Before the release of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), the track was known primarily as a piece of background music from the Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) in-game radio station, .
It was perceived as an upbeat, synth-pop "banger" ideal for cruising through Night City or riding Jackie’s bike. "I really want to stay at your house" BEFORE vs...
It was functionally incidental, occasionally appearing in scripted moments like entering Fingers' clinic, but it lacked a deep emotional anchor for the player. The "After": A Trigger for Emotional Trauma Before the release of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
The shift in perception for the song by Rosa Walton and Hallie Coggins is a definitive example of how contextual storytelling can fundamentally re-characterize a piece of art. The "Before": A Catchy Night City Backdrop The "After": A Trigger for Emotional Trauma The
Listeners generally interpreted the lyrics as a standard pop exploration of a toxic or on-again, off-again relationship.
Post- Edgerunners , the song became the emotional centerpiece of the series, forever linked to the tragic romance between and Lucy .