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, released as a single in February 2021, during their Six60 Saturdays tour. The song was a hit for the band, reaching number one in

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Background and composition

The band first wrote the chords for the song on an old guitar, which only had three remaining strings. The song was produced by Malay, and the song's lyrics were inspired by acceptance.

Release and promotion

The song was debuted live on 16 January 2021 during the band's first performance of the Six60 Saturdays tour of New Zealand, and was released just prior to the final performance of the tour in

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Music video

The song's music video features a number of cameos by New Zealand celebrities, including sportspeople

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, politician

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, and newscasters

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. The video's concept was inspired by the idea of musicians testing their music through car speakers before release, and is an homage to "

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Critical reception

The song was nominated for the 2021

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Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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. *Jacob Dutton – songwriting *Marlon Gerbes – songwriting *

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– production, songwriting *Dave Kutch – mastering engineer *Paul Shelton – songwriting *Six60 – performer

Charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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