[1][2] The song was inspired by events in James' personal life, and describe the break-up of a long-term relationship.

James was inspired to write about the feelings of being used at the end of the relationship, and incorporated the imagery of sinners going to church on Sunday mornings.

[5] The song debuted at number 37 in New Zealand in December, returning to the charts for two weeks in February 2020.

[6] The song was certified gold in early March 2020,[7] and platinum in August of the same year.

He praised the lyrics as "candidly honest", the melody as "soothingly sweet", and likened the production to Ed Sheeran and Dean Lewis, noting it was "bolder and brighter" than James' previous works.