Set in an abandoned city, the music video suggests coldness and darkness with its blue hue.

Described as "surprisingly poignant", the melancholic ballad received favourable reviews from contemporary music critics; however, it was criticised for its similarities with Oasis.

"Life Got Cold" was a late addition to Sound of the Underground, completed by Xenomania shortly before the album's release.

[2] Producer Brian Higgins did not take the idea of a Girls Aloud version of the song seriously until he heard the group sing it, because a track working "has always got to be based on an artist's performance, not the music itself.

"[2] The song received attention because of similarities between the guitar riff of "Life Got Cold" and that of the 1995 Oasis hit "Wonderwall".

[6] Girls Aloud later made a cameo appearance in Oasis' 2007 rockumentary Lord Don't Slow Me Down.

Polydor Records had originally chosen "Some Kind of Miracle" to be released, but the plan was dropped after an overwhelming fan response to "Life Got Cold".

The disc's enhanced section features the "Life Got Cold" music video and a photo gallery.

The cassette also featured an exclusive B-side, an original track entitled "Lights, Music, Camera, Action".

"[10] The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number three, behind Blu Cantrell's "Breathe" and Lemar's "Dance (With U)".

Nadine Coyle is seen in front of an abandoned building, while Sarah Harding is next to a car and a phone booth.

The group performed in black-and-white business casual attire, as seen in the music video and on the single's artwork.

Tour, Girls Aloud were positioned at the top of a staircase as they sang the song in colourful, simple evening gowns.