The song is used to establish the routine and internal struggle of (played by Oscar Isaac).
Following the episode's premiere on March 30, 2022, the song saw a staggering statistical jump: : It climbed to #2 in the U.S. and #7 globally. The song is used to establish the routine
: The single was a major hit, reaching #2 in the UK and #19 on the US Billboard charts. : The single was a major hit, reaching
: Released in 1968 , it was the title track of Humperdinck's third studio album. : Beyond the surface-level loneliness, the song's mention
: It went viral on Spotify, hitting the Viral Top 50 in multiple countries and gaining over 15 million streams shortly after the show aired.
: Beyond the surface-level loneliness, the song's mention of "moonlight" and a "lost relationship" subtly nods to the influence of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu and Steven/Marc's estranged relationship with Layla. Song History and Performance
: The lyrics, particularly the refrain "Every day I wake up, then I start to break up," perfectly mirror Steven’s disorientation as he wakes up each morning confused by his lost time and the ankle restraints he uses to keep his alternate persona, Marc Spector, from taking over.