Lead singer Bernard Fanning said this impression was inaccurate, describing the song as being "not very up-tempo" compared to the rest of the album.

[3] As well as the band's usual line-up, "The Day You Come" featured backing vocals from Brisbane trio Tiddas.

[5][full citation needed] "The Day You Come" also featured Nick DiDia for the first time, who would go on to be a long term producer for the band.

"The Day You Come" was the first Powderfinger song to contain notable political references, although the band denied attempting to "preach" through their music.

[10] In May 2001, APRA, as part of its 75th Anniversary celebrations, named "The Day You Come" as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time.