The song was released on 11 September 2020 as the lead single from his third EP, Bright Lights, Red Eyes, which was announced on the same day.

[1] A translucent orange 7" vinyl was released on 14 July 2021, limited to 150 copies for Record Store Day 2021.

[2] The music video for "As Long as You Care" was directed by Grey Ghost and released on 10 September 2020.

It features Ruel meandering around a 70s inspired house, while also playing various 70s television stereotypes on screens around the home, complimenting the smooth and groovy burn of the song itself.

[1][3] Vivien Topalovic from Live Wire AU said "The song feels like it's straight out of the 1970s with its pulsating bass line and wavy guitar riffs.