
James McMahon of NME described the song's rhythm as being "akin to Lodger-era Bowie." Critical reception "Something Is Not Right with Me" was described by lead singer Nathan Willett as an upbeat track that's about a person losing touch with the revolving world and its constant changes from people to technology. A music video for the single was directed by Sophie Muller that features the band in an abandoned warehouse space. It peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and was voted number 38 in the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2008, their third song to appear on that chart since 2007's " Hang Me Up to Dry" and "Hospital Beds". "Something Is Not Right with Me" received a mixed response from critics.

Lyrically, it describes a person facing a dilemma about living in a world that's constantly changing. It was given an official release on Septemon iTunes. The song was released online on July 2008 by the band on their Myspace page. It serves as the fourth track and debut single off their second album Loyalty to Loyalty (2008). " Something Is Not Right with Me" is a song by American indie rock band Cold War Kids. "Something Is Not Right with Me" on YouTube 2008 single by Cold War Kids "Something Is Not Right with Me"
