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Performed by: Ocean Colour Scene
Written by: Steve Cradock; Simon Fowler; Oscar Harrison; Damon Minchella
Credits: Cradock, Steve (Songwriter); Fowler, Simon (Songwriter); Harrison, Oscar (Songwriter); Minchella, Damon (Songwriter); ISLAND MUSIC LTD (Publisher)
The song was released in 2003 and reached number 40 in the UK Singles Chart. It is taken from their 2003 album North Atlantic Drift and was the third and final single to be released from the album, after "I Just Need Myself" and "Make the Deal". The single lasted three weeks in the top 75 singles chart. After debuting at #40, it charted at #55 and then #75 in its second and third weeks respectively.
Lead singer Simon Fowler said that this song is about staying with the one you love forever.[citation needed]