The lyrics follow the singer's thoughts during a road trip to Graceland after the failure of his marriage.

Actress and author Carrie Fisher, Simon's ex-wife, said that the song referred in part to their relationship.

[2] Billboard said that "Remarkable supporting players from his South Africa sessions make Simon's multiple-meaning musings into something subtly exotic.

[4] A cover by Willie Nelson peaked at number 70 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1993.

[5] An acoustic version of the song was included as a track on The Unplugged Collection, Volume One.