In a statement, the duo said the inspiration behind the track is the belief that "this generation could be the best yet" saying "We can do this by becoming aware that we are all here, together, for reasons we'll never fully grasp.

[2][3] The song was chosen to represent Australia at the OGAE Second Chance Contest,[4] where it placed fourth.

[5] On 2 December 2018, Electric Fields were amongst the first set of four names announced to compete in the first Australian national final to select representative for Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.

[7] auspOp reviewed the track, saying "We're really digging this edgy dance/pop number… with savage vocals, splashes of Pitjantjatjara [and] Yankunytjatjara language, little stylistic flourishes… we seriously think this could win the whole thing.

[1] Walter Marsh said "'2000 and Whatever' also looked to be a perfect choice for Eurovision, from its pulsating electronic beat and big, pitch shifting pop chorus to its theme of millennial empowerment.