[1] However, while the band was in Finland, lead vocalist Caleb Shomo began spiraling into a depression again and found himself struggling with his mental health.
[2] In the most desperate of moments, the concept for Disease came to him; the importance of acknowledging the black dog and confronting it head-on.
Two months later, Shomo wrote the title track and began recording the song at BlackBird Studio in Franklin, Tennessee.
Bassist Oshie Bichar and former rhythm guitarist Kamron Bradbury provided additional production on the track.
[2] Paul Brown of Wall of Sound stated, "This one shows more of the band's melodic side, but despite the easy-going chords playing along under Shomo's voice, you will no doubt find yourself bouncing along and singing at the top of your lungs during the climax.