The song was recorded as a tribute to the late actor Paul Walker, who died in a car accident during the filming of the movie. "See You Again" deals with themes of friendship, loss and reunion in the afterlife. The lyrics reflect the grief of losing a loved one and the hope of seeing them again one day. The song's emotional message resonated worldwide, especially with fans of the "Fast & Furious" franchise, who were deeply attached to Walker. "See You Again" reached number 1 in numerous countries, including the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, where it stayed at the top for 12 weeks. The music video for the song has been viewed billions of times on YouTube and is one of the most viewed videos on the platform. The song has been nominated for several awards, including winning the Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song in 2016.