The song captures themes of . The lyrics describe a man who feels "like a child all alone at night" the second his partner leaves his sight, highlighting a deep emotional dependency.
The track marked a pivotal shift in Cliff Richard's career. It was his first UK number one recorded without his longtime backing band, .
Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee , to satisfy his American label, Epic Records, which wanted to present him with a more authentic American sound.
In 2018, Richard released a new version of the song accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for his album Rise Up .