Originally the title for a movie's theme song, it subsequently evolved into a political term describing the contemporary social situation following the introduction of the national security law in 2020.

In the song the narrator subtly expresses the frustrations about the Chinese control over the city, complaining "this Hong Kong no longer belongs to me".

[4] During the awards ceremony of HKFA, My Little Airport performed the song with the out-of-tune British anthem God Save the Queen at the end.

It became the subject of controversy as the television live was cut short,[5] while Global Times, the Chinese state media, criticised the music group for infiltrating pro-coloniser political sentiments.

Is this event an exchange by you for the Central Government’s support for your re-election?Chief Executive: […] The Hong Kong in my vision is that it utilises the “Two Systems” granted by the state based on “One Country”, provided that “One Country, Two Systems” is accurately and comprehensively implemented; that it has high economic openness; that it protects the rights and freedom which shall be enjoyed by the citizens in accordance with the law.