The song chronicles Fender's life at 17 when his mother, Shirley was afflicted with
fibromyalgia and depressed because she could no longer work after 40 years of service as a nurse. She had become the owner of her apartment at 19 and had never missed a workday. Nevertheless, the
Department for Work and Pensions began harassing her with letters and treating her unjustly. Fender was trying to help his mother financially but could not due to his young age. Fender recalled: "That's when my rose-tinted glasses fell off." He told
Rolling Stone that it is "a letter to [his] 17 year old self", explaining: "17 is when all the challenges begin: you're not a baby, but you're definitely not an adult, I'm not even sure it'll happen at all for you, but growing up is for fools and the near dead, so stop being so serious all the time". On 7 July 2021, Fender shared the song and announced it would be the title song from his forthcoming album. In late 2021, an acoustic version of the track, featuring
Holly Humberstone, was released. ==Critical reception==