Martin created a piano loop and wrote the chorus lyrics.

Jamelia said the song is "about a relationship where someone doesn't speak about having a problem and you can see that they're upset but they're just not talking".

[1] "See It in a Boy's Eyes" was released on 12 July 2004 in the United Kingdom under two CD single formats.

[2][3] The first CD contains "Taxi" from Thank You and the second CD contains the acoustic version of "Thank You" from Jo Whiley's Live Lounge, an acoustic cover of "Numb" by "Linkin Park", and the enhanced music video.

[4][5] The song debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart on 24 July 2004.