[2] The song features vocals by Belgian singer Stromae, horn sections by Nigerian musician Femi Kuti,[3] and oud contributions from Palestinian group Le Trio Joubran.

[4] The song was written by all Coldplay members, Karnivool guitarist Drew Goddard, Kuti and Stromae,[5] while production was handled by the Dream Team.

[10] Christian Eede of The Quietus wrote that "Coldplay are digging up their roots and toying with the base-level fabric of their sound with an attacking, seductive piece that storms trumpet-first", naming the song among the best of October 2019.

[14] Coldplay performed the song alongside Femi Kuti several times during the promotion campaign for Everyday Life, including at the Hollywood Palladium,[15] and the Natural History Museum of London.

[16] In 2024, the band invited Kuti and Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna to Glastonbury Festival, which was part of the Music of the Spheres World Tour.