The track is notable for its use of sounds of rain and thunder, first heard before the song's introduction, then throughout the instrumental and chorus sections.
The rhythm charts, strings and horns were arranged by Johnny Allen.
[4] The song's lyrics state that, because of a broken love relationship, the singer wants to go out and stand in the rain so that no one can see him cry.
The song has been sampled by many hip hop artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Jadakiss, Big L, and Lil Wayne.
As of 2022, music data website WhoSampled lists that it has been used in sampling over 90 times.