[2] The lyrics contrast religious themes such as Christmas and Jesus Christ with Tommy's ignorance of such matters.
is asked about Tommy's condition and adds speculation as to the nature of original sin and eternal salvation.
[4] The song makes repeated use of suspended fourth chords that resolve to triads.
"[5] Rolling Stone's Mac Randall said it was one of several "prime Pete Townshend songs" on the album.
[6] A review in Life by Albert Goldman considered it beautiful and highlighted the song's "croaking chorus".