: Powter had a melody stuck in his head for two weeks. He initially feared that pairing it with happy lyrics would make it too "cheesy," so he chose the "bad day" concept to ground it. The Long Road to the Charts

: Today, Powter is sober and lives in Portland, Oregon. He has come to terms with the song's legacy, stating he feels "blessed" by the security it provided his family and proud of its impact. Legacy and Fun Facts

: Powter later described his sudden stardom as a "prison" and a "virus that would not go away". He felt the song's success eclipsed him as an artist, making it difficult for the public to accept any other music from him.

Contrary to its massive production, the song's origins were quite humble: