With lyrics written by Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker about the deterioration of social skills that comes with a relationship in the context of a breakup, the song was the first that the band worked on for their new record company, Island Records.
The song, with lyrics from Pulp's lead singer Jarvis Cocker discussing the loss of social skills experienced in a relationship leading to a breakup, marked the band's initial work on their new record label, Island Records.