The song was released as a digital download on 8 January 2021 by Black Crow as the sixth single from his twelfth studio album, Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted.
The pair decided Ed would create a 'poppier, punchier single mix of the song - something probably more viable for commercial radio.
"[2] In a statement, Passenger said, "Ed was really excited about the song when I played it to him and suggested that he produce a version that could potentially work as a radio single.
It's not every day you have that kind of offer from a pop genius, and I'm so delighted with what he and Joe have come up with.
"[4] The Independent criticized the song's lyrics for "primary school platitudes" such as "up and down like a yo-yo".