Astronaut in the Ocean was written and performed by Australian rapper Masked Wolf and first released in 2019. It remained relatively unknown until late 2020, when its chorus spread widely on TikTok and the track was re-released in 2021, charting in many countries. Short excerpts, especially the opening chorus line, became a shared shorthand for confidence, depth and transformation in edits. Its simple hook and distinctive delivery made it easy to recognise from just a few seconds, helping it stay popular long after its chart peak.