The phrase "Chasing Cars" came from Lightbody’s father, referring to a girl Gary was infatuated with: "You're like a dog chasing a car. You'll never catch it and you just wouldn't know what to do with it if you did".
The song is written in and is perfect for practicing alternate picking and basic chord changes. Master Chasing Cars on Acoustic Guitar Harrison - Chasing Cars
The song is described by Lightbody as the "purest love song" he has ever written. The phrase "Chasing Cars" came from Lightbody’s father,