“Its about a person with a self destruct button, not screwed up a self destruct button”
Noel Gallagher on been asked what the song is about
Serving as the third and final single from their fourth studio album, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Released on July 3, 2000, it was written and sung by Noel Gallagher, marking the first time an Oasis single featured him on lead vocals for both the A-side and B-sides ("Carry Us All" and "Full On").
“Not got a clue mate, I didn't write it”
Liam Gallagher on been asked what the song is all about
The track peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, number 5 in Italy, and number 20 in Ireland, reflecting solid commercial performance during a transitional period for the band after the departure of original members Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan.
Musically, it's a mid-tempo ballad with introspective lyrics about personal struggles, addiction, and self-reflection, inspired by Noel's observations of celebrities dealing with substance issues without taking accountability.
The official music video, directed by Nick Egan, complements this theme with moody visuals