[1] In the liner notes for 1992's First Harvest 1984–92, band member Ricky Echollette had this to say about the song: One day we were given the sketch for a theatre play, for which we were supposed to write the soundtrack.

It's the story of a man, who at night convinces lonely passers-by on Brooklyn Bridge to commit suicide.

He offers them as human sacrifices for his lover, who, years ago - because of him - committed suicide at the same location.

It was described as "the secret highlight" of the album Afternoons in Utopia, "with a wonderful chorus and an inspiring, just epic enough atmosphere.

"[5] A third reviewer writes that it "reside(s) in the upper echelon of early-'80s synth pop" alongside fellow album track and subsequent single "Red Rose".