The track was released in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2013 as the second single from the band's second studio album, Arc (2013).

[2] The track received its first play on 8 November 2012, having been selected as BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World.

In an interview, band members described the song as being similar to those on their debut album, Man Alive.

Higgs also spoke about the meaning of the song, noting, "It’s about turbulent relationships and feeling alone even if you are with somebody.

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Arc, RCA Records, UMP.