It was the first single from the band's fourth studio album, Mirror Moves (1984).

As a single it reached the top 30 of the charts in the United Kingdom and peaked at number 41 in New Zealand.

[2] British filmmaker Tim Pope directed the song's official music video.

[3] AllMusic critic Bill Janovitz called it a "gorgeous pop song", and praised Richard Butler for being "remarkably expressive in his phrasing and in his extraordinary voice".

[4] Janovitz credited producer Keith Forsey for striking a balance of pop music and punk rock influences on the track.