War of Nerves recorded for the group's 1997 debut album, "All Saints". The group wrote the song as a response to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. In an interview for "The Irish Times", group member Shaznay Lewis reflected, "I never really thought about things like my own death until it happened to Diana. And the song definitely did help me face those feelings." Group member Natalie Appleton named it her favourite song on the album in the Appleton autobiography saying, "the emotions are powerful and it gives me chills." Sarah Davis of "Dotmusic" gave "War of Nerves" four out of five
Shaznay Lewis which peaked at no. 56 in the United Kingdom. Lewis has also appeared in several films. In "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002) she played Mel. She also played a role in "Hideous Man" (2002). On 14 November 2004 Shaznay was involved in the Band Aid 20 re-recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas". On 24 January 2006, it was announced that All Saints had reformed with a new recording contract and would release a new album, "Studio 1" on 13 November 2006. She performed with All Saints on live television for the first time since reforming on the British light