The song famously references Bob Dylan’s album Blood on the Tracks , a nod from Jason Reeves to his favorite songwriter.
The members—, Justin Kawika Young , Jason Reeves , and Nelly Joy —trade verses about a relationship that fell apart through small, avoidable mistakes. By removing the drums and driving studio production, the acoustic arrangement emphasizes the "plaintive" and "crisp" nature of their harmonies. The Story Behind the Song
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