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The song's lyrics, written by guitarist , explore the universal theme of the loss of love and the desire for genuine vulnerability.

: Morten Harket delivers a haunting, beautiful vocal that stays largely in a lower, more melancholic register, eschewing his signature high falsetto for a more grounded, mature tone. a_ha_under_the_makeup_lyric

: Produced by Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Erik Ljunggren , the track starts with a sparse piano accompaniment before building into a "boombastic" orchestral finish. Critical Reception The song's lyrics, written by guitarist , explore

: It is often cited as the standout track of the Cast in Steel album. Many fans and reviewers consider it a worthy addition to a-ha’s "singles-rich" legacy, with some even calling it "divine". The song's lyrics