Written by vocalist Colin Campsie, bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane and record producer Gardner Cole, the song was a top 20 hit single in the United States.

[3] Due to the success of "Another Lover" in the U.S., Giant Steps joined a wave of British acts at the time, including Breathe, Scarlett and Black and the Escape Club, who became "American pop stars" before being exported "back for re-release in Britain.

"[4] McFarlane said of the single's UK re-release, "Already, we are noticing a better reaction to the record this time around.

"[4] He added, "It's getting more air play, and the general vibe is a bit better—all because it was a hit in America.

"[5] The song was featured as the opening track to the 1989 comedy film Loverboy starring Patrick Dempsey.