Despite the apparent sugar-coated style of the song, Sinfield later claimed it was a subtle attack on Margaret Thatcher and her government's policy at the time. "The Land of Make Believe" became a big hit across Europe in early 1982, topping the charts in Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland as well as the UK. The song was later covered by pop band allSTARS* for a 2002 single release.
Despite its seemingly lighthearted nature, Sinfield later asserted that it was a veiled critique of Margaret Thatcher and her government's policies at the time. "The Land of Make Believe" achieved significant success across Europe in early 1982, topping charts in countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK. The song was subsequently covered by pop group allSTARS* for a single release in 2002.