It achieved success in many countries, including Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, and Spain, where it was a top ten hit.

Moby has stated that the theme of the song is about the rise of global intolerance and fundamentalism.

According to Moby, it was based on the "ah" sound that commonly appears in the names of God in many languages.

[5] The female vocal solo in the bridge is performed by singer Shayna Steele.

In 2005, the song was used in an Italian commercial for Vodafone;[6] and on ITV in the United Kingdom, for the theme of their Formula One coverage from 2006 to 2008.