It was a success in Australia, reaching number 14, and in New Zealand, where it topped the singles chart in March 2002.

[4] In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Amazing" was ranked number 80.

He stated that the song was written as a "beautiful goodbye" to a relationship with an older, more experienced partner.

One day while travelling to school by bus, Sarah notices a young man walking near the road.

[17] In 2024 Woolworths used the song as the background to their 'Fresh Fuels The Best In All Of Us' campaign featuring Paralympic swimmer Col Pearse.