[4] Band member and producer Merrick (Chris Hughes), normally on drums, played a stirring riff on an open-tuned acoustic guitar throughout the song.

It featured Adam Ant in a male Cinderella role, complete with moustached drag queen evil step-sisters.

His Fairy Godmother, portrayed by Diana Dors,[5] suddenly appears with five shirtless men dancing the "Prince Charming".

Choreographer Stephanie Coleman explained that each hand movement in the Prince Charming dance had a meaning (in order: Pride, Courage, Humour, Flair) each representing an element of Adam Ant's personality.

Adam Ant responded to claims of plagiarism by citing that the tune was of Aboriginal Australian origin, saying, "'War Canoe' is a traditional song but I'd never heard Rolf's version.