Float is a song of encouragement, inspired by the tragedies in Iraq. Jon wrote it especially for his friend Jeremy Courtney, who currently spends his life helping families there. Jon Foreman said the following about the song:

I began to picture Jeremy’s family halfway around the world- smiling, dancing even! By the time I reached the studio the skeleton of the song was coming to life, with bass, guitar, and drums playing in my head. A few days later, when my brother Tim and I finished the chorus and the bridge I knew we had something special.

He added:

So let “Float” be a song of encouragement, to reach higher far above the patterns of this world. I’d like to dedicate this song not just to Jeremy, but to all the freedom fighters out there. To the doctors, the dreamers, the champions of community, the hopeful, the discouraged, let this be a song that reminds you to stay on course. Don’t slow down! Stay unique! Don’t give up! Resist the urge to become cynical and apathetic! Keep on loving, keep on hoping, and stay faithful to the purpose for which you were created.