Fike's songwriting and music have helped him deal with his mental health and anxiety. During an interview with Apple Music, Fike explained that he leans into his anxieties to create music. "Those are good for songwriting — there are a lot of songs on [the album] that are made with anxiety," he said. In a separate interview with Kevin Abstract, Fike also talked about how performing was cathartic for him. "I guess I am just always anxious, except for when I get on stage; it disappears right when I'm there," Fike said.