 In a webisode detailing the recording process of the album, Stefani stated that she was inspired by ballads such as Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and Billy Idol's "Eyes Without a Face", as she wanted a "nice ballad" on the record.It was one of the last songs recorded for the album, with Stefani citing it as one of her favorite songs on "The Sweet Escape", because it "brings pleasure to [her] ears.