[1] The song premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show as his "Hottest Record in the World" on 13 July 2009 and is the first single taken from the band's deluxe, re-released version of their self-titled debut album Friendly Fires, released 31 August 2009.

On the deluxe, re-released edition of the self-titled album, Friendly Fires, a live performance was released, along with the music video.

The accompanying video premiered on Channel 4 on 23 July 2009, was shot in Ibiza, and directed by Chris Cottam.

Most recently, the song was featured on an episode of Melrose Place on 20 October 2009, in the United States.

"Kiss of Life" has had more exposure to the public than their previous singles, making it one of Friendly Fires' more popular releases.