I prefer what I call open lyrics, so that the kids can fit their own feelings to them... And so [it] is a love song, because I think everyone goes through the phase when they think no one in the world knows how hurt they are – experiencing a loneliness that no one knows, but everyone knows it".

[1] The singer also opined that Bogen's guitar line in the song would subsequently be copied on records by other bands, including U2.

The cover photograph was taken by Roger Charity and features Toyah in make-up painted by the artist Caroline Cohen.

The "Brave New World" music video was directed by David Mallet and used a shorter version of the track.

[3] Other parts of the clip were filmed later that day in front of the Battersea Power Station in London, picturing Toyah riding a white horse.