The song was first released on 1 August 2005 and reached number 39 in the UK Singles Chart.

The song contains three narratives: a racetrack loser, a devastated mourner, and a possessive consumer.

Lead singer Matthew Greener explained, "They are all pictures of desperation.

"[citation needed] The song features on the soundtrack of the video game FIFA 07.

An instrumental version is the main theme tune to the BAFTA Award-winning sitcom The Inbetweeners and features in the end credits of the series' film adaptation and its sequel.