“39'” was written by Brian May, who had a BSc in Physics from Imperial College and has since gained a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the same institution. It’s about a group of pioneers who go searching for another planet to colonize, but due to Special Relativity and time dilation, they come back to a strange Earth they no longer know.

Just like any great science fiction writer, May uses this futuristic story to explore universal themes, such as lost love and loneliness. The story is phrased like a tale of old-time explorers, on their journey to a new land.