In a video message upon release, Roach said the inspiration for the song is similar to that of "a place of fire" saying "that we all come from one place".

[1] At the 2022 ARIA Music Awards, the song won the ARIA Award for Best Independent Release.

[2][3] Jessica Mauboy, Budjerah and Thelma Plum performed the song as a tribute to Archie Roach at the ceremony.

[5] Greta Brereton from NME said "It's a sparse, yet incredibly moving story of Country and connection, and passing cultures on to future generations.

Backed by gentle acoustic guitar, the 66-year-old Gunditjmara and Bundjalung artist lets his warm voice carry the beautiful lyrics, a testament to his status as a music icon.