Re-mixes were released in the US on 25 November 2008[2] and a 1-track digital single in New Zealand on 9 February 2009 through Spinnin Records.

[6] In a review of the album We Are Born, Bradley Stern of MuuMuse said "Bubblier up-tempos, such as 'Buttons' ... demonstrated Sia's ability to go beyond the realm of the ballad.

In it, Sia physically distorts her face, adopts grotesque expressions, and attaches objects to her head.

[13] The single "Buttons" and the album Some People Have Real Problems both debuted on their respective ARIA charts on the week commencing 6 April 2009.

This was a result of a combination of Sia completing her first Australian tour, coupled with television and other appearances (including a gig in Sydney's iTunes store).