It was released on March 5, 2013, as the third and final single from their fourth studio album Omens, via Photo Finish Records.

[1] They eventually streamed the single on their website the following day, before it was released for digital download on March 5.

"[3] Kelly Gonsalves of The Pop Break stated, "this song is highly refreshing, even featuring some pleasant piano chords and just the kind of melody that makes you wanna throw your arm over a friend’s shoulder and wave your cell phone around in the air.

"[4] The music video for "Back to Life" premiered on March 5, 2013, and was directed by Mickey Finnegan.

[5][6] The video sees the duo robbing a fish market at a grocery store which leads them into getting a fight with the butcher.