 The song received negative reviews but reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and went on to become one of the band's biggest hits.It also found success worldwide, reaching number 11 in Ireland, number 37 in New Zealand, and becoming Stereophonics' first song to appear on a US "Billboard" chart.The lyrics for "Have a Nice Day" are based on a cab fare Stereophonics took in San Francisco Bay when they were touring in the United States.