"Starlight" emerged from a moment of inspiration on a boat in bad weather, penned by Muse frontman Matt Bellamy. At its core, bassist Chris Wolstenholme revealed that the song is about the profound feeling of missing loved ones. The band crafted its distinctive melody using layered piano sounds at different octaves. The accompanying music video visually reinforces this theme of longing and isolation, depicting the band adrift at sea, attempting and failing to be rescued, symbolizing a feeling of being outside the mainstream music scene. Playing "Starlight" can evoke that poignant connection to those distant yet cherished bonds.