Suffa spoke about the Restrung album’s second single with Triple J, the same radio station who premiered the track, stating:
[“1955” is] about living in a small town, a place where things don’t change too much… sometimes living in a small town is like living in a different era. I actually love small town life, obviously it has its drawbacks, but I really enjoy the simplicity and being part of a community.
The track features guest vocalist Montaigne, and renowned beatboxer Tom Thumb. The Briggs featuring music video was premiered on Facebook (it also features a cameo by the tracks producer, who stated the video began and ended [his] glorious acting career).
