The album was inspired by outer space and the future.

The album was partially inspired by the war in Iraq.

The album is inspired by letters of fans from around the world.

The album is partially inspired by the 1997 film Contact.

She said that the album was inspired by the breakup with her former partner.

The entire album is inspired by famous movies, both music and lyrics.

The album was inspired by the events in Pausini's life between 2004 and 2008.

The album is partly inspired by the passing of Hay's father in 2010.

The album was inspired by the space race and concerned man's first close encounter with alien life forms.

Powell has said the album was inspired by his time spent visiting Hawaii.