: The song addresses the pressure to "be strong" and the realization that it is okay to be defeated by circumstances you cannot change.
: Bayley wrote the song about a close friend who passed away; June was the month of that friend's birthday. Heat Waves (Shakur Ahmad Remix)
: It was featured on the Dreamland (Real Life Edition) album. : The song addresses the pressure to "be
The is a celebrated reinterpretation of the global hit by Glass Animals , originating from a 2020 fan remix competition hosted by the band. Produced by Shakur Ahmad—who was 19 at the time—it won the contest and was officially released alongside remixes by high-profile artists like Diplo. Musical Direction and Production The is a celebrated reinterpretation of the global
The Shakur Ahmad remix has garnered over across various platforms and is frequently included in "Best of" discussions among the Glass Animals community.
Ahmad’s version is often praised by listeners for having a "cleaner" and more balanced mix than the original.
: Winning the competition served as a significant milestone for Shakur Ahmad, who is a trained producer from the Icon Collective in Los Angeles.