It was released as a single in 2005, in order to promote their second greatest hits compilation, Ultimate Collection.

The song was one of two newly recorded tracks included on Eurythmics' second greatest hits package Ultimate Collection, and the only one of the two released as a single (the other newly recorded track being the song "Was It Just Another Love Affair?").

Lennox also reprised her "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" image by performing the song in a man's suit (her hair was not shaved and colored orange, however).

"I've Got a Life" returned Eurythmics to the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart for the twenty-fourth time, peaking at number 14.

The song was released as a digital download in the United States, although dance remixes were issued on vinyl to nightclub DJs.