectly capture her 17-year-old range, they actually shifted the song's key up a step during recording. Impact and Legacy The duo wanted a "big, echoey guitar sound"
