[1] It was released on 2 November 2018 as the third single from James' debut studio album Between Us (2019).

[2] The song has peaked at number 63 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

James told Ben and Liam on Triple J: "It's about holding on to someone that's special.

"[3] At the APRA Music Awards of 2020, "Better Together" won the Most Performed Dance Work of the Year.

[4][5][6] Hayden Davies from PileRats said "It's a summery sun-soaked anthem with a bright house backbone, combining Hayden James' signature pop-house pulse with Running Touch's masterful vocal, which adds a sensual, pop-centric twist to the single's masterful sound.