"[2] The song is written in a 6/8 time signature and features orchestral arrangements by John D'earth, with the Kronos Quartet on strings.
[2] One interpretation of the song is a theme of Dave Matthews' fear of asking his wife for marriage, as well as the life of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus in his final days.
[2] In concert, especially at acoustic shows, Matthews has been known to interpolate Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" towards the end of the song as the crowd sings along.
Late saxophonist LeRoi Moore plays the melody of the song on the album version.
During live performances of the song, the band plays an outro not featured on the studio version.