Musically, the song has been described as an illogical choice of a single because of its slow tempo and choppy drumbeat mixed underneath the heavy rhythm guitar. Numan originally intended to release "Remind Me to Smile," which is uptempo.
The song's musical style was deemed unusual for a single because of its slow tempo and fragmented drumming, contrasting with the powerful guitar riffs.  Numan initially planned to release "Remind Me to Smile," a more upbeat track.