[5] DC Talk member Toby McKeehan, co-writer of the song, said that the lyrics simply describe the way relationships work.

[6] McKeehan later elaborated in an interview that the song came from his relationship with fellow band members Michael Tait and Kevin Max.

[7] In contrast to many of the DC Talk's other singles, the Christian message – the importance of forgiveness and confession – is heavily implied, although it is not blatantly stated in terms of any specific religion.

Near the end, he runs into the laundromat where DC Talk are singing and deposits the box in a trash can before leaving.

[14] While the video was popular, however, the band found it more and more difficult to get airplay on MTV for what they perceived as a bias against the Christian music scene.

Due to its wide appeal, however, the song was extensively played on many non-Christian stations, leading the single to become a major crossover hit.

Phil Quartararo, then-CEO of Virgin Records said the song was "identified early in the game as a very radio-friendly cut.

"[6] In addition to "Jesus Freak" and "Colored People", this song was considered instrumental in breaking DC Talk into the mainstream.

Billboard magazine gave the single an extremely positive review and noted that the song and band were helping to shatter the myth that "Christian pop has to be heavy-handed or steeping power-ballad syrup".

[11] Michael Mehle of the Rocky Mountain News positively noted that the song possessed "Seal-like R&B" qualities.

[22] Various versions have appeared on several DC Talk official releases, including the band's greatest hits album Intermission.