[1] Kelly's intent in writing the song was to remind people to observe the two-minute silence on Remembrance Day, after a man in the same shop as him failed to do so.

[2] Kelly's anger about the lack of respect led him to write "A Pittance of Time" as a plea for people to observe the two-minute silence on Remembrance Day.

[2] Kelly recorded the song in 2002 with the lyrics being written to remind people of the sacrifices that the British Empire and Commonwealth forces made during the war for their freedom.

[2][3] Kelly also wrote a French language version of the song titled "C'est Si Peu de Temps".

[5] It was led by the businessman and Dragon's Den panellist W. Brett Wilson who was inspired by "A Pittance of Time" and felt that the excessively early Christmas displays were disrespecting the memory of the veterans.