Produced by Peden, the song was released as Young's fourth single and 2002's official Children in Need single on 18 November 2002 along with the track "Don't Let Me Down".

"You and I," written by Ed Johnson, Henry Johnson and Mike Peden and produced latter,[1] is a ballad that talks about "being completely mad in love with someone.

"[2] With "You and I" selected as Young's first single of original material, he cited the song as a turning point in his career.

[2] A music video for "You and I" was directed by Tim Royes and filmed while Young was on the Pop Idol Tour with his fellow Pop Idol contestants.

[3] English model and actress Agyness Deyn appears in the clip.